Telling Time Introduction Lesson

• Mathematics
• 1st,2nd Grade

Let's learn to tell time!

What is this a picture of on this screen?

These numbers are going to help us learn how to tell time.

The first thing we need to do before we talk about time is to learn to count to 12.

So right now, let's practice counting to 12 together

Let's practice counting to 12.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ,6, 7 

8,  9, 10,  11,  12

The Parts of A Clock

The big circle part of the clock is called the face. Can you guys say that with me. 

Will point at face so kids can see it.

how many hands do you see on the face of the clock? 

Will point at each hand so children can recognize them.

Are they the same size or different? 

I will point to each of the hands so the kids can see the difference.

Review Parts of the clock

What are the names of the parts on this clock?

names of Different kinds of clocks

                                                                    

                                                                       

                                                                               

Analog (circle clock).           Digital clock                    Alarm clock

Review

What is the name of the clock pictured above?

Review on names of clocks

What is the name of this kind of clock?

I am going to pass out this sheet and I want you guys to label the clock.