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Milford Watch Company Helping Kids Learn To Tell Time

A Milford company is helping children learn to tell time with a new watch design.

Milford, CT - One Milford business is hoping that time has not run out for teaching youngsters the value of telling time.

According to Fox 61 News, DiscountWatchStore.com, a Milford-based business, conducted a study of children around the country. The retailer conducted the study in seven states, with 2,000 kids, ages 6 to 12.

The results came back, showing only 1 out of eight children scored well on the study, Fox reports.

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After the findings, the business decided to create a special watch to help children learn the art of old fashioned time telling.

DiscountWatchStore.com, teaming up with the Boys and Girls Clubs, announced its new Easy Time Teller watch, which will help youngsters read an analog clock, according to Fox 61.

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The company will also partner with the Boys and Girls Clubs to hold time telling workshops.

For more information on the new watch, visit the company website here.

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