Year 1 Telling the Time – Half Past (Differentiated Homework Worksheets) 496-498

Year 1 Telling the Time – Half Past (Differentiated Homework Worksheets)

This differentiated Year 1 telling the time – half past worksheet set is designed to help young learners confidently read analogue clocks showing half past the hour. The pack supports clear progression through structured practice and is ideal for homework, classwork, intervention groups, or revision.

Pupils are asked to look at analogue clocks and write the correct hour, reinforcing the understanding that when the minute hand is on the 6, the time is half past, and that the hour hand has moved past the previous hour.

What’s included:

• ✔ Triangle (Lower) – Supported half-past questions with scaffolding

• ✔ Circle (Middle) – Independent half-past reading and writing

• ✔ Square (Higher) – Increased independence and confidence with half-past times

• ✔ Full answer sheets for all levels

• ✔ QR code linking to a child-friendly video explaining half past the hour

Skills covered:

• Reading analogue clocks

• Understanding the position of the hour and minute hands

• Recognising and writing half past times

• Building early time-telling confidence

Curriculum alignment:

• UK National Curriculum (Year 1)

  ✔ Tell the time to the hour and half past the hour

  ✔ Use analogue clocks

• Australian Curriculum (Year 1 – Measurement: Time)

  ✔ Tell time to the half-hour

  ✔ Recognise and interpret analogue clocks

Why teachers choose this resource:

• Clear Triangle / Circle / Square differentiation

• Consistent layout across levels

• Homework-ready and print-friendly

• Perfect for mixed-ability classes

• Supports both UK and Australian classrooms

👉 Ideal for reinforcing early time-telling skills in a structured, low-stress way.