Months - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Historical Dates, Years, and Times
In this lesson titled "Months," first-grade students will embark on an engaging journey through the calendar year, exploring the twelve distinct months and their significance. As part of the "Historical Dates, Years, and Times" chapter within the History unit, this lesson aims to lay the foundational knowledge of time measurement and its relevance to historical and cultural events.
Students will engage in interactive activities such as the "Months and Holidays Worksheet" and the "Months of the Year Worksheet," which are designed to familiarize them with the names and order of the months, enhancing their temporal awareness and vocabulary. Furthermore, the lesson will introduce the concept of holidays, focusing on "Thanksgiving Day" through a specific worksheet and a quiz. This approach not only highlights the cultural importance of holidays in marking historical events but also encourages students to connect personal and national moments of celebration and reflection.
Understanding the months of the year and their significance is vital for young learners as it builds a foundation for future learning in history, social studies, and personal time management.
Estimated classroom time: 13 min
Chapter: Historical Dates, Years, and Times
Unit: History
Click on any activity below to start learning.
1st
3:00 min
Months and Holidays Worksheet
worksheet
2nd
3:00 min
Months of the Year Worksheet
worksheet
3rd
4:00 min
Thanksgiving Day
video
4th
3:00 min
Thanksgiving Quiz Worksheet
worksheet
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Activity 1 / Months and Holidays Worksheet
Kids connect holidays to the calendar using this fun-filled month and holidays PDF worksheet! While working, your child will relate the sights and symbols of their favorite holidays to the corresponding month.
Along the way, kids gain a deeper understanding of the yearly calendar! -
Activity 2 / Months of the Year Worksheet
With twelve whole months, it can be tough for kids to remember them all! Challenge your child with this months of the year PDF worksheet, to reinforce their knowledge of the yearly calendar. Kids start at January and connect the dots by naming the months all in the correct order from start to finish.
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Activity 3 / Thanksgiving Day
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Activity 4 / Thanksgiving Quiz Worksheet
Increase your child’s historical and national knowledge while strengthening non-fiction reading skills using this interesting Thanksgiving quiz worksheet!
While working, your child will learn in-depth information surrounding this iconic holiday, adding context to this important day!
