Grade 1
  1. Numbers and Counting  1.1. Counting to 10  1.2. Counting to 20  1.3. Counting to 50  1.4. Counting to 100  1.5. Writing Numbers 1 to 10  1.6. Writing Numbers 1 to 20  1.7. Writing Numbers 1 to 50  1.8. Writing Numbers 1 to 100  1.9. Reading Numbers 1 to 10  1.10. Reading Numbers 1 to 20  1.11. Reading Numbers 1 to 50  1.12. Reading Numbers 1 to 100  1.13. Comparing Numbers  1.14. Ordering Numbers  1.15. Odd and Even Numbers  1.16. Number Patterns  1.17. Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s  1.18. Understanding Zero
  2. Basic Addition and Subtraction  2.1. Understanding Addition  2.2. Addition Facts within 10  2.3. Addition Facts within 20  2.4. Adding Zero  2.5. Adding One More  2.6. Adding Two More  2.7. Adding Three More  2.8. Adding Using Pictures  2.9. Addition Word Problems  2.10. Understanding Subtraction  2.11. Subtraction Facts within 10  2.12. Subtraction Facts within 20  2.13. Subtracting Zero  2.14. Subtracting One  2.15. Subtracting Two  2.16. Subtraction Using Pictures  2.17. Subtraction Word Problems  2.18. Introduction to Doubles Facts  2.19. Introduction to Making 10
  3. Place Value and Number Sense  3.1. Understanding Tens and Ones  3.2. Counting by Tens  3.3. Place Value within 20  3.4. Place Value within 50  3.5. Place Value within 100  3.6. Reading and Writing Two-Digit Numbers  3.7. Comparing Two-Digit Numbers  3.8. Decomposing Numbers
  4. Measurement  4.1. Length  4.1.1. Comparing Lengths  4.1.2. Measuring with Non-Standard Units  4.1.3. Using Standard Units (Inches and Centimeters) in Length  4.2. Weight  4.2.1. Comparing Weights  4.2.2. Heavy and Light Objects  4.2.3. Introduction to Grams and Pounds  4.3. Capacity  4.3.1. Comparing Capacity  4.3.2. Full and Empty  4.3.3. Introduction to Liters and Milliliters  4.4. Time  4.4.1. Telling Time to the Hour  4.4.2. Telling Time to the Half Hour  4.4.3. Days of the Week  4.4.4. Months of the Year  4.4.5. Understanding Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow  4.5. Money  4.5.1. Recognizing Coins  4.5.2. Counting Coins  4.5.3. Introduction to Dollar and Cents Symbols  4.5.4. Simple Addition and Subtraction with Money
  5. Geometry  5.1. 2D Shapes  5.1.1. Recognizing 2D Shapes  5.1.2. Drawing 2D Shapes  5.1.3. Naming 2D Shapes  5.1.4. Properties of 2D Shapes  5.1.5. Sorting 2D Shapes  5.1.6. Composing Simple Shapes  5.2. 3D Shapes  5.2.1. Recognizing 3D Shapes  5.2.2. Naming 3D Shapes  5.2.3. Properties of 3D Shapes  5.2.4. Sorting 3D Shapes  5.3. Position and Direction  5.3.1. Left and Right  5.3.2. Above and Below  5.3.3. Inside and Outside  5.3.4. Near and Far  5.3.5. In Front and Behind
  6. Patterns and Sorting  6.1. Recognizing Patterns  6.2. Extending Patterns  6.3. Creating Patterns  6.4. Sorting by Color  6.5. Sorting by Shape  6.6. Sorting by Size
  7. Data and Graphing  7.1. Introduction to Data  7.2. Collecting Data  7.3. Tally Marks  7.4. Bar Graphs  7.5. Picture Graphs  7.6. Interpreting Simple Graphs
  8. Fractions  8.1. Understanding Halves  8.2. Understanding Fourths  8.3. Dividing Shapes into Equal Parts  8.4. Identifying Equal and Unequal Parts

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Days of the Week


Introduction

The days of the week are one of the most important units of time we should learn about. In almost every culture around the world, people use a seven-day system that helps us organize our activities, remember important events, and understand when things will happen in the future or happened in the past. Learning about the days of the week is the first step for children to understand time and organize their schedules.

Seven days

Let's take a look at the seven days of the week. Every week has the same seven days, and they repeat in the same order. The days are as follows:

  1. monday
  2. Tuesday
  3. Wednesday
  4. Thursday
  5. Friday
  6. Saturday
  7. sunday
sunday monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Understanding the order

One important thing to remember is the order of the days. To keep everything organized, here's what order they are in:

  • First - Monday
  • Second - Tuesday
  • Third - Wednesday
  • Fourth Thursday
  • Fifth - Friday
  • Sixth - Saturday
  • Seventh - Sunday

We can say "Monday is before Tuesday" and "Tuesday is after Monday." This helps us plan and know what will happen next.

Use of days of the week

We use the days of the week to tell when things happen. For example:

  • We go to school from Monday to Friday.
  • Saturday and Sunday are weekends.
  • We have sports practice every Wednesday.
  • A popular TV show might be on Thursday night.

Example activities

Here are some fun activities to help us remember the order of the days:

  • Singing the Days: Sing a song that lists the days of the week in order.
  • Calendar Fun: Use a calendar and point to each day while saying its name.
  • Week planner: Write down your weekly schedule, such as school days and weekend plans.

Days and numbers

Each day can be associated with a number from 1 to 7. This is helpful when counting. For example, if today is Monday (day 1), then two days later it will be Wednesday (day 3).

    Monday = Day 1 Tuesday = Day 2 Wednesday = Day 3 Thursday = Day 4 Friday = Day 5 Saturday = Day 6 Sunday = Day 7

Counting down the days

We can also use numbers to count days, for example:

    Start on Tuesday: 1. Tuesday (Day 1) 2. Wednesday (Day 2) 3. Thursday (Day 3)

This is a good way to plan ahead.

monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday sunday

Interesting facts about the week

Here are some fun facts to make learning about the days even more exciting:

  • The seven-day week has been used for thousands of years!
  • The weekend is a special time for rest and play. It usually includes Saturday and Sunday.
  • In some places the week starts on Sunday instead of Monday.

Working with days together

Let's do some exercises to remember the order and names of the days:

  1. If today is Tuesday, then which day will come after that?
  2. Which day comes before Friday?
  3. Is Sunday a weekday or part of the weekend?
  4. If today is Monday then how many days till Saturday?

Write down the answer to each question and discuss it with your classmates or family.

Conclusion

Understanding the days of the week is a fundamental part of learning to manage time. Recognizing each day, knowing the order, and associating activities with specific days helps us stay organized. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to manage your week like a pro!


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