Reading a clock with hands

The short hand shows hours and the long hand shows minutes. Each numbered interval on the clock represents five minutes.

Worked example

At 3:30 the long hand points to 6 and the short hand sits halfway between 3 and 4.

Try it step by step

1. Clock Hands

   Move the hands or use the hour and minute controls to show the time.

2. Calendar Adventure

   Use the seven-column calendar to find the requested day.

3. Skip Counting

   Continue counting by twos, fives, or tens.

A useful hint

Read the hour before rounding to the next number. At 3:55 it is still three, even though the short hand is near four.

Simple activities, gentle encouragement, and room to explore at your own pace. Big buttons and simple controls on phones, tablets, and computers.

Games to practise