Good timing

Clocks

Keeping plenty of clocks in class to which you can refer and cross-refer is a must.

The Penguin Clock from BrightMinds has a magnetic strip so it can be attached to appropriate surfaces and a large white clock face that includes 'quarter to', 'half past', 'quarter past' and 'o'clock'. The wipe-clean face includes an outer rim minute count as well as hour numerals and bright red hands. The Penguin measures 25(h) x 21(w)cm and is priced 4.95.

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Eduzone has three different types of clock. Its Talking Clever Clock is appropriate for both younger and slightly older children because it incorporates two skill levels into its 'self-checking quiz'. It has movable hands and a digital display that follows the analogue time when you press the appropriate button. There is also a feature that proclaims the time out loud, a stopwatch and a problem solver. The clock, which is 27cm high and requires three AA batteries to function, costs 29.95. The Primary Time Teacher is a geared clock that includes a digital display which keeps pace when you move the minute hand of the analogue face. Colour-coded, sliding shutters across the digital display enable children to test themselves or can be used in group games. The clock comes with an activity guide, measures 30.5 x 35.5cm and costs 22.95. A junior version is also available measuring 16 x 18cm and priced 11.95. Finally, Geared mini-clocks with the same yellow faces and red and blue hands as the Primary Time clocks are available in sets of six to encourage children to become 'hands on' with time. These are 10.2cm high and cost 8.95 a set.