Tell the Time घड़ी देखो 🕒

Why clocks are hard, and how this game makes them easier

A clock asks a child to do several things at once: two hands that mean different things, numbers that go round in a circle, and the same number meaning "3" for one hand and "15" for the other. For a child with ADHD, autism or late speech that is a lot to hold in mind.

So this game teaches one thing at a time, and it starts with the short hand alone. The short hand tells you the hour all by itself. Once that is steady, the long hand is added.

Six levels

1. Clock numbers (घड़ी के नंबर). Find 1 to 12 on the clock face.
2. The short hand (छोटी सुई). A clock with only the short hand. "The short hand points to 3. It is 3 o'clock."
3. O'clock (पूरे बजे). Both hands. The long hand is on 12.
4. Half past (साढ़े). The long hand is on 6, and the short hand sits between two numbers.
5. 3:00 and 3:30. The same time on a clock face and in numbers.
6. My day (मेरा दिन). "Wake up: 7 o'clock." Which clock shows it?

Your child reads the clock, sets the clock by tapping the number the short hand should point to, and chooses the right clock out of two or three.

New to clocks? Start with My Day, My Clock: morning, afternoon, evening and night, and the short hand on o'clock, for ages 4 to 6.

Built for children with ADHD, autism and late speech

• The same words and colors every time. "Short hand" and "long hand". The short hand is always blue and the long hand is always orange.
• No reading and no speaking needed. Every line is spoken, in English or Hindi, and every answer is a tap.
• Time has a meaning. The last level ties the clock to waking up, lunch and bedtime.
• No timers, no scores, no lives. A game about time that never rushes your child.
• Calm mode removes movement. No ads, no account, no tracking.

In Hindi the game uses the everyday words: 3 बजे, साढ़े 3 बजे, डेढ़ बजा, ढाई बजे.

Tips for parents and teachers

More on this in our guide: learning games for kids with ADHD and autism.

Common questions

What age is Tell the Time for?

Ages 5 to 8, and older children who still find clocks confusing. It suits children with ADHD, autism or late speech because nothing has to be read or said aloud. Your child should know the numbers 1 to 12 first.

How do I teach my child to tell the time?

One step at a time. Start with the numbers on the clock, then the short hand on its own, because it tells the hour by itself. Then add the long hand for o'clock, then half past. Tie each time to something in your child's day, such as "short hand on 8, time for school". The game follows these steps in this order.

Why does the game start with only one hand?

Two hands that mean different things are the main reason clocks confuse children. The short hand alone already tells you the hour, so children can succeed with it first. The long hand is added only after that is easy.

Does it teach quarter past and minutes?

Not yet. It teaches o'clock and half past, on a clock face and in numbers such as 3:00 and 3:30. Those two are the base that quarter past, quarter to and five-minute steps are built on.

Why is telling the time hard for children with ADHD or autism?

It needs working memory, because two hands and two meanings have to be held at once, and time itself is invisible. Many children with ADHD also feel time differently. Small steps, the same words each time and a link to daily routines all help. If you have wider worries, talk to your child's teacher or doctor.

Does it work in Hindi?

Yes. Tap हिंदी and every sentence is spoken and shown in Hindi, with the everyday words: 3 बजे, साढ़े 3 बजे, डेढ़ बजा and ढाई बजे. It uses your device's Hindi voice.

Is it free?

Yes. No ads, no account and no email. Progress is saved only in this browser on this device.

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