Help your Year 1 child understand how an analogue clock works by building one of their own.

Build O'Clock combines making and maths in a hands-on Clock Bot activity. Your child builds a clock face with movable hands, explores why the numbers sit in a circle and uses the finished clock to show o'clock, half past and quarter past times. Moving the hands makes the passage of time much easier to see and discuss.

Simple to set up and easy to adapt, you'll receive a parent-friendly guide with clear instructions, practical learning tips and ideas to extend the play as your child's confidence grows, alongside printable Clock Bot resources. Build the clock together, then connect different times to familiar parts of your child's day and gradually introduce more time language.

Skills Explored

• Recognising the structure of an analogue clock
• Understanding o'clock, half past and quarter past as positions on the clock face

You'll Need

• Card, paper or a paper plate
• Pens or pencils and scissors
• Split pin or paper fastener
• Printable Clock Bot resources

Digital Download

This is an instant digital download. No physical product will be posted. Once your purchase is complete, you'll receive immediate access to your files, ready to print and enjoy at home.

These resources are for personal use only and are designed to support learning within your own family or household. They may not be copied, shared, altered or resold.

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