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Important update from TheSchoolRun

For the past 13 years, TheSchoolRun has been run by a small team of mums working from home, dedicated to providing quality educational resources to primary school parents. Unfortunately, rising supplier costs and falling revenue have made it impossible for us to continue operating, and we’ve had to make the difficult decision to close. The good news: We’ve arranged for another educational provider to take over many of our resources. These will be hosted on a new portal, where the content will be updated and expanded to support your child’s learning.

What this means for subscribers:

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  • As a thank you for your support, we’ll also be sending you 16 primary school eBooks (worth £108.84) to download and keep.

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Reading the time: quarter past

Reading the time: quarter past worksheet
Telling-the-time worksheet created by a primary school teacher to help your Year 2 child read quarter past the hour.
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Keystage:  KS1, Year 2

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.