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Paper Clock Craft for Daycare

A simple and fun craft to teach the importance of time, numbers, colors, and fine motor skills.
Keyword daycare activities, daycare craft, paper clock craft
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Author Christina

Ingredients

  • Colored craft papers
  • Cardstock paper
  • Pencil – to trace the template
  • Craft glue
  • Sharpie or gel pen
  • Brad pins

Instructions

  • Select different colored craft papers for the numbers and trace the numbers on the selected craft papers. Cut out the traced numbers nicely.
  • Select a colored cardstock paper for the clock base. Trace and cut out a round shape for the clock base. Keep the base big enough to fit all the numbers and the hands.
  • Use a pencil to mark the positions on the clock base for the numbers.
  • Attach the numbers 3, 6, 9 and 12 on the clock first. The positions of these numbers can be helpful in adding the rest of the numbers.
  • Attach the numbers between the attached numbers.
  • Use a gel pen to trace outlines on each number.
  • Select a brad pin to attach the clock hands.
  • Make a hole on the center of the clock base.
  • Place the long hand on the bottom and the short hand on top. Attach the hands with the base using the brad pin.