Blank Clocks
What is the resource?
This PDF offers blank clock faces (analogue style). Ideal for learners across primary levels with varied time-telling tasks.
Why is telling time important?
Kids don't live in a 'digital only' world – this vital skill still impacts daily life:
- Planning routines: Getting ready for school, or meeting friends has 'before the big hand gets to X' meaning.
- Following schedules: Reading bus departure times, or knowing an event lasts 2 hours needs clock fluency.
- Analogue devices exist: Classic watches, cooking timers, and even some gauges use hour & minute hand layout.
- Builds number sense: Time uses base 60, adding in '5 past, 20 to' etc. Strengthens mental calculation ability.
Why is this resource helpful?
Clocks can be complex – this 'clean' version lets teachers focus on one skill at a time:
- Early learners: Just learning the placement of our hand with main marks - reduces overload to start with.
- Adding minutes: Show intervals without assuming an understanding of the 'hour' changes at the same time.
- Duration/elapsed time: Two clocks side-by-side let kids focus on change – great for problem-solving.
- Printable PDF: Allows hands-on activities (cut out the arrows!), plus use across groups at varied skills.
This makes time feel less mysterious. Kids manipulate it directly & discover patterns faster – this builds real confidence for real-world application.
Also, have a look at our wide range of worksheets that are specifically curated to help your students practice their skills related to time-telling. These teaching resources and worksheets are in PDF format and can be downloaded easily.
