The Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn Teaching Clock has received excellent reviews.
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The best way to teach a child to read an analogue clock is to begin with reading books that illustrate and teach the concept of time. After a child has a grasp of the concept of time, worksheets can help teach a child to read an analogue clock.
As the saying goes, 'From 3-7 a child is learning to read, and from 7+ he is reading to learn.'
Give them a digital one.
The best way to teach a child to read an analog clock is start by making sure the child knows and understands the numbers one to twelve. He or she must know what each number looks like. Then the child must be taught how many minutes are in an hour.
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Talking clocks are intended for use by people who cannot see well enough to read the time. Toddlers do not learn to tell time. Pre-schoolers can begin to the learn the basics, but learning to read an analog clock or watch continues into the third and sometimes fourth grade. Children learn to tell time by learning how the clock is set up, how minutes are counted and what the big hand means as opposed to the little hand. There is a specific language that goes with learning to tell time, too (half-past; quarter til, etc.) It takes time. A talking clock does not teach any child to tell time.
There are many good learning systems for kids. One of these is 'read, cover, write, check'. This is when the child reads the word, covers it up, attempts to write it and then check if it is correct. This method is very good at helping children to learn spellings or times tables.
When considering the type of books a child should read, you should consider books written for the child's age group, as well as keeping the child's reading and learning levels in mind.
A good clock is one that keeps the correct time, and is therefore, reliable.
Of course you should read to children for many reasons. My mom had a family daycare for years. I know you should read to children-- 1) To spend quality time with your child. 2) So the child will develop a love for books, and therefore develop a love for learning through reading. The best thing you can do for a young child is to develop their love for learning.