An exceptionally designed educational tool for first-grade students who are in the process of learning to read the time. The game combines fun and learning to reinforce understanding of o'clock, half-past hours, and all the quarters.

Preparation: Print an 'I Spy' sheet for each student or pair, along with the 48 different hours, including the 12 "o'clock," the 12 "and a half," the 12 "quarter past," and the 12 "quarter to." For added durability, laminate them, allowing for reuse on future occasions.

Numbering: Choose 9 of the 48 cards and number them from 1 to 9 using an erasable marker. Each card contains a space where the corresponding number can be placed.

Classroom Arrangement: Distribute the 9 sheets with the selected times around the classroom, ensuring they are visible to the students.

Gameplay: Instruct your students to complete their 'I Spy' sheets individually or in pairs. Each sheet contains 9 analog clocks and 9 digital clocks. They should draw the clock hands on the analog clocks with an erasable marker and write the corresponding time on the digital clocks.

You can customize the game's dynamics according to your preferences, whether by promoting cooperation among students or encouraging friendly competition.

If they wish to play again, replace the 9 clocks used with any of the remaining 39, providing a constant variation and ongoing fun while learning to read the clock.

This resource is also available in Spanish

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