What innovative techniques does Molly Lynch use to teach time-telling to students?

Molly Lynch uses a variety of innovative techniques to teach time-telling to students. Here are a few of her favorite methods:

• Introducing the Concept of Time: Before even pulling out a clock, she discusses the concept of morning, afternoon, and evening with her students. They talk about the activities they do at different times of the day and how long those activities might take.

• Number Houses: This is a method she learned from another teacher, Cindy Lee. It involves teaching students that each hour has its own house on the clock, which helps them understand the concept of time better.

• Classroom Aids: Molly uses various classroom aids like a Judy Clock, a classroom clock with labeled hands and minute markings, and clock numbers that can be affixed to any clock in the room.

• Books About Time: She uses books like "A Second, a Minute, a Week with Days in It: A Book about Time" and "Telling Time" by Jules Older to help students understand time concepts.

• Songs and Games: Molly uses songs and games to make learning time fun and engaging. She has a game called "Beat the Clock" where students have to solve problems within a certain time limit.

• Encouraging Parents to Practice Telling Time at Home: Molly suggests that parents get their child a learning watch to practice telling time at home.

These methods make learning time-telling more interactive and fun for the students.