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Preschool Time Teaching Watches

Created by Lauren Vantuykom

Watches that make time-telling easier for kids who don't get the whole "clock" thing just yet.

$25.00

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Arrives Tue, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 11

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We give kids booster seats, bikes with training wheels, and their own menus at restaurants. So when it comes to teaching them how to tell time, it only makes sense to do it on their terms. That's why Lauren Vantuykom designed this watch that uses colors (hours) and glow-in-the-dark animals (minutes) in place of numbers. The idea is to teach preschool-age kids the concept of time first, before moving on to actual numbers, by using things already familiar to them. So instead of saying "We'll leave at 4:30" (which doesn't mean much to an excited 4-year-old), you can explain you'll leave when the small hand is on pink and the big hand is on the frog. Who knows? In time, they may even discover the virtue of patience.

Each watch features a Japanese quartz movement, and is shock- and water-resistant (though can't be worn while swimming). The flexible silicone band features your choice of either unicorns and rainbows or trucks and construction gear. Made in China.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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created by

Lauren Vantuykom

location

Florida

Lauren Vantuykom, now a Florida resident, was born and raised in Brussels, Belgium. After spending her career in marketing, she shifted gears when she moved to the US. When the mom of two noticed that her son, diagnosed with ADHD, needed help moving from one task to the next, she looked to the internet for ideas. After seeing parents who used color-coded clocks, she tried it too--with great success. From there, she designed a watch specifically made to help kids understand the concept of time.

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Ages

3+

Made from

stainless steel, hypoallergenic silicone

Measurements

28mm & Strap Width: 12mm

Care

Wipe with damp cloth

Item ID

54302

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Crystal
  • verified reviewer
  • Undisclosed

Absolutely Loved This

I got this gift for my niece and she loved it! I think it's such a great way for kids to express themself and learn to tell time. I would love to buy this again for the kids in my life! My only feedback would be to have more designs!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Auntie of the Year
  • verified reviewer
  • Seattle, WA

I won Christmas with this gift!

My four year old niece LOVED this watch. She immediately began identifying which animal the hands were pointing to, and gave live updates on the minute hand.

  • 2 stars out of 5
  • Lauren
  • Boston, MA

Lens Constantly Pops Off

My daughter absolutely loves this watch, but we spend more time than I'd like to admit searching for the clear lens, metal ring, and rubber ring that constantly are popping off. Disappointed in the quality.

Response from merchant

Thank you for posting! We're so sorry to hear that the Preschool Time Teaching Watch caused so much disappointment. We'll be sure to get this feedback over to our team and have also emailed you directly in order to offer an additional solution.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Cait
  • verified reviewer
  • Vermont

Nephew loves it

My nephew is three and a half, and I wasn't sure if he'd get into an analog watch, but he is obsessed. He keeps yelling out what animal it is with so much pride and gusto. His moms will be working on him with putting together the color and animal, and teaching what that means going forward, but for now he's just loving how grown-up he feels.

  • 4 stars out of 5
  • Mamie
  • verified reviewer
  • Ferndale, MI

Very cute

I got this for my great-niece for her fifth birthday and she loved it. My only suggestion would be to add numbers, too.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Lia - Team member at Uncommon Goods
  • New York, NY

Makes Learning how to tell time fun!

My daughter loves wearing this. It's very comfortable unlike some other watches for kids that I looked at which have a more rigid plastic band. She loves the animals and it's been helpful to teach her how to read a clock or how long it'll be until we go to the playground.

  • 3 stars out of 5
  • Niki
  • Austin, TX

Disappointed in the quality

For starters, my son loved it and the usefulness of this is wonderful. But the quality is poor. The battery lasted about 3weeks and the watch face is scratched up really badly. I would have expected something made for little kids to be more hardy.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • KMS
  • verified reviewer
  • Boston, MA

Potty training tool!

My son likes keeping track of the time by following the long hand to the animals' faces. When the long hand is on the frog, he tries the potty!

  • 2 stars out of 5
  • Mama
  • New Jersey

I wanted to love this

When I saw this watch, I thought it would be perfect for my three year old to learn the concept of time. I waited about 5 months for it to arrive. One thing I didn't think about is having to learn what all the colors and animals represent on the watch so that 'monkey time' means something to you both. It's very hard to read the watch face. Also, the crown pulls out very easily and is always adjusting the watch so it constantly needs to be reset. The other watch with actual numbers and colors would probably be a lot better choice and I wish I'd seen that one.

Response from merchant

Thank you for your feedback! We've reached out to assist you with our Forever Return Policy should you wish to return it.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • wanda
  • verified reviewer
  • Big Bear, Ca

This was a great present for my nephew.

This present was for a my special needs nephew. I thought he might like having a watch that was not techy and was a little different.

  • NC

How do you change the battery for this watch?

Verified reply from Justin

Attached are photos with additional information.

Verified reply from Justin

Hello, the maker strongly recommends that a retailer or jeweler replaces the battery. Battery estimates are based on actual usage, however it should last roughly 2 years.

  • Dallas, TX

What is the size of the face of the watch?

Verified reply from Monique

Hello, the circumference of the face of the watch is 3.14"

  • undisclosed

Is there a battery already installed? How long of a battery life does it have?

Verified reply from Allison

The battery is installed and should last at least 2 years.

  • undisclosed

Will this fit a 3 year old girls wrist?how long is the band ?

Verified reply from Allison

The strap is adjustable from 4.73 inches to 6.38 inches (from 120mm to 162mm), even tiny wrists will fit!

  • undisclosed

Is this waterproof? Does this need to be removed when bathing?

Verified reply from Melise

It is shock and water-resistant, but not waterproof. It's not recommended to use this while bathing or swimming

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