Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+

Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+

£26.25
£26.25
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Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
  • Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+
Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+

Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock: Analog Teaching Clock for Ages 5+

£26.25
£26.25

This is an analog teaching clock from Learning Resources, designed to help children ages 5 and up learn to tell time. Its hidden gear mechanism automatically advances the hour hand as the minute hand is moved, maintaining correct hour and minute relationships. The minute hand can be adjusted in 1-minute increments, and the clock includes a removable stand and activity guide. Color-coded hour and minute markings make reading easier, and the durable plastic construction is built for classroom or home use.

How Does the Hidden Gear Mechanism Work?

The clock uses a Judy Clock style mechanism: inside, gears connect the minute and hour hands. When you turn the minute hand manually, the gears drive the hour hand to move proportionally. This means every time you move the minute hand through a full hour, the hour hand advances exactly to the next hour marker. This automatic relationship helps kids see how minutes and hours are connected, reinforcing the concept without needing to adjust two separate hands.

Key Specifications

Brand Learning Resources
Model Big Time Student Clock
Type Analog teaching clock
Material Plastic
Age Range 5+ years
Features Hidden gear mechanism, color-coded hour/minute, 12-hour format, movable minute hand (1-minute increments), removable stand, activity guide

What's in the Box?

  • 1 Big Time Student Clock
  • 1 Removable stand
  • 1 Activity guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the color-coding help?
The hour and minute markings are color-coded to help children distinguish between hours and minutes at a glance. This visual cue supports faster recognition.

Q: Can the minute hand be moved in small steps?
Yes, the minute hand can be moved in 1-minute increments, allowing you to set any specific time and practice counting by fives or ones.

Q: Is this clock suitable for classroom use?
The durable plastic construction and easy-to-read face make it ideal for classrooms. The removable stand lets it sit on a desk or table, and the activity guide offers teaching ideas.

Q: What age group is this for?
It is designed for ages 5 and up, making it a great tool for early learners in kindergarten through early elementary grades.

Why This Clock Can Support Early Math Skills

Telling time involves counting, skip-counting by fives, and understanding fractions of an hour. The Big Time Student Clock helps children practice these skills: moving the minute hand in 1-minute increments teaches counting, and the relationship between hour and minute hands introduces the idea of half and quarter hours. The activity guide includes activities that combine time-telling with basic math, such as adding minutes or calculating elapsed time. While not a full math curriculum, this clock is a hands-on tool many teachers and parents use to build foundational number sense.

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