AM or PM Game

The “AM or PM? Time for Fun!” game is an educational and interactive way for kids to practice understanding the difference between morning (AM) and afternoon/evening (PM).

Designed for children aged 5-8, this game presents various scenarios and asks players to determine whether the activities happen in the AM or PM. It’s a playful method to teach time concepts while helping kids develop their daily routine awareness.

Game Instructions

Playing “AM or PM? Time for Fun!” is easy and educational:

Read the question: Each scenario describes a typical activity, and your child must decide whether it happens in the AM or PM.
Choose your answer: Select whether the scenario takes place in the morning (AM) or afternoon/evening (PM).
Check your answer: Get instant feedback to see if your child’s answer is correct, and then move on to the next question.

Encourage your child to think about their daily routines and have fun while learning to distinguish between AM and PM!

Educational Benefits

This game helps children:

Understand and differentiate between morning and afternoon/evening activities.
Develop a sense of time awareness and daily routines.
Enhance their critical thinking skills by analyzing clues in each scenario.
Build confidence in telling time and understanding the flow of a typical day.

Discussion Questions

After playing the game, here are some questions to deepen your child’s understanding:

What clues did you use to decide if an activity was in the AM or PM?
Can you think of more activities that happen in the morning or evening?
How does knowing the difference between AM and PM help you plan your day?

Extension Activities

Expand the learning with these offline activities:

Daily Routine Chart: Create a chart with your child that lists their daily activities, divided into AM and PM. This visual aid will help reinforce their understanding of time throughout the day.
Role-Playing Time Activities: Act out different scenarios with your child where they have to decide if the activity should take place in the morning or evening. This could be as simple as pretending to brush teeth (AM) or getting ready for bed (PM).
Time-Related Crafts: Have your child create a clock with movable hands and use it to set times for different activities. Ask them to show you what time they would do things like eat breakfast or play outside, reinforcing their understanding of AM and PM.

Fun Facts or Trivia

Did you know? AM stands for “ante meridiem,” which is Latin for “before midday,” while PM stands for “post meridiem,” meaning “after midday.” Understanding these terms helps us tell time and organize our day!

Parental Guidance Tips

Support your child’s learning by:

Encouraging Real-Life Application: Ask your child to identify AM or PM during daily activities, like breakfast or bedtime, to reinforce what they’ve learned in the game.
Creating Consistent Routines: Establish regular morning and evening routines that clearly distinguish AM from PM activities, helping your child better grasp the concept of time.
Making Time Learning Fun: Use songs, stories, or apps that teach time concepts in a playful way, keeping your child engaged and interested in learning.