Class 1 Notes - Time
Introduction
Time is an essential part of our daily life. We wake up in the morning, go to school, eat meals, and sleep at night – all activities that happen at different times of the day...
Section 1: What is Time?
Understanding Time
- Time flows continuously.
- We can talk about events in the past, present, or future.
- Time helps us plan our day.
Everyday Examples
- We wake up in the morning.
- We eat lunch in the afternoon.
- We play in the evening.
- We sleep at night.
Section 2: Parts of the Day
- Morning: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Afternoon: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Evening: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Night: 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Section 3: Daily Routine and Time Order
Example Daily Routine:
- Wake up – 7:00 AM
- Eat breakfast – 8:00 AM
- Go to school – 9:00 AM
- Lunch – 1:00 PM
- Play time – 5:00 PM
- Dinner – 8:00 PM
- Sleep – 9:00 PM
Section 4: Understanding the Clock
A clock has:
- A round face with numbers 1 to 12.
- Short hand: hour
- Long hand: minutes
Section 5: Reading Time to the Hour
Examples:
- 1 o’clock
- 6 o’clock
- 7 o’clock
Section 6: Days of the Week
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Section 7: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Example: If today is Wednesday:
- Yesterday was Tuesday
- Tomorrow will be Thursday
Section 8: Months of the Year
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Section 9: Understanding Sequence and Duration
- Short time: washing hands
- Long time: going to school
Section 10: Story Time – Ramu’s Busy Day
Ramu wakes up at 6 o’clock. He eats breakfast at 8 o’clock. Goes to school at 9 o’clock. Plays at 5 o’clock. Eats dinner at 8 o’clock. Sleeps at 9 o’clock.
Section 11: Rhymes and Songs
Tick Tock Clock
Tick tock, tick tock,
This is the way the clock goes round.
Tick tock, tick tock,
Time to wake up, don’t make a sound!
Section 12: Worksheets and Practice
Match the Time
| Activity | Time |
|---|
| Wake up | 7 o’clock |
| Eat lunch | 1 o’clock |
| Play | 5 o’clock |
| Sleep | 9 o’clock |
Fill in the Blanks
- There are 7 days in a week.
- The clock has 12 numbers.
- The short hand shows the hour.
- The long hand shows the minutes.
Tick the Correct Answer
- Which comes after Tuesday?
- ☐ Monday
- ☐ Sunday
- ✅ Wednesday
- What do you do at 9 o’clock?
- ✅ Go to school
- ☐ Sleep
- ☐ Have dinner
Section 13: Teaching Aids and Tips
- Use real clocks and puppet clocks.
- Display a daily timetable chart.
- Use calendar charts.
Section 14: Integration with Other Subjects
- EVS: Relate to day-night, morning/evening, and seasons.
- Language: Storytelling about the passage of time.
- Art: Make clock faces and draw routines.
Section 15: Values through Time Education
- Punctuality
- Routine
- Time management
- Discipline
Section 16: Common Mistakes and Corrections
| Mistake | Correction Method |
|---|
| Confusing hour and minute hands | Use color codes and demos |
| Not remembering days | Use rhymes and repetition |
| Trouble reading o’clock time | Use toy clocks |
Learning Outcomes
- Understand daily routine and time order
- Identify parts of the day
- Read time to the hour on the clock
- Know the days of the week and months
- Understand yesterday, today, tomorrow
Conclusion
Time is a concept that shapes our entire day. Learning time helps children become more independent and responsible. Through fun activities, clock games, and structured routines, children begin to understand the flow of time, read the clock, and sequence their day confidently.