Actually…I think my preschoolers need to understand a real clock. An analog clock is still needed, and it’s far more than just reading numbers. Lunchtime at school is a classic example; when they beg for a Jennie Story we look at the clock, because the big hand needs to be on the 6. That opens the door for big discussions on the math of an analog clock.
Glad to hear that, Jennie. We bought our grandchildren wooden clock faces, so they at least understand the concept from a very young age.
Best wishes, Pete.
I always have a “proper” clock on my walls. Wrist watches are still beautiful to me although I recognize I know longer wear them. I just look at my phone. Speaking of phones — there are no public phone booths any more. Maybe a stray one at an airport.
I have a large analogue clock in my dining hall, but I haven’t worn a watch for years. I am quite good at estimating the time by the position of the sun.
I can guess the lateness of the hour by the approach of sunset. We also have a clock tower on Gressenhall Museum. I can’t see the clock, but can hear the hours chime.
Best wishes, Pete. x
A week or so ago, I went in for an annual medical examination. One of the exam questions i had to answer was to draw ten minutes after ten on a round circle. So, I am guessing I should keep this knowledge for a bit until they stop asking that kind of question. I also see analog clocks in some stores. Have they replaced Big Ben yet? Warmest regards, Theo
I can’t imagine not being able to read a clock face. Working for an airline, of course time was of the essence and we always thought in GMT. I always use the 24 hour clock. I never got used to “half five” for eg. was never sure if it was 1630 or 1730.
Because I worked in the emergency services for most of my life, the 24-hour clock was ‘normal’. I still think of time based on that.
Best wishes, Pete.
This post made me smile, Pete. I didn’t know that all the clocks in my house were obsolete. Of course they are all vintage, but still I like proper clocks.
I remember how excited I was when I was very little to learn how to tell time on a clock!! (That’s a very old memory your post jogged loose.) I stopped wearing a watch years ago.
The only ‘main clock’ we have in our house is on the microwave, Sue. đ
My wife wears a watch, but usually tells the time from her mobile phone.
Best wishes, Pete.
Very glad to hear that, Beth. We bought our granddaughter a wooden clock-face. It’s a shape-sorter with a different shape for each hour. Hopefully, she will get the idea when she is a bit older. (She’s only two, but can do the shapes easily)
Best wishes, Pete.
It tell my clients to come at a quarter to, quarter past, half past etc – and they will arrive immediately . . . and when you say its not time yet, they have no clue – poor young things.
Julie wears a Radley watch I got her for her birthday. But hardly anyone under 50 reads the time that way now. Smart watches and Fitbits are mostly digital, though some have hands options just to be fashionably ‘retro’. I doubt most young people have ever needed to learn how to tell it the old way, just digitally.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You can say what you want, Pete! Analogue watches are the best. I hate talking with my watch, or playing games with it. đ xx Michael
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I have 3 very good watches, but I rarely wear them now.
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Actually…I think my preschoolers need to understand a real clock. An analog clock is still needed, and it’s far more than just reading numbers. Lunchtime at school is a classic example; when they beg for a Jennie Story we look at the clock, because the big hand needs to be on the 6. That opens the door for big discussions on the math of an analog clock.
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Glad to hear that, Jennie. We bought our grandchildren wooden clock faces, so they at least understand the concept from a very young age.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That was a wise thing to do for them. Best to you, Pete.
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Not really, we still have one wall clock that looks like this and I am trying to teach my daughter how to read it, just for the fun of it.
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That’s a good thing to teach her, Shaily.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I always have a “proper” clock on my walls. Wrist watches are still beautiful to me although I recognize I know longer wear them. I just look at my phone. Speaking of phones — there are no public phone booths any more. Maybe a stray one at an airport.
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Public phones are rare here now. Especially outside of any major town or city.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I have a large analogue clock in my dining hall, but I haven’t worn a watch for years. I am quite good at estimating the time by the position of the sun.
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I can guess the lateness of the hour by the approach of sunset. We also have a clock tower on Gressenhall Museum. I can’t see the clock, but can hear the hours chime.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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A week or so ago, I went in for an annual medical examination. One of the exam questions i had to answer was to draw ten minutes after ten on a round circle. So, I am guessing I should keep this knowledge for a bit until they stop asking that kind of question. I also see analog clocks in some stores. Have they replaced Big Ben yet? Warmest regards, Theo
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Big Ben still has hands, fortunately. đ
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am determined to teach my kids an analogue clock, i didn’t go through years of Play School on the BBC for nothing đ
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The wooden toy clocks are good. They make it more fun to learn.
Cheers, Pete.
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I can’t imagine not being able to read a clock face. Working for an airline, of course time was of the essence and we always thought in GMT. I always use the 24 hour clock. I never got used to “half five” for eg. was never sure if it was 1630 or 1730.
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Because I worked in the emergency services for most of my life, the 24-hour clock was ‘normal’. I still think of time based on that.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This post made me smile, Pete. I didn’t know that all the clocks in my house were obsolete. Of course they are all vintage, but still I like proper clocks.
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I am glad to hear that, Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am old so I refuse to be tied to a watch of any sort. chuq
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I have a few watches, but all the batteries have died on them.
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I’m keeping a close watch on this series! It’s about time you came up with the idea for it!
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OUCH+! Best wishes, Pete.
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I have an Apple Watch, but my chosen watch face is analog.
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Glad to hear that, Fandango!
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I remember how excited I was when I was very little to learn how to tell time on a clock!! (That’s a very old memory your post jogged loose.) I stopped wearing a watch years ago.
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I still have four nice watches. The batteries have all died, and I see little point in replacing them, Liz.
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I have always worn a ‘proper’ watch with two hands and a dial – I’d feel strange without one!
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My wife still wears one, Stevie. It’s an ‘age thing’, I’m sure.
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Yes, I love my watch. Just can’t get used to looking at a phone to find out what the time is.
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Well, I still have an old clock that needs winding, and prefer analogue clocks to digital
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The only ‘main clock’ we have in our house is on the microwave, Sue. đ
My wife wears a watch, but usually tells the time from her mobile phone.
Best wishes, Pete.
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If I walk into my front room, and the clock has stopped, I am discombobulated, Pete!
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we teach our kids both ways to read time as soon as they are able-think it’s still important
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Very glad to hear that, Beth. We bought our granddaughter a wooden clock-face. It’s a shape-sorter with a different shape for each hour. Hopefully, she will get the idea when she is a bit older. (She’s only two, but can do the shapes easily)
Best wishes, Pete.
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great to hear!
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I still think it’s an important skill.
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Oh, I agree. But I don’t know if it is still being taught in schools here, Peggy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It tell my clients to come at a quarter to, quarter past, half past etc – and they will arrive immediately . . . and when you say its not time yet, they have no clue – poor young things.
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My step-daughters have only ever used digital time-telling, and they are 33. đ
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oh I still wear a watch with a dial and hands and have 3 proper clocks, I can’t be the only one!
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Julie wears a Radley watch I got her for her birthday. But hardly anyone under 50 reads the time that way now. Smart watches and Fitbits are mostly digital, though some have hands options just to be fashionably ‘retro’. I doubt most young people have ever needed to learn how to tell it the old way, just digitally.
Best wishes, Pete.
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