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Clock Time

A big, clear clock face. Pupils read the time and pick it in words (half past 3) or digital (3:30), or find the clock that matches a time. Start with o’clock, then add half past, then quarter past and quarter to. After a try that isn’t right, the game explains where the hands are pointing.

For KS2–KS4+. About 6 minutes. Number & thinking. Low sensory, works without sound.

What pupils practise

• Tell the hour hand from the minute hand
• Read o’clock, half past, quarter past and quarter to
• Match analogue clocks to digital times
• Use time words in everyday routines

Tips for teachers

• Start with o’clock only until pupils always look at the long hand first.
• Link times to the school day: “we have lunch at half past 12”.
• Use a real clock with moving hands alongside the game.
• Turn on the minute numbers when you move on to quarter past and quarter to.

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