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The Visual Telling Time Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reading Clocks, Elapsed Time, and Daily Schedules Copyright © 2026 Eleven Eleven Press All rights reserved ISBN: 979-8-19507-089-2 No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, without prior written permission from the publisher, except for brief quotations in reviews. Printed in the United States of America. This book is intended for educational purposes only.
WORD PROBLEM MASTERY SERIES: Book 1: Word Problems for Kids: Math Word Problem Activities for Addition & Subtraction with Single, Double & Triple Digit Problem-Solving Skills 712 problems | Practice single-step addition & subtraction across increasing number ranges | Ages 7–9 | Grades 2–3 Book 2: Two Step Word Problems for Kids: 2 Step Addition & Subtraction Math Word Problem Activities with Single, Double & Triple Digit Numbers 297 problems | Build two-step reasoning with addition & subtraction | Ages 7–9 | Grades 2–3 Book 3: Multiplication & Division Word Problems for Kids: 700+ Word Problem Activities for Times Tables 0--12 720 problems | Apply multiplication & division facts in real-world word problems | Ages 8–10 | Grades 3–4 Book 4: Multistep Word Problems for Kids: 300+ Multi-Step Word Problem Activities with Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division 300 problems | Challenge problem-solving skills with all four operations in multistep problems | Ages 9–11 | Grades 4–5 Book 5: Money Word Problems for Kids: 500+ Money Math Word Problem Activities with Shopping, Making Change & Multi-Step Problems 552 problems | Apply all four operations to real-world money and shopping problems | Ages 8–11 | Grades 3–5 STANDALONE BOOKS: 2 Step Word Problems Grade 2: Addition & Subtraction Math Word Problem Activities for Second Grade Kids 324 problems | Targeted two-step practice designed specifically for Grade 2 learners | Ages 7–8 | Grade 2 The Visual Telling Time Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reading Clocks, Elapsed Time, and Daily Schedules Visual, step-by-step lessons for reading analog clocks, calculating elapsed time, and building daily schedule skills | Ages 6–9 | Grades 1–3 Also from Eleven Eleven PressAlso from Eleven Eleven Press
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Reading a clock is more than just naming numbers; it is about visualizing the shape of time. Most students struggle with clocks because they try to memorize rules. In Visual Math, we use a 'Spatial Logic' approach: See the Movement: We break the clock down into quarters and halves to build a physical sense of duration. Map the Day: We connect abstract times to real-life schedules, helping the brain 'feel' the difference between 5 minutes and 50 minutes. Master the Logic: By removing digital shortcuts, students develop a deep, intuitive understanding of how the world moves. The Power of Visual MasteryThe Power of Visual Mastery elevenelevenpress.org
MINUTE HAND The Long Hand Meet the HandsMeet the Hands The Hour Hand is the short one. He is slow and steady. The Minute Hand is the long one. He likes to run laps! Together, they tell the story of your day. HOUR HAND The Short Hand Time Master Tip: Always look at the short hand first to find the hour!
The 12 is the Starting LineThe 12 is the Starting Line When the big Minute Hand points straight up at the 12, it is like a runner at the starting line. We call this O'CLOCK. Time Master Tip: On the next few pages, you'll see the Minute Hand waiting at the top while the Hour Hand points to the time!
Draw the ClockDraw the Clock The Hour hand stays inside the circle of numbers. The Minute hand reaches out to touch the numbers! ❌ OOPS! (These look too similar). ✅ PERFECT! (The hour is short, the minute is long).
Start Here: The Hours Stop 2: The Half-Hour Hike Stop 3: Quarter- Hour Hero Stop 4: Counting by Fives Stop 5: Every Minute Counts Stop 6: The Time Machine (Mixed) Stop 7: Time Travel (Elapsed Stop 8: Morning or Night? (AM/PM) Stop 9: My Daily Schedule YOU ARE A TIME MASTER! My Time Mastery JourneyMy Time Mastery Journey
GETTING STARTED Also from Eleven Eleven Press ............................................................................................. The Power of Visual Mastery ................................................................................................ Meet the Hands ........................................................................................................................... The 12 is the Starting Line .................................................................................................... Draw the Clock ............................................................................................................................ My Time Mastery Journey ..................................................................................................... TELLING TIME PRACTICE Part 1: Starting with the Hour ............................................................................................. Part 2: The Half-Hour Hike ................................................................................................. Part 3: Quarter-Past.................................................................................................................. Part 4: Quarter-To..................................................................................................................... Part 5: Counting by Fives........................................................................................................ Part 6: Every Minute Counts ............................................................................................... Part 7: Elapsed Time: Heading into the Future ...................................................................................... Revisiting the Past ...................................................................................................... The Time Machine .................................................................................................... Part 8: Morning or Night (AM or PM) .......................................................................... Part 9: My Daily Schedule ..................................................................................................... ANSWER KEYS Answer Keys ............................................................................................................................... COMPLETION Mastery Assessment Record .(Tracker) .......................................................................... Completion Certificate .......................................................................................................... Table of ContentsTable of Contents 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 22 35 48 61 74 87 94 99 104 110 117 141 142
Part 1: Starting with the HourPart 1: Starting with the Hour When the big Minute Hand is on the 12, just look at the short hand! If it points to the 9, it is 9:00. It's that simple! If the big hand is on the 12, the little hand tells the whole story!
Part 2: The Half-Hour HikePart 2: The Half-Hour Hike When the big Minute Hand runs halfway around the clock, it stops at the 6. We call this Half-Past But look at the Hour Hand! It’s traveling, too. It’s not on the 4 anymore, but it hasn't reached the 5 yet. The hour hand belongs to the 4 until it touches the 5! If the hour hand is 'in-between,' always look back to the smaller number. It’s still 4 o'clock until it touches the 5!
Part 3: Quarter-PastPart 3: Quarter-Past Even at :45, the hour hand is still in the 'In-Between Zone.' Don't let it trick you — it's not the next hour until the minute hand hits the 12! The Minute Hand is a hero who loves to stop at the 3 and the 9! When it hits the 3, it’s a Quarter-Past or :15. The hour hand has only just begun its walk. Look at the Short Hand! It has only moved a tiny bit away from the 4. It’s still very much in the 4's room.