Paper plate Paper Brad (paper fastener) Scissors Crayons, markers, stickers, etc
If you can’t find a plain paper plate, use a regular plate to trace a circle onto a piece of paper. Cut the circle out and use it instead.
Try to write the 12, 3, 6, and 9 first. This may help you keep things even. [1] X Research source You can also use foam or sticker numbers instead of writing them out.
The big arrow will be the minute hand, and the small hand will be the hour hand.
If you used paint or glitter glue, you will need to let everything dry before moving on.
To find the center, flip the plate over so the back is facing you. Draw a huge X across the back of the clock. Make sure that the points of the X are touching the edges of the clock. The center of the X is the center of the clock.
Glue guns can get very hot. Ask an adult to help you with this step. You can also staple the ribbon to the plate instead.
Consider combining this with the swinging pendulum.
Consider using the Roman numbers instead: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII. Start at the 1 o’clock position with the “I” and continue around the rim. The XII should be at the top of the clock, where the 12 would be.