This time word problems worksheet for Grades 1–2 helps students practice reading times and understanding elapsed time using simple, real-life situations.
The problems ask students to think about start times, end times, and how much time passes during everyday activities like school, play, meals, and homework. The wording encourages flexible thinking, allowing students to solve the problems in a way that makes sense to them.
This printable is a good fit for:
- early elementary math lessons
- homeschool practice with telling time
- extra support with elapsed time word problems
- classroom review or independent work
The worksheet includes 10 time word problems, space to show work, and a complete answer key. The clean layout makes it easy to print and use alongside lessons on clocks and time concepts.
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