Has your little one finally learnt how to read the time on their time teacher watch? Now comes the really tricky part of getting them to look after their very own EasyRead watch!
Our time teacher watches are suitable for children ages 4+, which also means they’re suitable for all of their daily activities. With a stainless steel back, non-allergenic plating, and a washable nylon strap, our EasyRead watches are ready for anything your little ones have planned, but there are some steps that you can take to keep them in their best condition and make sure they last as long as needed.
Choose our waterproof watches
Our EasyRead watches are water resistant and can withstand splashing, but not total immersion (unless you opt for our waterproof watches). This means that your little ones don’t need to take them off when washing their hands or walking to school in the rain, but continued exposure to water will damage even the most robust EasyRead system, so make sure that they always take it off before showering or bathing.
We all like to think that we can trust our little ones to be responsible for their watches, but if your child is active and outdoorsy and you’re worried that they’ll use their watch around water, why not treat them to one of our waterproof versions? These watches are waterproof up to 50m and their stainless steel case and scratch-resistant glass means they can be used anywhere, anytime, without becoming too damaged, and also means that it doesn’t matter if your little one forgets to take it off before entering water.
Check the strap
Our watch straps come in a wide range of colours and designs to suit all different tastes, so you can easily customise your little ones’ watch if their favourite colour changes over time, or if the original strap becomes worn.
Our breathable nylon straps with stainless steel buckles are tough and washable, but they can become worn down through continued rough play or water damage. So, keep ahead of this by checking the strap every week or so, particularly after outdoor activities, or stock up on one or two extra straps to keep at home in case the strap breaks.
Take it off when necessary
Our watches are built to last, but like all accessories, it is a good idea to ask your child to take off their time teacher watch before doing any rough or physical activities.
This includes playing sports like rugby or football in school or helping with manual chores around the house and garden. Of course, this is within reason – we can’t expect them to remember this every time they want to swing on the monkey bars or play tag – but they should take it off before engaging in any activities that are likely to damage the plating or scratch the watch face.
A great way to get your little one to understand this is to compare their watch to a pair of glasses; either their own pair or one that belongs to a family member. Explain that if an activity would require them to take off their glasses, then they should also take off their watch to keep it safe.
Store it safely
Our watches can be used any time of the day or night, but when they’re not in use it’s a good idea to store them in a way that prevents them from accidentally becoming damaged.
As a starting point, watches should never be stored face-down as this is almost guaranteed to result in a scratched surface, so encourage your little one to get into the habit of storing their watch with the face facing upwards. If you’re worried that they’ll probably forget to do this, or you’re trying to encourage them to take good care of their belongings, then invest in a protective case to keep the watch safe when not in use. This can then be stored by their bedside or packed into their school bag to make sure that their time teacher watch is protected whilst they’re out and about and always on hand when they need it.
Remember it’s a tool
A time teacher watch is a fun but educational resource, and it is often the first such tool that a young child will use. So, whilst it is fun to play with throughout the day, make sure you remind your little one that it is much more of an educational tool than a toy and they need to use it properly.
Encourage them to be careful with it, just as they would be careful with school property, and remind them that they shouldn’t let other children try on their watch if they can’t trust them to be careful with it. Having their very own watch also signals to young learners that they are growing up and are trusted to keep their belongings safe, so remind them that if they can look after their watch then everyone will know that they are growing up to be reliable and responsible, and praise them for taking good care of their watch.
Our EasyRead time teacher watches
Do our durable, reliable EasyRead watches sound like a good investment in your little ones’ learning? Check out our full range here, and don’t forget to practice our EasyRead method with them – available for all our Past/To Watches and our 12/24 Hour Watches.