A two-page crossword on time vocabulary for Year 3 maths. Seven answers, including MINUTE, MIDNIGHT, NOON and LEAP, come from clues like '12 o'clock at night (8)' and 'There are 60 seconds in a _____ (6)'. The full solution is on the second page. Supports the England National Curriculum objective on time vocabulary such as a.m., p.m., noon and midnight.
Measurement
“Estimate and read time with increasing accuracy to the nearest minute; record and compare time in terms of seconds, minutes and hours; use vocabulary such as o'clock, a.m./p.m., morning, afternoon, noon and midnight”
The answers are drawn straight from this vocabulary list.
Measurement
“Know the number of seconds in a minute and the number of days in each month, year and leap year”
Clues about seconds, months and leap years cover these facts.
A numbered grid sized for seven time words.
Clues like 'A period like January or February, usually with 30 or 31 days (5)'.
Clues covering minutes, midnight and leap years.
All seven solutions listed.
Early finishers
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Vocabulary starter
Open a time lesson with it to surface the words before clock work.
Homework
A gentle, low-pressure way to practise time words at home.
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