Schedule: Telling Time to the Half Hour

Today we'll work on telling time to the half hour together. Sit close and use your finger to point to each problem. If your child gets stuck, count out loud together using fingers or small objects. Always praise the effort, not just the right answer. Five minutes of warm practice beats twenty minutes of pressure.

• pencil
• paper
• scratch paper

Count to ten together. Then ask your child to find 8 of one thing in the room.

1. 1

   The hour hand is between 1 and 2, the minute hand is on 6. What time is it?

   Parent tip: Do this one together. Point, count, or trace as needed.
2. 2

   The hour hand is between 2 and 3, the minute hand is on 6. What time is it?

   Parent tip: Do this one together. Point, count, or trace as needed.

1. 1

   The hour hand is between 3 and 4, the minute hand is on 6. What time is it?
2. 2

   The hour hand is between 4 and 5, the minute hand is on 6. What time is it?
3. 3

   The hour hand is between 5 and 6, the minute hand is on 6. What time is it?
4. 4

   The hour hand is between 6 and 7, the minute hand is on 6. What time is it?
5. 5

   The hour hand is between 7 and 8, the minute hand is on 6. What time is it?
6. 6

   The hour hand is between 8 and 9, the minute hand is on 6. What time is it?
7. 7

   The hour hand is between 9 and 10, the minute hand is on 6. What time is it?
8. 8

   The hour hand is between 10 and 11, the minute hand is on 6. What time is it?

Which problem made you think the hardest today? Why?