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This Sunday, March 14th at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time begins. For me, this always seems like the moment Spring begins. I enjoy the extra daylight hour in the evening.
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Ever wonder about why we switch our clocks twice a year? I looked into the history of Daylight Saving Time and how it is and is not observed in the United States. I did not find a single account that explained all the nuances, but these three covered most of it:
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Where did the modern concept of (standardized) time begin?
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I surveyed my family and found that we all love the following time-related books and movies:
Time and Again by Jack Finney. A truly great time-travel story.
Back to the Future the Universal Pictures franchise directed by Robert Zemekis.
Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. We've all read it multiple times. It's worth it.
[Honorable mentions go to H.G. Wells' The Time Machine and the BBC's Dr. Who]
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Is it even still necessary for children to learn
how to tell time on an analog clock?
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"...Analog clocks help children understand the passage of time because they have hands that are consistently moving. Analog clocks also show time in multiples of five, which is not as transparent with digital clocks. There are a number of fun games to help children learn how to read both analog and digital time. One of my favorites is Eeboo’s Time Telling Game (www.eeboo.com). ThinkFun also has a time-telling version of Zingo that helps children learn to read the hour and minute hands on an analog clock and then make the transition to reading digital time (www.thinkfun.com)." Jennie Ito, Ph.D.Child Development Expert
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Teaching Children about Time
There are two different processes here: teaching children the concept of time and teaching children how to tell time on a clock. I learned this in school, but not all schools teach students how to tell time using analog clocks anymore. As Dr. Ito explains, that skill is still vital. I found some excellent resources:
- Understanding the concept of time can be very difficult, especially for children on the Autism spectrum. I appreciated the insight and links provided in this article from the Autism Awareness Centre.
- Check out this article with resources for learning to tell time with an analog clock.
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Free PunkinFutz Programming for your Free Time
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Don't miss our Wednesdays at Noon presentation with Jessica Arjet, Youth Director and Co-Owner of the Hideout Theatre! Jessica has won numerous awards for her work with children, including the Austin Chronicle Awards, Nickelodeon's Parents Pick award, a B. Iden Payne nomination, and Austin Critics Table awards.
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And don't miss Friday Recess with our favorite Culikids! Friday (we mean Fri-YAY) we're making french toast roll ups. YUM! Please bring:
2 pieces of bread (gluten or gluten-free)
2 tsp cream cheese and/or Nutella*
1 tsp fruit jelly
6 slices of banana
1 tbs melted butter
1 tbs sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
(* if you're nut-free you can make the cream cheese version!)
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This week's bit of fun combines time with humor. I hope you enjoy it. (The Borrowers, anyone? So cool!)
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The Little Nordics
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Please note, PunkinFutz is in no way affiliated with any of the organizations covered in this newsletter. PunkinFutz receives no compensation, directly or indirectly, from any organization or entity mentioned.
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