Let's learn how to read a clock! A clock face has 12 numbers arranged in a circle. There are three hands that move at different speeds. The hour hand is short and thick, the minute hand is longer, and the second hand is the thinnest. Watch how they move - the second hand moves fastest, the minute hand moves slower, and the hour hand moves very slowly.
Now let's focus on reading hours. The hour hand is the short, thick hand that tells us what hour it is. When the hour hand points directly at a number, that's the hour. For example, when it points to 3, the time is 3 o'clock. Let's see different hour positions.
Now let's learn about reading minutes. The minute hand is the longer hand. Each number on the clock represents 5 minutes. When the minute hand points to 12, it's 0 minutes. When it points to 3, it's 15 minutes past the hour. At 6, it's 30 minutes, and at 9, it's 45 minutes past the hour.
Now let's put it all together! To read the complete time, first look at the hour hand to find the hour, then look at the minute hand to find the minutes. Remember, when the minute hand moves, the hour hand also moves slightly between numbers. Let's practice with different times.
Let's practice with different clock times! Start with easy ones like exactly on the hour, then try quarter hours and half hours. The tricky ones are when the hour hand is very close to the next number, like 11:55. Remember to always check both hands carefully and take your time reading the clock.