Time helps us know when things happen during the day. We can use clocks to tell what time it is. A digital clock shows the time with numbers, like 3:00 or 7:30.
Read the numbers on a digital clock from left to right. The number before the colon (:) shows the hour, and the number after shows the minutes.
The hour tells us what part of the day it is. Hours go from 1 to 12 and then repeat again. Each number stands for one hour of the day.
The hour number comes first. If the clock says 4:00, it is four o’clock exactly.
The minutes tell us how much time has passed after the hour. A clock shows minutes from 00 to 59. When the minutes are 00, it is exactly on the hour.
If you see 00 after the colon, it is exactly on the hour. If you see 30, it is half past the hour.
We use time to plan our daily activities. We can match events in our day to the times on a digital clock.
Think about what you do during the day. Match the activity to the time shown on the clock.
We use clocks every day to know when things start or end. Understanding hours and minutes helps us keep track of our schedules.
Always look at both the hour and the minutes when reading a digital clock. This tells you the exact time.