Keeping track of time is an essential part of keeping your classroom running smoothly. So why just settle for the ordinary standard-issue classroom clock? Here are 18 fun, creative ideas that will actually make it a pleasure to keep your eye on the clock.
1. When you want to remind your students what it’s all about.
Because it’s always time to be kind.
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2. And what an important part of the classroom community they are.
Every single one.
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3. When you want them to work for it, just a little bit.
Always learning.
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4. So you don’t have to answer the question a million times.
See for yourself!
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5. When you want a rainbow of fun.
This one just makes us smile.
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6. When they’re still growing their time-telling skills.
A fresh approach.
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7. When you want to keep them grounded in learning.
It’s easy to let time get away from you.
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8. Finally! A good use for those tiny pencils.
Love how this one introduces the quarter and half concepts.
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9. When you want to add pops of color to a bland space.
Although these look distractingly like Skittles.
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10. When you’re coordinating with the class mascot.
Aw, irresistibly cute.
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11. When you want to inspire.
All awesome. All day.
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12. When you finally find a use for all those stray marker caps.
Telling time has never looked so pretty!
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13. When it’s time to create.
Roy G. Biv approved.
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14. When you want to give them wings.
Easy to lose track of time when you’re creating!
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15. When it’s all hands on deck.
Time to learn.
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16. When you want to remind them, without having to say it out loud.
Middle schoolers will especially appreciate the snarky humor.
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17. When there’s no other explanation other than being trendy.
I mustache you to pay attention to the time!
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18. When they need to keep track of important times.
Learning to pace your work time is a valuable skill.
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