Tell time to the nearest five minutes
Every time your child reads a clock on their own, they gain a little independence, like knowing when a show starts or how soon it is time to leave. Understanding a.m. and p.m. helps them see that each day has two rounds of 12 hours. In 3rd grade, children read time to the minute and work out how much time has passed, such as from 3:15 to 4:00.
In this video, your child will learn to tell time with a.m. and p.m.
The lesson stops at each question for your child's answer.
Three problems, each a little harder
Each problem is worked step by step. Your child will solve the last one before Bobby shows how.
Example 1
What time is it?
Example 2
It's the morning. What time is it?
Your child's turn
It's the afternoon. What time is it?
The three key steps
- 1Short hand: the hour it passed
- 2Long hand: count by 5s
- 3Morning a.m.; after noon p.m.
Mistakes to listen for
- Reading the number the long hand points to as the minutes, saying 2:04 instead of 2:20.
- Naming the wrong hour when the short hand is near the next number, reading 3:50 as 4:50.
- Mixing up a.m. and p.m., saying they wake up at 7:00 p.m.
The lesson shows every step, so your child sees why it works. Read our parent's guide to telling time to the nearest five minutes →
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Questions parents ask
Does my child need an account to watch?
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What happens when my child answers a question?
A right answer gets a cheer, and the lesson carries on. If your child isn't sure, they can tap "I don't know yet", and Bobby gives the answer and shows another example. Nothing is scored or stored.
Is this the same lesson that's on YouTube?
Yes. Here, the lesson stops at each question and waits for your child to answer. On YouTube, each question stays on screen for a few seconds, and then the lesson plays on.
Where can I learn more?
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