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BB.1 Days of the week

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Understanding the Days of the Week

The week is made up of seven days. We use the days of the week to organize time and plan our activities. The days repeat in the same order every week.

Examples:
  • Monday is the first school day for many students.
  • Saturday and Sunday are the weekend days.
  • Friday comes just before the weekend.
Helpful Hint

There are always seven days in a week, and they always come in the same order: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Order of the Days

The days of the week follow a pattern. Knowing the order helps us understand what comes before or after a day.

Examples:
  • Tuesday comes after Monday.
  • Thursday comes before Friday.
  • Sunday is the last day of the week.
All Days of the Week:
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
Helpful Hint

Remembering the order of the days can help you plan your week and know what to expect tomorrow or what happened yesterday.

School Days and Weekend Days

In most places, school days are from Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday are the weekend, when many people rest or spend time with family.

Examples:
  • Wednesday is a school day.
  • Saturday is a weekend day.
  • Friday is the last school day of the week.
Helpful Hint

Think about what you usually do on school days versus weekend days. This will help you remember how the week is divided.

Using Days to Plan Activities

We often match events or routines to certain days. Knowing the day helps us remember when something important will happen.

Examples:
  • Library day at school might be on Tuesday.
  • Soccer practice could be on Thursday.
  • Family dinner may happen every Sunday evening.
Helpful Hint

Think of special activities that happen on certain days of your week. This helps connect the days to real-life events.

Solving Real-Life Problems with Days of the Week

We use the days of the week to answer questions about time. Knowing the days helps us plan ahead and understand schedules.

Examples:
  • If today is Monday, tomorrow will be Tuesday.
  • Emma has swimming lessons on Friday. If today is Wednesday, she will wait two more days.
  • School ends on Friday. If today is Thursday, tomorrow will be the last day of the school week.
Helpful Hint

Always think about the order of the days to figure out what comes before or after. This makes it easier to solve real-life problems with schedules.