Learning Resources Big Time Mini Clock

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): 5-star review! The Learning Resources Big Time Mini Clock is made of plastic , yes, plastic , but it’s tougher than a Wampa in a winter coat. Durable? Check. User-friendly? So easy even a droid could set it without a manual. I bought this with my own hard-earned Credits (no Jedi mind tricks here) for my kid, who until now thought “quarter past” was a line from The Mandalorian. It’s transformed time-telling from a galactic disaster into actual comprehension. If your child is struggling with clocks, this is your Obi-Wan of teaching tools and I highly recommend it. When my child looked at an analog clock and asked, “Is that a pizza with hands?” I knew we were in dire need of intervention from a higher power. Enter the Learning Resources Big Time Mini Clock the Yoda of time-telling, small in stature but mighty in wisdom. Measuring a compact 4 inches, this little Death Star of education fits perfectly on any desk (or X-wing cockpit). The hidden gears? They work like Sith magic turn the minute hand and the hour hand follows like a loyal apprentice, never losing sync. No more watching your kid set the time to “Darth Lunch” because the hands fell into rebellion. The color-coded red and blue hands match the clock’s markings like a well-coordinated Rebel Alliance uniform minutes in blue, hours in red, no confusion, no mutiny. Plus, it comes with a removable stand so when your Padawan isn’t practicing telling time, the clock stands proudly like it just defeated Emperor Palpatine. Made of durable, wipe-clean plastic, it survives sticky fingers, juice box ambushes, and even the occasional tantrum-induced toss. After just one week, my kid went from “What’s an analog?” to “Mom, it’s ten minutes to three — just like in The Book of Boba Fett!” (Okay, maybe not that last part, but she did get the time right.) Themed Q&A: May the Seconds Be With You Q: Is this clock powered by the Force? A: Not officially, but given how often my kid glares at it hoping time will move faster, I wouldn’t rule it out. It is, however, powered by excellent engineering and a healthy dose of parental desperation. Q: Will this survive a lightsaber duel (or a toddler)? A: Tested under extreme conditions (e.g., dropped during a fit over broccoli, chewed slightly by a curious dog who mistook it for a chew toy). Survived. Like a true Jedi, it bends but does not break. The plastic is sturdy and wipeable — ideal for post-battle cleanup. Q: Can I use this to time how long it takes to reheat a frozen bantha stew? A: Technically yes, though we recommend a microwave timer for precision. But for teaching your youngling that “half past” isn’t a Star Wars character, this clock is flawless. Q: Does it come with a mini Darth Vader who yells when it’s bedtime? A: Sadly, no. But I’ve filed a suggestion with the manufacturer. Until then, use your imagination… or your best evil laugh. Final Verdict: This clock is a 5-star, hyperdrive-speed, time-traveling miracle for kids struggling with analog time. The vaule is well worth the price. It’s durable, intuitive, and practically raises your child’s IQ while you nap. Highly recommended — unless you enjoy hearing “What time is it?” every 37 seconds. In which case… may the snooze be ever in your favor.

Teaching my second grade Granddaughter through homeschool she needed to tell time on an analog clock. This one is perfect! Red Hand for the hour. Blue Hand for the minute and each minute is labeled 1-60. Great teaching tool!

Grandson (4 years) loves his clock. Yes it’s small but it fits his hands. We have a grandfather clock and he loves making his clock match the grandfather clock. Good introduction to start telling time. We’re starting with the hours and then we’ll move forward from there. Good teaching tool. Would recommend.

Fun little on the good learning

Needed a clock for schooling, it may be great for some purposes in initial time telling but once you’re past the initial learning this isn’t great for quizzing. It tells the minutes and makes them setting the time themselves harder because they have to go around and around to go from 1:30 to even 7:30. I think maybe that’s helpful, again, in the initial learning but not for reviewing.

I use this for homeschooling. I like how it’s small and does not take up a lot of space. Very pleased with the product. The secondhand does move as you move the hour hand which helps my son see time changing as the hour hand moves.

It's a very small clock to be used for one on one teaching. If you need to use it for a whole class of 15 to 25 students it will definitely be too small.

Good teaching tool

Perfekt för barn som börjar utforska klockan. Bra kvalité och pedagogisk tanke

Für mich gibt es keine bessere Lernuhr. Die Uhr zu lernen ist für Kinder wirklich nicht einfach und wir haben verschiedene Modelle ausprobiert. Mit dieser, hatten wir endlich Erfolg und mein Sohn hat die Uhr nun prompt verstanden. Sie ist klein und handlich, kann daher überall mit hingenommen werden und kleine Übungen lassen sich wunderbar zwischendurch einbauen. Ich habe noch eine für meine Nichte bestellt. Klare Kaufempfehlung.

This is NOT a working clock... just manual movement for kids to learn to tell time

Much smaller than expected for price

This is awesome for teaching my 8 yr old son how to tell time. It's easy to use, bright and good for his small hands. He likes learning with it, we use it almost daily and he has learned quickly the clock and telling time. It's a great learning tool for learning time for kids. It's well-made and easy to understand and teach with. I recommend for anyone looking to teach their kids about reading a clock.