Time - First Grade
What is Time?
Concept: Time helps us know when things happen! We use days, months, seasons, and clocks to measure and organize time.
Why Learn About Time?
✓ To know what day it is
✓ To understand seasons and weather
✓ To plan our activities
✓ To be on time for school and events
💡 Tip: Learning about time helps us organize our day and never be late!
1. Days of the Week
Concept: A week has 7 days. Each day has a special name. We repeat the same 7 days every week!
The 7 Days of the Week
1
Monday
Start of week
2
Tuesday
Second day
3
Wednesday
Middle of week
4
Thursday
Fourth day
5
Friday
Last school day
6
Saturday
Weekend!
7
Sunday
Weekend!
Memory Song:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday too,
Thursday, Friday just for you,
Saturday, Sunday that's the end,
Now let's say those days again!
Important Facts:
✓ There are 7 days in one week
✓ The days repeat in the same order every week
✓ Monday to Friday are usually school/work days
✓ Saturday and Sunday are the weekend
✓ After Sunday comes Monday again!
💡 Tip: Practice saying the days in order every morning!
2. Seasons of the Year
Concept: A year has 4 seasons. Each season has different weather and brings special changes to nature!
🌸 SPRING
Weather: Mild, flowers bloom
Months: March, April, May
Nature: Plants grow, birds sing
Activities: Plant seeds, fly kites
☀️ SUMMER
Weather: Hot and sunny
Months: June, July, August
Nature: Trees full of leaves
Activities: Swimming, beach
🍂 AUTUMN/FALL
Weather: Cool, windy
Months: Sept, Oct, Nov
Nature: Leaves fall, harvest
Activities: Jumping in leaves
❄️ WINTER
Weather: Cold, may snow
Months: Dec, Jan, Feb
Nature: Some trees bare
Activities: Building snowmen
Season Cycle:
After Winter comes Spring again!
💡 Tip: Look outside to see what season it is based on the weather and nature!
3. Months of the Year
Concept: A year has 12 months. Each month has a different number of days. We use months to organize the whole year!
The 12 Months
1. January
31 days • Winter ❄️
2. February
28/29 days • Winter ❄️
3. March
31 days • Spring 🌸
4. April
30 days • Spring 🌸
5. May
31 days • Spring 🌸
6. June
30 days • Summer ☀️
7. July
31 days • Summer ☀️
8. August
31 days • Summer ☀️
9. September
30 days • Autumn 🍂
10. October
31 days • Autumn 🍂
11. November
30 days • Autumn 🍂
12. December
31 days • Winter ❄️
Memory Trick for Days in Months:
🤜 Make two fists in front of you
👊 The bumps (knuckles) = 31 days
🤚 The valleys (spaces) = 30 days (or 28/29 for Feb)
📅 January (knuckle) = 31, February (valley) = 28/29, March (knuckle) = 31...
Important Facts:
✓ There are 12 months in one year
✓ Most months have 30 or 31 days
✓ February has 28 days (29 in leap year)
✓ A year has 365 days (366 in leap year)
✓ Your birthday month is special!
💡 Tip: Practice saying all 12 months in order to remember them!
4. Read a Calendar
Concept: A calendar shows all the days, weeks, and months in a year. It helps us plan and remember important dates!
Sample Calendar - January 2025
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Weekend
Birthday
Holiday
How to Read a Calendar:
1. Find the month name at the top
2. Look at the days of the week row (Sun-Sat)
3. Find the date number you need
4. Match it with the day of the week column
💡 Tip: Mark important dates like birthdays and holidays on your calendar!
5. A.M. or P.M.
Concept: We divide each day into two parts: A.M. (morning) and P.M. (afternoon/evening/night). This helps us know what time of day it is!
🌅 A.M.
Stands for: Ante Meridiem
Meaning: Before noon
Time: Midnight to 11:59
When: Morning time
Activities:
☀️ Wake up
🍳 Eat breakfast
🚌 Go to school
📚 Morning classes
🌙 P.M.
Stands for: Post Meridiem
Meaning: After noon
Time: 12:00 to 11:59
When: Afternoon/Evening
Activities:
🍽️ Eat lunch
⚽ Play after school
🍕 Eat dinner
😴 Go to bed
📝 Practice Examples
Q: Is 7:00 in the morning A.M. or P.M.?
A: 7:00 A.M. (morning)
Q: Is 3:00 in the afternoon A.M. or P.M.?
A: 3:00 P.M. (afternoon)
Q: Do you eat breakfast at 8:00 A.M. or 8:00 P.M.?
A: 8:00 A.M. (morning time)
Q: Do you go to bed at 9:00 A.M. or 9:00 P.M.?
A: 9:00 P.M. (night time)
Important Times to Remember:
12:00 A.M. = Midnight
12:00 P.M. = Noon
💡 Tip: Think about when the sun is out - morning (A.M.) or after noon (P.M.)!
Time Concepts Quick Reference
| Concept | Number | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Days in a Week | 7 days | Monday to Sunday |
| Seasons in a Year | 4 seasons | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Months in a Year | 12 months | January to December |
| Days in a Year | 365 days | 366 in leap year |
Important Time Vocabulary
- Week: A period of 7 days
- Season: One of four periods in a year with different weather
- Month: One of 12 divisions of a year
- Calendar: A chart showing days, weeks, and months
- A.M.: Time from midnight to noon (morning)
- P.M.: Time from noon to midnight (afternoon/evening)
- Year: 365 days or 12 months
- Weekend: Saturday and Sunday
🎯 Tips for Time Success 🎯
- ✓ Say the days of the week in order every day
- ✓ Look at a calendar every morning to know the date
- ✓ Observe the weather to understand seasons
- ✓ Practice all 12 months in order
- ✓ Connect A.M. with breakfast and P.M. with dinner
- ✓ Mark special days on a calendar!
⭐ You're a Time Expert! ⭐
Amazing work learning about time! You now know the days of the week, the four seasons, all 12 months, how to read a calendar, and the difference between A.M. and P.M. These are super important life skills that will help you organize your day, never miss special events, and always be on time. Keep practicing and you'll be a time master!