Year 1 Telling the Time – o’clock (Differentiated Worksheets) 493-495

Help Year 1 pupils confidently learn to tell the time to the hour with this clear, structured, and fully differentiated o’clock worksheet set.

This resource focuses on reading analogue clocks showing o’clock, with carefully scaffolded support to suit all learners. The clocks remain consistent across levels, while the written task is differentiated to reduce cognitive load and build independence.

Perfect for homework, in-class practice, interventions, or revision, this set is ideal for early time concepts in Year 1.

What’s included:

• 3 differentiated worksheets:

  • Triangles (Lower): Write the hour with o’clock already provided

  • Circles (Expected): Trace over o’clock and write the hour

  • Squares (Higher): Write the full time independently

• Matching answer sheets

• Clear analogue clocks with all numbers shown

• Simple, child-friendly instructions

• QR code linking to a short video explanation to support home learning

Skills covered:

• Reading analogue clocks to the hour (o’clock)

• Identifying the hour hand

• Using correct time language (o’clock)

• Building confidence and independence with time

Why teachers like this resource:

• Fully differentiated but visually consistent

• Low writing demand for lower-attaining pupils

• Age-appropriate for Year 1 learners

• Ideal for homework with minimal adult support needed

📚 Curriculum Alignment

🇬🇧 UK National Curriculum (Year 1)

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

• Draw hands on a clock face to show these times

🇦🇺 Australian Curriculum (Year 1 – Measurement)

• Sequence events and describe duration using time

• Read and display time on analogue clocks to the hour

This worksheet supports early time recognition and prepares pupils for half past and further time work later in the year.