# Blackboard Time-Tellers The Chalkboard Kitchen Clock is Perfect for Teaching Kids to Tell Time By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkboard-kitchen-clock References: [nickelcobalt.tumblr](http://nickelcobalt.tumblr.com/post/3941498225/evrtstudio-chalkboard-clock-out-of-my-price) & [shopterrain](http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=HOUS-WALL-30-001001&Category_Code=NEWA-ARRI) You'd better know how to [tell time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaking-clock) if you want to get this Chalkboard Kitchen Clock. Despite its childlike, whimsical aesthetic, this clock lacks numbers, which means you'll have to eyeball the clock's hands closely to ascertain the time. The Chalkboard Kitchen Clock is a playful take on the [traditional wall clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc17). Perfect for writing down reminders, this time-teller could also be a great way to teach children how to [read time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-timer). They can even draw on it afterward as a reward! Available on Terrain, the Chalkboard Kitchen Clock is priced at $248. It comes with an assortment of chalk in primary colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whimsical Wall Clocks:** Opportunity for creating novel and playful wall clocks that deviate from traditional designs and incorporate unique features. - **Interactive Time Education:** Opportunity to develop educational tools that engage and encourage children to learn how to read time in a hands-on and interactive way. - **Functional Decor for Kids:** Opportunity to design functional and aesthetically pleasing decor items specifically targeted towards children's spaces, which serve both practical and decorative purposes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to explore innovative and creative designs for wall clocks that enhance the overall aesthetic of a space. - **Educational Products:** Opportunity for educational product manufacturers to develop interactive tools that make learning how to tell time more engaging and fun for children. - **Children's Furniture and Decor:** Opportunity to create functional decor items specifically designed for children's spaces, catering to their unique needs and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Subtle Lifestyle-Changing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlocal-clock.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Alternative Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock.md) - [Clapperboard-Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-alarm-clock.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-house-alarm-clock.md)