In this lesson, you will learn to recognize the sounds of a clock and understand how they help us tell time. You will also explore the fun story of a little mouse who runs up and down a clock as it chimes. By the end, you will be able to describe what happens when the clock strikes different times and even create your own clock using paper and colors. Get ready to have fun while learning about time!
Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who loved to run up a big, tall clock. Let’s see what happens each time the clock makes a sound!
Hickory Dickory Dock, the mouse ran up the clock. When the clock struck one, the mouse ran down. What a fun little run!
Hickory Dickory Dock, the mouse ran up the clock again. When the clock struck two, down he flew! Whee, what a ride!
Hickory Dickory Dock, up the clock the mouse did go. When the clock struck three, he did flee! Off he went, quick as can be!
Hickory Dickory Dock, the mouse climbed up once more. When the clock struck four, he hit the floor! Oops, down he went!
Hickory Dickory Dock, up the clock he took a dive. When the clock struck five, the mouse took a dive! What a brave little mouse!
Did you know that clocks help us tell time? They have numbers and hands that move around. When the clock makes a sound, it’s called a “chime.” Just like in our story, the clock chimes to tell us what time it is!
Wasn’t that a fun story about the mouse and the clock? You can try making your own clock at home with paper and colors. Have fun learning and playing!
Make Your Own Clock: Gather some paper plates, markers, and a brad fastener. Help the children draw numbers 1 to 12 around the edge of the plate to create a clock face. Cut out two arrows from colored paper to serve as the clock’s hands. Use the brad fastener to attach the hands to the center of the plate. Encourage the children to move the hands to different numbers and practice telling the time. Ask them, “What time does the mouse run up the clock?”
Mouse and Clock Role Play: Create a simple clock face on the floor using tape or chalk. Assign one child to be the “mouse” and others to be the “clock hands.” As you call out different times, the “clock hands” move to the correct positions, and the “mouse” acts out running up and down the clock. Ask the children, “What happens when the clock strikes a certain number?” This activity helps them understand the concept of time and sequence.
Time Observation Walk: Take the children on a short walk around the school or playground. Ask them to look for different types of clocks (e.g., wall clocks, digital clocks, watches). Discuss how each clock looks and works. Encourage them to listen for any clock chimes or sounds. After the walk, ask, “How many clocks did you find, and what times did they show?” This activity helps them connect the story to real-world examples.
