Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand how a calendar works and identify days, months, and dates.
Materials and Prep
- A large wall calendar
- Colorful markers or stickers
- Basic understanding of numbers 1-31
Activities
- Days of the Week: Practice saying the days of the week in order. Use stickers to mark the current day on the calendar.
- Months of the Year: Learn the names of the months and identify the current month on the calendar.
- Counting and Dates: Count the days in the current month and find today's date on the calendar. Circle it with a marker.
Talking Points
- Days of the Week: "Today is [Day of the week]. Can you say the days of the week with me?"
- Months of the Year: "This is the month of [Current month]. Let's learn the names of all the months together."
- Counting and Dates: "Let's count the days in this month. Can you find today's date on the calendar and circle it?"