Learning to Tell Time, the Montessori Way: The EduDoMo Clock

naturesmaterials
Sep 4
3 min read

Updated: 5 days ago

In Montessori education, every concept begins with something real and hands-on. The EduDoMo Montessori Clock turns the abstract idea of time into something children can see, touch, and move — transforming minutes and hours into a discovery they can hold.

A Clock Designed for Discovery

Crafted from smooth, natural wood, the EduDoMo Clock is more than a teaching aid — it’s a sensory experience. Its clean layout, movable hands, and red quarter sections invite children to explore how time works through motion and repetition.

Following Montessori principles, the clock allows for self-directed exploration:

Children move the hands to match events in their day (“lunchtime,” “story time,” “bedtime”)
They notice how one full turn of the minute hand moves the hour hand just a little — a visual, concrete lesson in the passage of time
The colored quarters introduce fractions naturally — a quarter past, half past, a quarter to

Why It Matters

Telling time is more than reading numbers. It’s about understanding sequence, rhythm, and order — essential foundations for math and daily life. Montessori materials like this clock give children the chance to learn through movement and control of error rather than memorization.

Why We Love the Montessori Clock

At Nature’s Materials, we love products that bring learning to life — and the EduDoMo Montessori Clock does exactly that.

It’s:

Beautifully made — crafted from sustainably sourced wood with natural tones and child-safe finishes.
Purposeful — designed to grow with your child from early curiosity about numbers to full time mastery.
Universal — equally at home in Montessori classrooms, homeschool environments, or family learning spaces.
Meaningful — invites children to connect time with daily routines, giving structure and comfort to their day.

We love that it transforms a simple concept into a lifelong skill — and that it does so through gentle, intentional play.

Quality You Can Feel

Handmade in Poland by EduDoMo, this clock uses eco-friendly materials and a timeless design — aligning perfectly with Nature’s Materials’ commitment to sustainable, meaningful learning experiences.

Extend the Learning

Pair the Montessori Clock with:

Daily rhythm cards to visualize morning and evening routines
A classroom or family calendar for sequencing events
The EduDoMo Stone Puzzle to connect time, pattern, and order in hands-on ways

Together, they form a complete foundation for understanding structure, rhythm, and mathematical thinking.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Montessori Clock by EduDoMo?

The Montessori Clock by EduDoMo is a hands-on learning tool designed to help children understand how time works through movement, color, and touch. Inspired by Montessori principles, it encourages independent learning as kids match numbers, hours, and minutes in a fun, visual way.

2. What age group is the Montessori Clock best for?

This clock is ideal for children ages 3 to 7, making it perfect for early learning environments. It supports children as they transition from recognizing numbers to reading analog time, all through tactile, self-correcting exploration.

3. How can the Montessori Clock be used at home or in the classroom?

Use the Montessori Clock to teach hours, minutes, and sequencing. Children can move the hands, match number tiles, and practice time-telling activities. Teachers can also use it for daily routines or circle time to help learners connect the concept of time to real-world moments.

4. What materials is the Montessori Clock made from?

Each EduDoMo Montessori Clock is made from high-quality, sustainable wood with smooth, safe edges and bright, non-toxic colors. It’s built to last through years of use — ideal for classrooms, homeschools, or play-based learning spaces.

5. What skills does the Montessori Clock help children develop?

The Montessori Clock supports early math, sequencing, and fine motor development. It strengthens logical thinking, concentration, and independence as children explore time concepts visually and physically — key goals of Montessori education.