Clock designed for visual thinkers, a.k.a. Dyslexia Clock.
This practice clock template divides the clock into spoken time segments. It helps make spoken time visual for visual thinkers, often children with dyslexia. Use a clock with an accessible face. The language on the clcok is Dutch, this could be changed if needed.
What is a ‘15 minutes past/to’ clock?
A ‘15 minutes past/to’ clock is a learning tool that helps children understand how to tell time by dividing the clock face into segments of 15 minutes. These segments are often visually marked with colors or labels such as:
15 minutes past (e.g., quarter past) Half (30 minutes) 15 minutes to (e.g., quarter to)
By using this visual breakdown, children can more easily understand how much time has passed or how much time remains until the next hour.
Why is this helpful?
For children—especially visual thinkers or those with dyslexia—the concept of time can be abstract and hard to grasp. Dividing the clock into recognizable segments:
Makes time more visual and tangible. Helps children recognize patterns, like knowing that “quarter past” always means 15 minutes after the hour. Makes it easier to understand and describe time intervals
How to use it:
Create or print a segmented clock: Use colors or labels to clearly mark the 15-minute sections. Practice naming the time: Ask the child to name the time when the hands are in certain positions. For example: “What time is it when the big hand is on the 3?” (Answer: quarter past). Play games: Turn it into a fun activity by pointing to a time and asking, “What time is it 15 minutes later?” or “What was it 15 minutes ago?”
The clock is a scalable PDF file, allowing you to stick it onto any size clock
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