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Time Telling Fun: Draw the Clock Hands! (3-5 Years)

This clock-hands activity teaches children ages 3-5 the very first steps of telling time by having them draw the hour and minute hands onto a blank clock face to match a given time. Because young children at this age typically focus on hour-level time recognition, the worksheet builds foundational awareness of how a clock's two hands work together before introducing the more complex idea of minutes. Repeated practice drawing hands in the correct position and length also reinforces fine motor control alongside the time concept.

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Month 10: Learning & Development | Ages 6-7

This is page 11 of the pack. Ages 6-7 · Grade 1Ages 6-7 · Year 2Ages 6-7 · Class 1Ages 6-7

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About this worksheet

Topic:
Telling Time
Skill:
Telling Time (Time): Read and draw clock hands to tell time.
Pack:
Page 11 of 30 in Month 10: Learning & Development | Ages 6-7.

How to use this worksheet

Look at the time written in the box next to each blank clock face and read it aloud together, such as '3 o'clock.' Point out where the short hour hand should point and where the long minute hand should point for that time. Have your child draw both hands carefully onto the clock face, checking the length so the hour hand is noticeably shorter than the minute hand. Repeat for each clock on the page, comparing the finished drawings to a real clock if one is available.

Materials needed

  • Pencil
  • Crayons

Extension activities

  • Practice telling time using a real analog clock at home, matching hands to hours you call out.
  • Create flashcards with different times for your child to practice reading and drawing.
  • Set an alarm or timer for a fun activity and check the clock together when it goes off.
  • Make a paper plate clock with movable hands for extra hands-on practice.
  • Talk through your family's daily schedule using clock times, like breakfast or bedtime.
Hemsweta Jain (Teacher Cheena), founder of RaisoActive

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Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena

MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai

Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.

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