NextGen Hub Craft Activity
My First Paper Clock Helper
A printable craft activity for parents and kids to build a hands-on learning clock together. Print, cut out the clock face and hands, then use a brass fastener to attach them. Perfect for practicing time-telling away from the screen!
Instructions for Parents
- 1Print this page on sturdy paper or cardstock for best results.
- 2Cut out the big clock circle below along the outer edge.
- 3Cut out the Hour Hand and Minute Hand shapes at the bottom of the page.
- 4Use a brass fastener, pin, or small tack to poke a hole through the centerand attach the two hands so your child can rotate them manually.
Clock Face — Cut Out the Circle
Cut-Out Hands Section — Cut Along the Dotted Lines
Points to the Hour Numbers
Points to the Minute Marks
Parent-Child Practice Challenges
After building your paper clock, try these challenges together!
Morning Rule
7:00 AMMove your paper clock hands to match 7:00 AM — Waking Up Time!
Afternoon Rule
12:30 PMMove the long hand to the bottom (VI) for 12:30 PM — Lunch Time!
Bedtime Rule
8:00 PMMove the short hand to 8 and the long hand to 12 for 8:00 PM — Bedtime!