Understanding Calendars: Days, Dates & More
Understanding Calendars: Days, Dates & More
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Understanding Calendars: Days, Dates & More
Understanding Calendars: Days, Dates & More
Warm-Up: Days of the Week
What day is it today? What day is it tomorrow? What day was it yesterday?
What do you already know about calendars?
Learning intentions
We are learning what a calendar is.
We are learning to find days and months on a calendar.
We are learning to identify important dates.
Success criteria: To be able to name the months, find dates, and use a calendar to answer questions.
What is a Calendar?
A calendar is a tool we use to keep track of days, weeks, months, and years.
Why Do We Use Calendars?
Calendars help us remember important dates, plan events, and see which day it is.
Key Vocabulary
Calendar, Date, Month, Year, Week, Weekend, Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday
Months of the Year
There are 12 months in a year. Can you name them all?
How Many Days in a Week?
A week has 7 days. Can you list them all?
Dates for Calendar
January 6th - Lylah
February 4th - Tyler
March 7th- Jonah
April 4th - Bella
April 7th- Neeve
April 29th - Chelsea
May 2nd - Malachi
June 9th- Sarah
June 18th- Pagan
June 23rd- Luke
October 1sr- Tahlia
December 3rd - Mia
December 29th - Sam
Christmas- December 25th
New Years Eve - December 31st
Easter- April 5th
Halloween- October 30th
Yesterday and Tomorrow
Yesterday is the day before today. Tomorrow is the day after today.
Weekdays and Weekends
Weekdays: Monday to Friday. Weekends: Saturday and Sunday.
Spotting Weekends on a Calendar
Weekends are often marked in a different colour or column.
Identifying Important Dates
Birthdays, holidays, and school events all have special dates on a calendar.
Using a Calendar to Plan
We can plan activities by looking at dates on a calendar.
Success Criteria
I can name the months, find todays date, spot weekends, and answer questions using a calendar.
Independent Practice:
Dates and Calendars worksheet
Reflect: What Did You Learn?
Share one new thing you learned about calendars today.
Well Done! Calendar Champions
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
