Telling Time to the Hour

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Telling time to the hour means knowing when the big hand points at 12 and the little hand points at a number.

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Telling time to the hour means knowing when the big hand points at 12 and the little hand points at a number. For example, if the little hand is on 3 and the big hand is on 12, it is 3 o'clock. This helps us know when to eat lunch, go to school, or play with friends!

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