1 Prepare the construction paper.

For this tutorial we will be making a teddy bear clock but with a few modifications, the instructions can be used to make a variety of animal paper clocks. Start out by choosing two colors of construction paper.

2 Draw and cut an "8".

Draw and cut a number "8" on the 12" x 18" construction paper. This will define the bear's head and body. A number "8" can be easily made by drawing two intersecting circles. You can use plates or any round objects as guides for drawing the circles.

3 Trace onto construction paper.

Trace the outer edges of the number "8" on the larger sheet of construction paper to make a copy of the bear's main shape.

4 Draw a bear outline.

Transform the number "8" into a bear by drawing two circles on top to make the ears, two arms and a pair of legs.

5 Cut out the bear.

Cut out the bear.

6 Glue the "8" and the bear.

Glue the number "8" on the bear, aligning them at the edges.

7 Draw a face.

Create details on the bear using crayons or oil pastels—a pair of eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Draw a half-circle on each ear.

8 Draw ovals.

Draw an oval on each arm and leg. Color inside the ovals.

9 Write numbers.

Write the numbers 1 to 12 on the circle around the bear's tummy with crayons. Accurately position the numbers by marking their positions before writing them.

For fancier numbers, you can write them using puffy paint or metallic markers. Another option is to place number stickers or glue some craft foam numbers.

10 Create the clock's hands.

Make the clock's hands by drawing and cutting out two arrows out of construction paper or cardstock.

The length of the longer arrow should approximate the radius of the clock's face (length from the center to the edge of the circle).

11 Make a hole at the clock's center.

Punch a hole at the center of the clock using the tip of a pencil.

Align the arrows at the base and punch a hole near the bottom. Insert a round paper fastener or brad through the hole.

12 Position the clock's hands.

Attach the hands to the clock by inserting the round paper fastener through the clock's center hole.

13 Fasten the hands in place.

Split the ends of the round paper fastener at the back.

14 Use the clock.

Use your cute bear clock. Learn and practice telling the time by moving the hands. Check out ideas for making other animal clocks below.