What is a Calendar?
Calendars help us keep track of time!
A calendar shows us all the days in a month, organized into weeks. We can see special days like birthdays, holidays, and school events. Learning to read a calendar helps us plan our days and never miss important events!
How to Read a Calendar
1️⃣ Find the month at the top of the calendar
2️⃣ Look at the days of the week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, etc.)
3️⃣ Follow the numbers to find today's date
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Find Today's Date
Let's look at this calendar for June. Can you find today's date? (It's marked with green!)
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Example 2: Find Special Days
This calendar shows some special days in July. Can you find these days?
- July 4 - Independence Day (red, white and blue stars)
- July 15 - Swimming Lessons start (swimming icon)
- July 23 - Grandma's Birthday (cake icon)
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Parent Tips 🌟
- Make it personal: Use your family calendar to point out birthdays, holidays, and special events to make learning meaningful.
- Daily routine: Start each morning by looking at the calendar together to find today's date and discuss what's happening that day.
- Countdown fun: Create countdowns to special events (like birthdays or vacations) to practice counting days and understanding time passing.