ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Timekeeper

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard grown-ups talking about something called a timekeeper or a clock? Well, a timekeeper is a tool that helps people measure how long it takes for things to happen.

Imagine you are playing a game with your friends and your mom says you have to stop playing in 20 minutes. You'll need to pay attention to the timekeeper, so you know when 20 minutes have passed. Sometimes, time can feel like it's going really slowly, but when you're having fun, it can go too fast. This is when a timekeeper helps keep track of how much time you have left.

There are different types of timekeepers: some clocks have minute and hour hands that point to numbers, while others use digital numbers to show the time. Some people also use different devices to keep time, like stopwatches that measure how much time it takes to complete an activity or games.

In short, a timekeeper helps us keep track of time and know when certain activities start or end. It's important to pay attention to timekeepers so we don't run out of time to do the things we need or want to do!