Learning the days of the week is an important step for young children as they develop their understanding of time and sequence. Here are three simple and fun ideas to help your child learn the days of the week:
1. Display Colorful Posters
Create or purchase colorful and visually appealing posters (
here are some cute Rainbow Frog posters of mine) with each day of the week written on them. Hang these posters in a prominent location in your classroom or playroom, where your child will see them regularly.
Each day, read the day of the week and talk about what you will be doing and how it is different or the same to other days. Encourage your children to tell you what the day will be tomorrow and what it was yesterday.
2. Sing a Song About the Days of the Week
There are many catchy songs about the days of the week available online and in children's books. Sing these songs with your child, encouraging them to join in and repeat the days of the week. Today is Monday by Eric Carle is a favorite of ours!
3. Play a Memory Game
Create a simple memory game using flashcards or small objects, each representing a day of the week. Shuffle the cards or objects and place them face down. Take turns flipping over two cards or objects at a time, trying to match the days of the week. If you match a pair, keep them and continue playing. Whoever matches the most pairs at the end of the game wins.
This math pack has an activity for sequencing days of the week on cards and it's ready to print.
