Minute or More?

Help children develop a real understanding of how long a minute is with Minute or More, an engaging hands-on activity that combines prediction, measurement and investigation. Perfect for supporting the Year 3 measurement objective of knowing the number of seconds in a minute, this practical activity brings learning to life through movement, discussion and real-world experiences. What’s Included? A ready-to-use activity grid featuring 6 engaging timed activities A blank activity grid so children can create and investigate their own challenges How to play instructions Why You’ll Love It Directly supports the Year 3 objective: know the number of seconds in a minute Encourages estimation and prediction skills Helps children develop a realistic understanding of time duration Promotes discussion, reasoning and investigation Easy to adapt for different ages and abilities Requires minimal preparation Perfect For ✔ Time and Measurement lessons ✔ Maths investigations ✔ Practical and active learning sessions ✔ Small group work ✔ Home learning activities ✔ STEM and enquiry-based learning Skills Covered Measuring time Estimating durations Reading and recording seconds Comparing predictions with results Mathematical reasoning Problem-solving and investigation Minute or More transforms learning about time into a fun investigation, helping children build confidence with seconds, minutes and estimating duration through meaningful, hands-on experiences.