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Maybe take him clock shopping and point out ones you’d like to buy for him! My son loves his clock in his bedroom ours is the colourful one x
I also think if he likes that one click maybe buy it for his bedroom as decoration but have a colourful one for play maybe!! Xx
@Brianne I am not sure, I didn’t learn time until I was in primary school and found it hard at the time😅 never even crossed my mind to teach him so early if I’m honest x
@Lorna thank you those are such great ideas! 🙂
We have the new hatch that has a digital clock and we turn it red for nap and bed with brown noise and green with music when it’s time to get up. We put it on a shelf used to be on his side table but he loves it
They also make I think by fisher price a toy clock he can use to play with
@Judy yes, I know it's not typical. But if he has the interest in learning go for it!! Don't limit him just because it's the norm. Sounds to me like you've got a rather intelligent boy in your hands! 💚💚
I was wondering if something like this would have been better. But now thinking about it I wouldn’t mind having a real one for decoration and this one for playing and learning ☺️ https://amzn.eu/d/7o3BFPE
That looks really good might get it myself 🤣! And the idea of both sound good aswell actually why not. Its cute he has an interest in clocks 🥰
My 2 year old has a clock in his room that fits in with all the rest of the decor. He doesn’t know what the numbers are but we have put signs near it that say what each time is for. Bed time. Bath time. Lunch time and tea time
@Sacha this is such a great idea!! 😄
I could tell time by 4 because my parents taught me early/I had a clock in my room. If he's interested, teach him!
The way I see it, littles have very little control over their lives for years and years (which is appropriate b/c we parents are responsible for them). If there’s something small and affordable that catches my kid’s fancy I’ll get it for him. If the thing supports his interest in a useful life skill, then all the better. I have to tell my kid no all the time for all sorts of valid reasons. But if he asks for something random and attainable, and it’ll make him happy then I try to say yes. Maybe get the clock he wants and one that you want and/or think is more suited to your purposes? No harm in having two clocks.
Would definitely buy it for him learning time is good then he can see the passing of time . You can use it as a tool for a visual reminder when things during the day begin and end. I think it’s a great idea
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My son has a clock yes. I’ve taught him to read anolog time even though everything now is digital is knows his all his o’clocks and half pasts at 5. I’m still teaching him quarter past, quarter to etc
My son is almost 3.5, and for months now, he has been obsessed with clocks, watches, and telling the time. He has a clock on the wall in the living room and 2 clocks for play. He is getting clock flashcards for Easter. I've been looking for watches, but since he likes analog vs. digital, it's been hard to find an appropriate one. I say, within reason, always support their interests. If he wants the non-colourful clock, allow him to make that choice. I like the idea of getting both ☺️
I would get him the clock that he wants and use it as a teaching opportunity. Supporting their interests builds connection (i.e., you engage with their interests) and independence (i.e., they learn to make decisions).
My son stares at clocks at doctors offices, so we have thought about getting him a basic one like theirs even though he isn't even two yet
Absolutely!!!
If he shows that much interest in it I’d just buy it for him! But I spoil my children so…
If he's showing an interest, go with it and try to teach him
If he wants it, buy him the clock ☺️
My son had a clock in his room before he was born and is 20 months telling the time. Defo get him one
Get him what he wants. Or both. A
Get him the clock he wants 🥹 I learned how to tell time at an early age, I didn’t realize it was early until I started school and other kids would ask about the time. Maybe it’s that or something else he wants to learn with it but regardless kids all do/enjoy things “differently”.
Of course, I generally get my son anything he wants lol
@Acacia I’m glad I’m not the only one…he does the “please mama” with the sign language and then adds thank you mama when I hand something to him he wants. How can you not
If you really wants it and is showing interest why can you not teach him time now? It will help to learn his numbers.