Christmas Gift Ideas from EasyRead Time Teacher

Why A Time Teaching Clock is the perfect Christmas present

With November firmly underway, kids around the country have started writing their lists ready for Father Christmas. And with an abundance of specific toys to buy, shopping can be an arduous task. Whether it’s a Hatchimals toy, a Luvabella Doll or a Paw Patrol Sea Patroller, you’re sure to be spoilt for choice.

Although shopping for the Christmas toy of the year might be a fixture in our calendars, sometimes the best presents are available all year round, last longer than a few months and offer a clear educational benefit.

Take our time teaching clocks and wrist watches for example – they’re fun, interactive, educational and last for years to come. Whether you pop a wrist watch in your child’s stocking or give them a wall clock, our products are sure to offer a welcome break to the norm this Christmas. What’s more, your little one can go back to school after the festive break with a clear head start on telling the time.

Despite time teaching now being a part of the maths curriculum, an EasyRead Time Teacher clock gives your child the chance to consolidate their learning at home. Additionally, our products make learning to tell the time an exciting process which keeps children engaged for longer – fantastic for a topic that many children find confusing and difficult to understand.

We haven’t just developed a range of clocks and watches, but have also created a set of fun teaching resources such as flashcards that make learning to tell the time an exciting and rewarding process – perfect for a stocking filler or tree present.

If you would like to find out more about the EasyRead Time Teacher methodology or discuss any of our products, please call Sue on 01684 566832, or email us here Sue@easyreadtimeteacher.com.

 

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Why our time teaching products stand the test of time!

EasyRead Time Teacher was founded in 2011 and since then our time teaching products have helped thousands of children to learn how to tell the time.

Here we explain why our specialist teaching products offer the perfect tool for helping youngsters through the right of passage that is learning how to tell the time:

We believe that learning should be fun

We all understand how difficult it is to learn and adapt to something that we find boring or unengaging, and this is no different for children.

As standard clock faces can appear uninteresting, we put every effort to design educational tools that are bright, attractive and interactive. If a child is having fun, we believe this will only benefit interaction and engagement during the learning process.

Our teaching methods offer simplicity

We first developed our three-step learning technique back in 1992 and believe it to be the most effective teaching system available for learning to tell the time.

A large part of this success comes from the fact that our learning resources offer a structured and uncomplicated method for telling the time, one that gives the person who is learning a simple but effective learning experience.

An interactive range of teaching products

Our educational time teaching products come in a selection of timepieces that promote guided and independent learning for children.

Time Teacher Clocks are popular as they provide an excellent teaching aid and a visible daily reminder of the importance and structure of time. Our Wrist Watches and Alarm Clocks offer a highly interactive method of building a child’s familiarity with the concept of time and the responsibilities that are attached to it.

If you would like to find out more about our great range of time teaching products available in the United Kingdom, please contact Sue on 01684 566832.

 

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EasyRead Time Teacher to exhibit at Kidtropolis – The UK’s best children’s event

 

We’re really excited to announce that we’re gearing up to exhibit at Kidtropolis – the UK’s best children’s event coming to ExCeL London this October Half Term.

Kidtropolis is an awesome family event for children aged under 12 and their parents and care givers. It will run between 23 and 26 October, and will see a huge range of exciting and interactive activities for children to get involved in. From character mascots and bouncy castles, to Peppa Pig Storytime and KIDZ BOP, there’s plenty of fun to be had.

You’ll be able to find us on stand 12, where we’ll have a range of interactive and engaging activities on offer, including a fun, educational twist on the classic card game, Snap. Parents will also be able to snaffle up some bargains from the EasyRead Time Teacher range, just in time for Christmas.

Be there…it’s going to be epic! Get your tickets now at www.Kidtropolis.co.uk (Terms and Conditions Apply. http://kidtropolis.co.uk/visitor-terms-and-conditions/)

If you have any questions on the EasyRead Time Teacher range, please call 01684 566832, or email us with your query.

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Preventing the Summer Slide with EasyRead Time Teacher

For children, the summer holidays are often full of fun, laughter and ice cream. But when September comes, many will find it tricky to get back into the swing of things at school.

In addition, The American organisation, The National Summer Learning Association, found that teachers spend a significant amount of time reteaching the information that has been forgotten thanks to summer learning loss.

So how can this be tackled?

