Parent Guide > The Clock Man

This week in class, we’re reading "The Clock Man" by Shel Silverstein.

In Shel Silverstein's poem "The Clock Man," a child is questioned about how much he would pay for more time.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Growing Up as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"Why should we value our youth?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this poem at home:
  • What was "The Clock Man" about?
  • What did you learn about Growing Up?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Why Your Perception of Time Can Change'
  • '57 Years Apart - A Boy And a Man Talk About Life'