Apps for when it's time for kids to tell time

Posted April 24, 2015 6:00 am

By Chelsey Boutan Daily Herald Correspondent

Telling Time with the SmurfsCost: $2.99Ages: 4 and upInteractive storytime with the Smurfs will help your child learn the parts of a clock, recognize the differences between digital and analog clocks, and tell time.

Telling time is a part of everyday life, but introducing and teaching this important skill to your child can be difficult. Below are three fun and engaging iPad apps that will teach your child how to tell time on both analog and digital clocks.

Telling Time with the Smurfs

Cost: $2.99

Ages: 4 and up

Interactive storytime with the Smurfs will help your child learn the parts of a clock, recognize the differences between digital and analog clocks, and tell time.

Tillie's Time Shop

Cost: $2.99

Ages: 4 and up

It's time for your child to work with Tillie at her clock shop in Tick Tock Town. This app will show your child the times of day and how to read a clock.

Wake the Rooster

Cost: Free

Ages: 4 and up

The Rooster is getting older and isn't waking up on time. Tiny the chicken buys an alarm clock for the Rooster and needs your child to set it to the correct time. Wake the Rooster guides your child to tell time on an analog clock.

Tillie's Time ShopCost: $2.99Ages: 4 and upIt's time for your child to work with Tillie at her clock shop in Tick Tock Town. This app will show your child the times of day and how to read a clock.

Wake the RoosterCost: FreeAges: 4 and upThe Rooster is getting older and isn't waking up on time. Tiny the chicken buys an alarm clock for the Rooster and needs your child to set it to the correct time. Wake the Rooster guides your child to tell time on an analog clock.

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