There are many classes and clubs that you can take your child to over the summer, from play and stay classes at the local library to crafty classes and sports camps. But one of the most beneficial things we think you can do to help your child during the holidays is to help them learn how to tell the time.

As Dave Allen’s comedy sketch on teaching your kid time shows, learning how to do it can fox the smartest of kids and take lots of hard work and dedication. Consequently, the school holidays offer the perfect chance to make a start or sharpen existing skills.

At EasyRead Time Teacher, we have devised the Rainbow Past and To Wall Clock, which uses a three-step system to teach the ‘past and to’ method. Children follow three easy steps:

  1. Read the number at the end of the long hand
  2. Say ‘minutes to’ if it’s pointing to the red side of the clock, or say ‘minutes past’ if it’s pointing to the green side
  3. Read the number at the end of the short hand. Like this: 8…minutes past/to…4.

We have also brought out a range of Past and To Watches that are available in a wide range of colours and sure to catch the attention of your child. If you would like to find out more about our approach to teaching children to tell the time, please contact us, or to buy a time teaching clock, please see here.

Past and to time teaching clock

Learning to Tell the Time with our Most Popular Time Teaching Clock

Being able to tell the time comes so naturally to most of us, that we’ve probably forgotten ever learning how to do it. But the truth is that it can be a confusing thing for children to master, that takes time and dedication.

At EasyRead Time Teacher, we believe that learning to tell the time should be fun and as straightforward as possible. Here, we share our top tips for helping youngsters on their way to success:

Invest in a learning resource

Our expertly developed Rainbow Past and To Wall Clock is the perfect way to help children learn to tell the time, thanks to a three-step system that teaches the ‘past and to’ method, which is common in the UK. Unlike other noisy clocks on the market, it has a silent hand that glides around the clock rather than ticking, perfect for quiet environments such as classrooms and bedrooms.

Children can use this time teaching clock to tell the time by following three simple steps:

  1. Read the number at the end of the long hand
  2. Say ‘minutes to’ if it’s pointing to the red side of the clock, or say ‘minutes past’ if it’s pointing to the green side
  3. Read the number at the end of the short hand. Like this: 8…minutes…2.

Voila!

Reinforce that time is chronological

In order to be able to tell the time, it is important for children to understand how doing it relates to the past, present and future. By helping a child link events in their lives to the times they take place, it reinforces the notion of time as a linear and structured measurement.

You can do this by using time related vocabulary such as ‘minutes’ or ‘o’clock’ when you are talking to your child about their schedule as this can help them begin to understand what they are doing and at what time that normally happens.

Use songs and art

Songs and rhymes are used to help children remember lots of things, and telling the time is no different. Sing songs about time, like ‘Hickory Dickory Dock’ and make up rhymes that may help them remember ways of telling the time.

Art can also be an effective educational tool for children, so making a clock and decorating it with things that happen at different times can be a fun and engaging activity that aids the learning process.

Check out our range of expertly designed products that can help you teach telling the time in a clear and easy way. If you would like any further information on our range, you can call: 01684 566832. We also sell our products in Australia and the USA, for contact details, please see here.

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How do you keep children engaged in learning the time at home?

Like most parents, you are probably keen to ensure your child’s learning continues when they get home from school, especially when it comes to time teaching. Although now part of the National Curriculum, most parents still feel it’s mainly their responsibility to teach their children to tell the time. However, particularly with children of primary school age, it can be hard to get them to concentrate when school is over and all they want to do is play.

In addition, in the digital age it’s becoming increasingly difficult for parents to teach time-reading skills in the first place, let alone to continue the learning at home. After all, most gadgets and appliances only have digital displays which aren’t at all conducive to time teaching.

So, how do you keep your children engaged in learning the time at home without it becoming another ‘battlefield’?

Our EasyRead Time Teacher alarm clocks are the perfect solution for teaching time as well as for extending your child’s learning at home. Not only do they have an analogue time face but they have also been developed especially for children’s bedrooms and with time teaching in mind. Available in two colour schemes – rainbow or red & blue – the clocks have a gentle glow which acts as a night light as well as a silent movement to aid sleep. They also come in both the Past & To or 24-Hour teaching systems for you to choose from.

Click here to see the EasyRead Alarm clocks.

