Clock Walk
Here's What To Do
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Walk around your home together and point out different clocks: "Let’s see how many clocks we can find! Look, there’s one on the wall!"
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Identify each clock and say its name: "This is a digital clock. See how the numbers light up? And this is a clock with hands—it’s called an analog clock."
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Ask your child to notice differences: "The digital clock has numbers, but the wall clock has hands that move. What do you see?"
4
Together draw a digital clock or wall clock, whichever your child prefers.
Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- Look at your child and smile. Count backwards from 5.
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Engage:
- "Where in the house do you think we can find clocks?"
- "Can you think of a place where we see a clock outside of the house?"
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Encourage:
- "I like how you noticed the numbers on the digital clock."
- "It’s okay if it takes a little time to figure out the difference. You’re learning so much!"
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Reflect:
- “Can you think of someone we visit who has a lot of clocks in their house?"
Not quite ready?
Focus on finding digital clocks first.
Ready for more?
Invite your child to think of other places they might find clocks.
As your child masters this skill...
They will be able to identify digital and wall clocks in various places.