Learn to read the clock: playfully, at home, at your own pace
Zeitlernen turns clock reading into a game: interactive clocks with movable hands, child-friendly theory, and a parent dashboard that shows you where your child stands.
Made for families
We built these features specifically for parents and children.
4 game modes
Discover the time, drag the hands, find the right clock and read the time, all with instant, friendly feedback.
The clock explained
Vivid theory with the three hands, step-by-step reading rules, clock history and 25 knowledge cards.
Parent dashboard
Learning time, quiz accuracy, streak and active days per child at a glance, across days, weeks or the whole year.
Mastery per clock time
See exactly which times your child already masters and which are still tricky, so you can practise them in a targeted way.
A profile for every child
Several children in one account, each with their own avatar in cheerful pastel colours.
Bedtime countdown
The home screen shows the live clock and gently counts down to your child's bedtime.
Stars & best list
1–3 stars per round and a personal best list per level: motivation without pressure.
Ad-free & safe
No ads, no selling of data. Operated in Switzerland, compliant with the Swiss FADP and the GDPR.
In the browser or as an app
In the browser you start right away, with no installation, on tablets, laptops and smartphones. The apps for iOS and Android are coming soon, and there your child can practise without an account too.
Why this matters
Reading the clock is abstract. Zeitlernen makes it tangible, guided by principles we stand behind.
At their own pace
Two difficulty levels, from a gentle start in 5-minute steps to the to-the-minute expert level.
Encourage, never punish
Every attempt counts: mistakes are for learning, and the feedback always stays friendly and encouraging.
Honest learning time
Only time from real practice rounds is counted. The dashboard numbers are honest: no idle time.
Learning in everyday life
Ten minutes at the kitchen table, the times of the day, the bedtime countdown. The clock becomes part of daily life.
Ready in a few minutes
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Sign up for free
Create an account on zeitlernen.app. All you need is an email address.
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Create a child profile
Pick a name, avatar and bedtime, for one child or several.
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Get going together
Discover the clock, drag the hands and collect the first stars.
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Track progress
See in the parent dashboard which times your child has already mastered.
Turn your child into a clock expert
Create a free account now and start today.
Questions? We're happy to help.
Zeitlernen is a project by blackpine GmbH, Bahnhofstrasse 2, 6210 Sursee, Switzerland.