Reading the time: quarter past

Telling-the-time worksheet created by a primary school teacher to help your Year 2 child read quarter past the hour.

At what age should a child be able to tell the time?

By age 7, according to the English National Curriculum, children should be able to tell the time to the nearest five minutes on an analogue clock. 

This includes understanding o'clock, half past, quarter past, and quarter to. 

By age 9, they should be proficient in reading both analogue and digital clocks, including 24-hour time.

How can you help your child learn how to tell the time?

• Use a real clock
  Practise with an analogue clock at home by moving the hands to show different times. 
   
• Make it fun
  Incorporate time-telling into daily activities, like asking your child to check the clock when it’s time for meals or bed. You can also use time-telling games, apps, or worksheets that turn learning into a playful experience.
   
• Relate to real-life
  Help your child connect time to daily routines, like "We'll leave for school at 8 o'clock" or "You can play for 10 more minutes until it's 5 pm." This makes time-telling more relevant and easier to grasp.

For more help with telling the time, check out our hub page.