Minute maths: How to Estimate Time

What You Need:

• Two players
• Watch or clock with a second hand

What You Do:

1. Start this activity by letting your child know you will be playing a game with time. Review with him how many seconds are in one minute. Tell your child you'll be timing him to see how many activities he can do in a minute, including jumping jacks, hopping on one foot, counting to ten, and clapping his hands.
2. Using a clock or watch, time your child for one minute as he counts how many jumping jacks he can do. Be sure to tell him when to begin and stop counting.
3. Repeat Step 2 with each of the following activities: have your child hop on one foot, count to 10, and clap his hands. As your child becomes more used to the amount of time elapsed with these activities, have him guess when one minute has elapsed as you time him.