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Reception Ready · Est. 1795
The One Skill Teachers Assume Your Child Already Knows.
Most children start Reception unable to tell the time. The Jaques wooden teaching clock changes that in days, no screens, no apps, no frustration.
Kids Clock - Time Telling Game
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✓ EN71 safe · ✓ Non-toxic paint · ✓ Sustainably sourced hardwood · ✓ Est. 1795
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Sound familiar?
Most children start Reception unable to tell the time. Teachers expect them to already know.
You try to teach time with an app but they lose interest in 3 minutes
Worksheets and flashcards feel like homework, not learning
Your child knows screen time is easier and keeps asking for it
You're worried they'll be behind when September comes
Children learn to tell the time by touching it, not watching it. The Jaques wooden teaching clock lets them physically move the hands, post the shapes, and feel their way to understanding. It is the only method that consistently works before school age, because it turns an abstract concept into something a small hand can hold.
What 312+ parents are saying
They didn't realise how much their child needed this.
"My daughter starts Reception in September. Within a week of using this she was telling me the time every morning. Her teacher at nursery actually commented on it. I was so proud."
"My son is 4 and obsessed with this. He carries it around the house announcing the time to everyone. The hands move so satisfyingly, completely different quality from the plastic ones you find in toy shops."
"I'm a Year 1 teacher. I recommend this to every parent at parents' evening. It's the best way to get children genuinely understanding time before they start school. The wooden quality is exceptional."
"Bought for my granddaughter's 3rd birthday. She loves posting the shapes through the holes and moving the hands. Two months later it's still her favourite toy. Worth every penny."
"We'd tried apps, worksheets, the lot. Nothing stuck. Within three days of this sitting on his shelf he was asking me to quiz him on the time. Something about being able to physically move the hands just clicks."
"Beautiful gift. My friend's daughter is just about to start school and she was over the moon. It looks like the kind of thing you'd find in a lovely independent toy shop. So clearly well made."
Everything included
What's in the box
Bold numbered dial, 1 to 12. Clear, easy-to-read design sized for little hands to hold and explore.
Colour-coded hands that turn smoothly. Children set the time themselves, making learning tactile and memorable.
Chunky, brightly coloured shapes that post through matching holes in the clock face. Builds shape recognition alongside time-telling.
Not plastic. Not MDF. Sustainably sourced hardwood with EN71-3 certified, non-toxic paint. Built to EN71 European safety standards and made to last for years.
How it teaches
Three steps to telling the time independently
Play with the shapes
Sorting the shapes through the clock face builds familiarity with the numbers and positions before time-telling even starts.
Move the hands
You say a time, they set it. The physical act of turning the hands makes the connection between number and time concrete, not abstract.
Tell you the time
Within days, they start reading time independently, announcing it to the whole house. That confidence carries straight into the classroom.
Why it works
Designed for how children actually learn.
Time-telling is one of the first things teachers assess in Reception. Children who arrive knowing it start with a quiet confidence that sets the tone for everything else.
Moving the hands physically locks in the concept in a way no app can replicate. Our 312 verified parent reviews tell the same story: most children are reading o'clock times within days of regular play.
Covers multiple Early Years Foundation Stage goals at once: mathematics (time and number), understanding the world, and fine motor development. One toy, several milestones.
The shape-sorting element means children master number positions before they tackle the hands. Learning arrives in layers, at their pace.
No app. No charging. No Wi-Fi. No content to monitor. Hands-on play that builds real skills without adding to daily screen time.
Beautiful hardwood, quality paint, presented in packaging that looks immediately premium. Parents message us about this one. It doesn't sit in the cupboard.
Real families. Real progress.
Thousands of children have arrived at school already knowing.
Every week parents share their school-readiness wins. Here's what they're telling us.
