Math for Children: Telling Time

“When will I ever use this in real life?” This complaint (trust me, it's not really a question) is familiar to most teachers, and doubly so in the subject area of mathematics. The 12-volume series Math for Children sets out to prove that math is not only used constantly in everyday life, but it's also cool and fun. Hosted by three energetic kids, Telling Time teaches viewers about the different units of time, the various ways we measure time, and how to use time-telling aids such as clocks (both traditional and digital) and calendars. Tying practical, real-life examples to new concepts, along with creative and dramatic vignettes (with plenty of clear graphics and review segments), the DVD version also features discussion questions, and a dubbed Spanish language track (although the onscreen graphics are still in English). Other titles in the series include: Addition, Division, Geometry, Money, and Subtraction. Highly recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (E. Gieschen)