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Busy, busy, busy – plus an amazing new product coming soon

It’s been a hectic few months for us here at EasyRead Time Teacher, attending five major trade shows in the first 3 months of 2017. In the UK you may have seen us talking to teachers at BETT and the Education Show, or showcasing our products to retailers at the Spring Fair. We also made our first marketing trip into Europe at Spielwarenmesse (International Toy Fair) in Nuremberg, Germany; and we’ve been showing our products to USA educational retailers at EDexpo in Las Vegas. We were shortlisted as finalists in the UK Educational Resources Awards, thanks to our KS1 maths time-teacher classroom sets.

We’re now pleased to announce our latest new product, which will be available in Australia, the UK & USA by the end of April. We have been hard at work for the past year developing our children’s alarm clocks – perfect for a child’s bedroom! We’ve given our alarm clocks three great features:

  • A crescendo alarm, which starts with a gentle beep and gets progressively louder until it is turned off or the snooze button is pressed, delaying it for 5 minutes;
  • The clock face is back-lit and acts as a night light, which glows gently in the dark and gets brighter when the snooze button is pressed;
  • A silent sweep movement so there is no annoying ticking sound.

Our alarm clocks are available in two colour schemes – rainbow or red & blue. Of course we have made them for both time teaching systems – Past & To or 24-Hour. The alarm clocks have the same face designs as our wall clocks and children’s wrist watches, and come with a reminder of our simple step-by-step time teaching methods. Click here to view the new EasyRead Alarm Clocks.

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Exciting new products from EasyRead Time Teacher

This Autumn we are pleased to launch seven new bright coloured straps as accessories to our existing range of watches. Just pick your favourite from royal blue, green, lime, orange, pink, red and yellow. All will brighten up the darkest of winter days! (more…)

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The Perfect Gift

EasyRead Time Teacher watches are a fantastic present to give to the important child in your life.

Our clocks and watches are a brilliant and educational gift for the little ones in your family. Children all over the world have loved taking ownership of their learning – it’s great to see children teaching themselves and having fun doing it. Every child has to learn how to tell the time as part of their Key Stage 1 Maths syllabus, so why not give them a helping hand with one of our wristwatches?

They’re comfortable and colourful, with a large clear face that shows children everything they need to know to tell the time. The wristband will fit even the tiniest wrist and it’s removable so it can be washed.

Click here to see our EasyRead watches.

With an EasyRead watch, a five year old can learn to tell the time in just 10 minutes. Click here to see what our customers say.

Don’t worry, our 3-step process is very easy to master and our free resources are just a click away. We have all the support you need.

In addition, we also offer clocks for the home. Our 3-step teaching system is easy to master, enabling the children to learn with very minimal input from the adults around them. Click here to view our EasyRead clocks.

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What are your children learning at school?

It’s important for parents to understand what their child is learning at school. It’s only natural that parents want to help their child be the best they can be. The early years at school are important to a child’s learning growth.

Key Stage 1

Year 1 Programme

In 2014, telling the time was introduced to the National Curriculum. In the early stages of Key Stage 1, children are required to tell the time to the hour and half past the hour and draw the hands on a clock face to show these times. What better way to introduce your child to the concept of time than having your own EasyRead Time Teacher wall clock in your house? The clear and colourful clock face is easy to read and our simple yet effective learning methods will have your child reading the time in a matter of hours.

Year 2 Programme

According to the year 2 programme of study, children should be able to count in multiples of 2, 3, 5 and 10 forwards and backwards. They should also be able to recognise, find, name and write fractions. Our wall clocks will not only help children with counting, they can also assist with fractions. The ¼, ½ and ¾ fractions are easily recognisable on the EasyRead clock face and will help your child understand fractions. In year 2, children are expected to tell and write the time to five minutes including quarter past/quarter to the hour. They should also know the number of minutes in an hour and the number of hours in a day.

Key Stage 2

Year 3 & 4 Programmes

Key Stage 2 builds upon the Key Stage 1 skills. Children will develop their fractions and counting skills. They will also learn to tell and write the time from an analogue clock. Children will also be expected to have a good concept of time. This means they will be able to estimate the time with increasing accuracy to the nearest minute. They will also use vocabulary such as o’clock, am/pm, morning, afternoon, noon and midnight. Our clocks are proven to help children at an early age to grasp the concept of time.

Our EasyRead Time Teacher wall clocks and watches are great for introducing your children to the concept of time so they are prepared for what they are going to be learning at school.

Click here to see the EasyRead wall clocks.

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