Welcome to our "Understanding Time Worksheets" designed specifically for children ages 3-7! These engaging, printable resources help young learners grasp the concept of time through fun activities. Worksheets feature colorful illustrations and interactive exercises that teach kids to read clocks, recognize daily schedules, and comprehend the passage of time. Perfect for both classroom use and at-home learning, our worksheets cater to varying skill levels, ensuring every child progresses at their own pace. Foster essential life skills in your little ones while making learning enjoyable. Explore a world of time-telling adventures and set the stage for your child's successful future with our delightful worksheets!


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Years Worksheet
Years Worksheet

Years Worksheet

This worksheet is a great way to test your children's knowledge of the calendar. Ask them if they can name the days of the week and months in a year. Read and discuss the questions with them and help them find the right answers. Encourage them to check their answers.
Years Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000: Page 29
Adding up to 1000: Page 29

Adding up to 1000: Page 29

Adding up to 1000: Page 29
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What Means "Right Now" Worksheet
What Means "Right Now" Worksheet

What Means "Right Now" Worksheet

Explain present/past tense verbs to your kids, giving them simple examples. Ask which letters make a verb present tense; read the words aloud and help them check the correct answers.
What Means "Right Now" Worksheet
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Adding up to 50: Page 16
Adding up to 50: Page 16

Adding up to 50: Page 16

Adding up to 50: Page 16
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Adding up to 100: Page 33
Adding up to 100: Page 33

Adding up to 100: Page 33

Adding up to 100: Page 33
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What Time Is it? Minute Hands Worksheet
What Time Is it? Minute Hands Worksheet

What Time Is it? Minute Hands Worksheet

Help your kids telling time with the minute hand correctly with this tracing sheet. Trace the correct minute hand to make the time on the analog clock the same as the time on the digital clock. Give them a pictured demonstration of how to do it and you'll be all set!
What Time Is it? Minute Hands Worksheet
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Dinner Time! Worksheet
Dinner Time! Worksheet

Dinner Time! Worksheet

Help your child learn about the Pilgrims by completing this worksheet! The Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower in 1620 and colonized America, meeting the Native Americans already living there and picking up some of their traditions, like Thanksgiving dinner. Check the nouns in the picture and help your child set the table with the celebratory turkey!
Dinner Time! Worksheet
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Place Value: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Place Value: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Place Value: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Children must learn to recognize the value of numbers and break them into chunks of ten. They must also be able to compare numbers to know if one is greater, less than or equal to another. The Place Value Assessment PDF is a great tool to assess their skills and identify what requires more practice.
Place Value: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000: Page 23
Adding up to 1000: Page 23

Adding up to 1000: Page 23

Adding up to 1000: Page 23
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 15
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 15
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 15
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Adding up to 50: Page 50
Adding up to 50: Page 50

Adding up to 50: Page 50

Adding up to 50: Page 50
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My Day Worksheet
My Day Worksheet

My Day Worksheet

Show your students the pictures and clocks in the colorful worksheet. Ask what the boy and girl are doing in each, then what time the clocks show. Finally, ask what activities they both do at the same time. Help them check the clocks showing the same time in both pictures.
My Day Worksheet
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Understanding time is a critical foundational skill for children aged 3-7, and both parents and teachers play a pivotal role in fostering this understanding. This early stage of development is marked by significant cognitive growth; thus, grasping the concept of time can enhance children’s organizational skills, responsibility, and ability to follow routines.

When children learn about time, they begin to distinguish between past, present, and future, which aids in their comprehension of daily activities and schedules. As they engage with calendars or clocks, they also enhance their number sense, critical for mathematical development. Additionally, time management correlates with improved academic performance; children who know how to allocate their time can participate more efficiently in activities, such as completing homework or preparing for events.

For parents, teaching their children about time can also instill values of punctuality and responsibility from an early age, fostering independence. Meanwhile, educators can create structured learning environments that utilize time concepts to help children transition smoothly between activities, linking their personal experiences to broader societal norms. In essence, investing time in teaching children about time equips them with essential life skills that will benefit them throughout their educational journey and beyond.