Time - O'clock and half past - Worksheet

The worksheet is designed to help children revisit the concept of telling time, specifically focusing on 'o'clock' and 'half past' times. Initially, the children are encouraged to utilise individual clocks with movable hands to create and read various times, reinforcing their Year 1 learning objectives. The task requires them to select the correct time from a set of given options. This hands-on approach aids in solidifying their understanding of the basic positions of the hour hand at these specific times. In addition to choosing the right time, children are also tasked with reading the time displayed on the clock and writing it down accurately, further enhancing their fluency and precision in time-telling.

The worksheet includes exercises where children must calculate what the time will be after a certain number of half-hour increments, as well as determining what the time was a specific number of half-hours ago. These activities not only test their knowledge of clock reading but also introduce basic time calculation skills. In the reasoning and problem-solving section, children face a scenario where the minute hand has fallen off the clocks, and they must deduce whether the time shown is 'o'clock' or 'half past' using the position of the hour hand. This challenges them to apply their understanding of time in a problem-solving context, enhancing their analytical skills. The worksheet provides a comprehensive approach to learning time, combining recognition, writing, calculation, and reasoning to build a robust foundation in time-telling for young learners.