Time Treasure Hunt | O'Clock, Half Past, Quarter Past & Quarter To | KS2 Maths

Make learning to tell the time fun with this engaging KS1/2 Time Treasure Hunt! Pupils move around the classroom reading analogue clocks and finding the next card by matching each answer. The activity provides an active and enjoyable way to practise quarter past, half past and quarter to times. 🧠✨

Perfect for whole-class maths lessons, small groups or revision, this low-prep resource helps children build confidence with reading analogue clocks while encouraging movement, teamwork and independent problem-solving.

✨ What’s Included:

• 🕰️ 15 printable Time Treasure Hunt cards

• 🧭 Analogue clock-reading questions

• 🕒 Times using 15, 30 and 45 minutes past the hour

• 🏃 Active classroom treasure hunt activity

• 📄 Pupil answer sheet

• ✅ Teacher answer route included

• 🖨️ Ready-to-print, low-prep resource

🎯 Perfect for:

• 📘 KS1 Maths

• 🏫 Years 1–4

• ⏰ Telling the time lessons

• 👩‍🏫 Whole-class teaching

• 👥 Pair and group activities

• ⭐ Starters, plenaries and revision

• 📝 Independent practice

• 🎓 Maths intervention sessions

❤️ Why Teachers Love It:

• ✔ Makes telling the time active and engaging

• ✔ Reinforces reading analogue clocks

• ✔ Develops confidence with quarter-hour intervals

• ✔ Encourages teamwork and mathematical discussion

• ✔ Ideal for mixed-ability groups

• ✔ Ready to use with minimal preparation

Pupils read each analogue clock, record the time shown and use their answer to locate the next card. The activity includes times such as quarter past, half past and quarter to, helping children recognise the position of the hour and minute hands while improving accuracy and fluency.

A fun, classroom-ready maths activity that turns telling the time into an exciting treasure hunt while building essential KS1/2 time skills. 🎉⏱️🌟