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.
- Monday is the first school day for many students.
- Saturday and Sunday are the weekend days.
- Friday comes just before the weekend.
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.
- Tuesday comes after Monday.
- Thursday comes before Friday.
- Sunday is the last day of the week.
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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.
- Wednesday is a school day.
- Saturday is a weekend day.
- Friday is the last school day of the week.
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.
- Library day at school might be on Tuesday.
- Soccer practice could be on Thursday.
- Family dinner may happen every Sunday evening.
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.
- 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.
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.