Turn telling time into a fun, hands-on adventure with the engaging Cookie Monster Time Match! This interactive matching activity helps students practise recognising and reading analogue clocks to the hour, quarter past, half past, and quarter to. The playful monster-themed design and cookie visuals make learning about time both memorable and exciting.

Students will match written times on cookie cards to the correct monster-themed analogue clocks. To support understanding, the cookies feature fraction visuals that provide helpful clues about each time concept. This added visual element helps reinforce the link between time language and the positions of the clock hands.

Cookie Monster Time Match is versatile and easy to use. Whether implemented as an independent task, paired activity, small group game, or whole-class challenge, it supports flexible learning opportunities and encourages active participation in your time unit lessons.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and match times on analogue clocks to the hour, quarter past, half past, and quarter to
• ✅ Strengthen understanding of time language and concepts
• ✅ Develop visual discrimination skills using fraction cues
• ✅ Build confidence in reading and interpreting time independently
• ✅ Support hands-on, collaborative, and visual learning approaches

What’s Included:

• Monster-themed analogue clock cards featuring hour, quarter past, half past, and quarter to times
• Matching written time cookie cards with fraction visual prompts
• Clear instructions for easy setup and gameplay

Materials Needed:

• Printed clock and cookie cards
• Scissors for cutting out cards
• Small storage container or zip-lock bag to keep sets organised
• Optional: laminator for added durability and long-term use

How to Use:

1. Print and prepare the monster clock and cookie cards for your students.
2. Introduce or review the target time concepts with the class.
3. Have students independently or in pairs match each written time cookie to the corresponding monster clock.
4. Encourage students to use the fraction visuals on the cookies to guide their matching choices.
5. Check answers together as a class or in small groups to promote discussion and reflection.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Include in maths rotations during your time unit
• 💡 Use as a fast finisher or independent practise activity
• 💡 Pair students for collaborative matching games
• 💡 Incorporate into whole-class warm-up or revision sessions
• 💡 Support EAL learners and visual learners through clear, engaging visuals

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate the cards for durability and year-round use
• 💛 Provide differentiated sets to target specific student needs
• 💛 Encourage students to explain their reasoning when matching cards to deepen understanding
• 💛 Store card sets in labelled zip-lock bags or containers for easy grab-and-go use

Cookie Monster Time Match is a playful, interactive way to help your students master key time concepts. With its colourful design and hands-on appeal, this resource will quickly become a favourite in your classroom maths toolkit!