Find the Clock!
Here's What To Do
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Walk around your house together and look for clocks. Say, "Let’s find a clock! Where do you see one?”
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When you find a clock, point to it and say, "Look, here’s a clock! This one has numbers and hands that move."
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If you have more than one type of clock, point out the differences: "This clock has hands, but the one on my phone shows numbers that light up!"
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If your child is interested, show them the time on the clock. Say, "Right now, it says 3 o’clock! That’s when we play outside."
Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- Take a deep breath and count to ten.
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Engage:
- "Can you show me where the clock is? What do you think it does?"
- "What sounds do clocks make? Can you make a tick-tock sound with me?"
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Encourage:
- "You found that clock all by yourself! Great job looking!"
- “Haven’t found a clock in the living room? Let’s go look in the bedroom and see what we can find there.”
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Reflect:
- “How did you like looking for clocks?”
Not quite ready?
Focus on digital clocks first.
Ready for more?
Invite your child to find other clocks and share how they are used.
As your child masters this skill...
They will be able to identify what different kinds of clocks look like, and the ways they tell time.