![]() ![]() In it, he relates time concepts such as a second or minute to fun and interesting animal (and other science) facts. Just a Second(tier 1) by Steve Jenkins is wonderful, like Jenkins’ other books. It also includes directions for fun activities and crafts. It covers a second all the way up to a century. It’s About Time (tier 1) by Pascale Estellon breaks time down into bite-sized pieces to make it super easy for kids to understand. These books help kids understand the difference between a second and an hour, as well as measuring time in days, weeks months and years. ![]() The content is pretty similar to Telling the Time (above), so you probably only need one or the other from your library. It’s informative, and has great pictures that kids will love. The illustrations are lovely and the story is engaging, but it may be better suited for kids who are a little older.Ībout Time: A First Look at Time and Clocks (tier 1) by Bruce Kocsielniak is another great history for kids. The Man Who Made Time Travel (tier 1) by Kathryn Lasky is another fun time history tale, but focuses on the life of John Harrison. Lots of fun facts about different ways people used to tell the time, a history of clocks, as well as directions to make your own sundial. Telling the Time (tier 1) is very informative, yet kid friendly. They explain difficult concepts in kid-friendly ways and have wonderful illustrations. The following books would be great for older kids who can sit through longer read alouds and are interested in history. □ Best Books to Teach Time Concepts to Kids: History of time and clocks: Hopefully this will help you choose the right books. If you’re introducing young kids to time concepts and want them to understand the passing of time and the difference between a second and an hour, you will need a different book than if you are teaching telling time on an analog clock. I’ve also sorted them according to what they teach or explain. ( I read about this classification in this post)
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