Grade 1
  1. Numbers and Counting  1.1. Counting to 10  1.2. Counting to 20  1.3. Counting to 50  1.4. Counting to 100  1.5. Writing Numbers 1 to 10  1.6. Writing Numbers 1 to 20  1.7. Writing Numbers 1 to 50  1.8. Writing Numbers 1 to 100  1.9. Reading Numbers 1 to 10  1.10. Reading Numbers 1 to 20  1.11. Reading Numbers 1 to 50  1.12. Reading Numbers 1 to 100  1.13. Comparing Numbers  1.14. Ordering Numbers  1.15. Odd and Even Numbers  1.16. Number Patterns  1.17. Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s  1.18. Understanding Zero
  2. Basic Addition and Subtraction  2.1. Understanding Addition  2.2. Addition Facts within 10  2.3. Addition Facts within 20  2.4. Adding Zero  2.5. Adding One More  2.6. Adding Two More  2.7. Adding Three More  2.8. Adding Using Pictures  2.9. Addition Word Problems  2.10. Understanding Subtraction  2.11. Subtraction Facts within 10  2.12. Subtraction Facts within 20  2.13. Subtracting Zero  2.14. Subtracting One  2.15. Subtracting Two  2.16. Subtraction Using Pictures  2.17. Subtraction Word Problems  2.18. Introduction to Doubles Facts  2.19. Introduction to Making 10
  3. Place Value and Number Sense  3.1. Understanding Tens and Ones  3.2. Counting by Tens  3.3. Place Value within 20  3.4. Place Value within 50  3.5. Place Value within 100  3.6. Reading and Writing Two-Digit Numbers  3.7. Comparing Two-Digit Numbers  3.8. Decomposing Numbers
  4. Measurement  4.1. Length  4.1.1. Comparing Lengths  4.1.2. Measuring with Non-Standard Units  4.1.3. Using Standard Units (Inches and Centimeters) in Length  4.2. Weight  4.2.1. Comparing Weights  4.2.2. Heavy and Light Objects  4.2.3. Introduction to Grams and Pounds  4.3. Capacity  4.3.1. Comparing Capacity  4.3.2. Full and Empty  4.3.3. Introduction to Liters and Milliliters  4.4. Time  4.4.1. Telling Time to the Hour  4.4.2. Telling Time to the Half Hour  4.4.3. Days of the Week  4.4.4. Months of the Year  4.4.5. Understanding Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow  4.5. Money  4.5.1. Recognizing Coins  4.5.2. Counting Coins  4.5.3. Introduction to Dollar and Cents Symbols  4.5.4. Simple Addition and Subtraction with Money
  5. Geometry  5.1. 2D Shapes  5.1.1. Recognizing 2D Shapes  5.1.2. Drawing 2D Shapes  5.1.3. Naming 2D Shapes  5.1.4. Properties of 2D Shapes  5.1.5. Sorting 2D Shapes  5.1.6. Composing Simple Shapes  5.2. 3D Shapes  5.2.1. Recognizing 3D Shapes  5.2.2. Naming 3D Shapes  5.2.3. Properties of 3D Shapes  5.2.4. Sorting 3D Shapes  5.3. Position and Direction  5.3.1. Left and Right  5.3.2. Above and Below  5.3.3. Inside and Outside  5.3.4. Near and Far  5.3.5. In Front and Behind
  6. Patterns and Sorting  6.1. Recognizing Patterns  6.2. Extending Patterns  6.3. Creating Patterns  6.4. Sorting by Color  6.5. Sorting by Shape  6.6. Sorting by Size
  7. Data and Graphing  7.1. Introduction to Data  7.2. Collecting Data  7.3. Tally Marks  7.4. Bar Graphs  7.5. Picture Graphs  7.6. Interpreting Simple Graphs
  8. Fractions  8.1. Understanding Halves  8.2. Understanding Fourths  8.3. Dividing Shapes into Equal Parts  8.4. Identifying Equal and Unequal Parts

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Telling Time to the Hour


Learning to tell time is a very important skill. For young children studying in Class 1, learning to tell time begins with recognizing the hour. It sounds simple, but it is an important part of everyday life. Knowing the time helps us reach school on time, know when to have lunch, and understand schedules. Let's find out what telling time by the hour means and how we can teach it to young children.

Introduction to watches

Watches are devices that tell us time. There are many types of watches, such as digital watches and analog watches. Digital watches show the time with numbers. They look something like this:

12:00

Analog clocks have two hands that move in a circle. The shorter hand is the hour hand, and the longer hand is the minute hand.

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Parts of a clock

  • Hour hand: The small hand that shows the hour.
  • Minute hand: The long needle that indicates the minutes.
  • Clock Face: Background with numbers from 1 to 12.

In teaching telling time by the hour, attention is paid to the position of the hour hand.

Reading time per hour

When we tell time by the hour, the minute hand always points to the number 12. This is because zero minutes have passed since the last hour began. Now, let's look at an example.

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In this clock, the hour hand is at 9 and the minute hand is at 12. This means the time is 9:00.

Practice with watches

Let's try some practice problems in which we identify time.

1. When the hour hand points to 3 and the minute hand points to 12, what time is it?

The answer is 3:00.

2. When the hour hand points to 7 and the minute hand points to 12, what time is it?

The answer is 7:00.

Learning by doing

The best way to learn to tell time is to practice and use a variety of practical materials.

Uses of paper plate clock

You can make a simple clock out of a paper plate and some paper strips that serve as the clock hands. This allows children to physically move the hour hand to different numbers and see what time it represents.

  1. Take a paper plate.
  2. Write the numbers 1 to 12 in their correct place on the edge.
  3. Cut two strips of paper; one short and one long.
  4. Join them in the center with a split pin.

Customized games

Games such as "What time is it, Mr. Wolf?" can be adapted to help children practice. The "wolf" can tell the time, and children must move their clock hands according to that time.

Connecting time to daily life

Making connections between reading time and daily activities helps children understand its importance. Discuss common events that happen at specific hours. For example, school usually starts at 8:00 a.m. and lunch might be at 12:00 p.m.

Asking children "What time do we have breakfast?" or "What time does your favorite TV show start?" are simple questions to practice.

Conclusion

Learning to tell time by the hour is a fundamental skill in math for children. It helps them organize their day and understand the concept of time passing. By using clocks, real-life connections, and practice, children can become comfortable with this skill. Practice makes perfect, and soon telling time can become an easy and fun activity.


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