"Day 4. She just told me it was half past two. Completely unprompted. I cried a little bit.", @mamaoftwo_uk
"Her Reception teacher said she was the only child who already knew o'clock and half past on day one. So proud.", @sophieandlily
"Ordered Thursday. Arrived Saturday. He hasn't put it down. Worth every penny and then some.", @dadlife_northampton
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We really are different
Jaques vs. clock apps and screen-based learning
| Jaques Teaching Clock | Clock Apps & Screen Toys | |
|---|---|---|
| Tactile, hands-on learning | ✅ | ❌ Passive tap-and-swipe |
| No screen time added | ✅ | ❌ More screen time |
| EYFS-aligned | ✅ | ⚠️ Rarely |
| Shape sorting + time-telling | ✅ | ❌ Single function |
| EN71-3 certified hardwood & non-toxic paint | ✅ | ❌ Plastic or screen |
| No charging or subscription | ✅ | ❌ Ongoing cost |
| 30-day money-back guarantee | ✅ | ❌ |
- ✅ Tactile, hands-on
- ✅ No screen time
- ✅ EYFS-aligned
- ✅ Shapes + time
- ✅ EN71-3 certified hardwood
- ✅ No subscription
- ✅ 30-day guarantee
- ❌ Tap-and-swipe only
- ❌ More screen time
- ⚠�� Rarely aligned
- ❌ Single function
- ❌ Plastic or glass
- ❌ Ongoing cost
- ❌ No guarantee
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If your child doesn't love it, or if it doesn't help them the way we say it will, return it within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked. We have been making toys since 1795. We know when something is good, and we stand behind it completely.
Questions & answers
Everything parents ask before buying
What age is this suitable for?
Designed for ages 3 and up. At 3, children enjoy the shape sorting and begin to recognise the numbers on the dial. By 4-5, most are reading o'clock and half past. By school age, many are confident with quarter past and quarter to. The learning unfolds at the child's own pace, without any pressure.
How long does it actually take to learn to tell the time?
Most parents report their child is confidently reading o'clock times within 3 to 7 days of regular play. Half past usually follows within a fortnight. The key is that it happens through play, not drilling, so children are motivated to keep going. Plenty of parents are surprised by how quickly it clicks once the clock is somewhere they can pick it up freely.
Why is a wooden clock better than a clock app?
Children aged 3 to 6 learn best through physical manipulation: touching, moving, and feeling. When a child physically turns the hands to 3 o'clock, the connection between the position of the hands and the concept of time becomes concrete. A screen shows them the answer; the Jaques clock makes them build it. Early years educators consistently recommend tactile, hands-on tools over screen-based alternatives for exactly this reason.
Is it safe? What is it made from?
Yes. EN71 certified and made from quality, sustainably sourced hardwood with non-toxic, child-safe paint throughout. The shape sorting pieces are sized to be chunky and easy to grip, not a choking hazard. Suitable from age 3 under normal adult supervision.
Will this actually help with Reception readiness?
Telling the time is one of the earliest mathematics skills covered in Reception and Year 1, and teachers consistently note that children who arrive already understanding o'clock times settle into number work more confidently. Beyond the specific skill, the independence and focus that comes from mastering something real gives children a quiet confidence in the classroom. Multiple parents and teachers in our reviews have commented on exactly this effect.
What is your returns policy?
30-day money-back guarantee. If your child doesn't love it or it doesn't meet your expectations, return it for a full refund, no questions asked. We have a very low return rate because the product genuinely works, but the guarantee means there is no risk at all to trying it.
Our story
230 years of understanding how children learn.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795, before television, before digital devices, before anyone thought learning needed a screen. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. We have spent 230 years figuring out what genuinely holds a child's attention and helps them grow.
The teaching clock is one of the most quietly powerful products we make. It doesn't look complicated. But the number of parents who write to us saying their child arrived at school already confident with time, and how that changed everything for them, is something we never take for granted.
Screen-free learning isn't a trend for us. It is what we have always done. And a well-made toy that teaches a real skill will always be worth more than a hundred disposable ones.
, Joe, Jaques of London
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