Let’s learn about the seven days of the week! Each day has a special name and story. We’ll find out where these names come from and how to spell them. Are you ready for a fun adventure through the week?
Monday is the first day of the week. Its name comes from the word “Moon.” Isn’t that cool? You can spell Monday like this: M-O-N-D-A-Y.
Tuesday is the second day. It’s named after Tyr, a brave god from old stories. To spell Tuesday, remember: T-U-E-S-D-A-Y.
Wednesday is the third day. Its name comes from Woden, a wise and poetic god. The spelling for Wednesday is a bit tricky: W-E-D-N-E-S-D-A-Y.
Thursday is the fourth day. It’s named after Thor, the mighty god of thunder. You can spell Thursday like this: T-H-U-R-S-D-A-Y.
Friday is the fifth day, and many people love it! It’s named after Frigg, a goddess of love. Spell Friday as F-R-I-D-A-Y.
Saturday is the sixth day. It’s named after Saturn, a god who loved farming. You can spell Saturday like this: S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y.
Sunday is the seventh and last day of the week. Its name means “day of the sun.” The spelling for Sunday is S-U-N-D-A-Y.
Now you know the seven days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Each day has a special name and story. Keep practicing their names and spellings, and you’ll be a days-of-the-week expert in no time!
Day Detective: Go on a “Day Detective” mission! Each day, try to find something special that reminds you of the day’s name. For example, on Monday, look for the moon in the sky or draw a picture of it. On Thursday, find a book or a picture of Thor, the mighty god. Share your discoveries with your family or friends and explain why they remind you of that day.
Days of the Week Song: Create a fun song or rhyme to help you remember the order of the days of the week. Use the special stories behind each day’s name to make your song interesting. You can sing it to your favorite tune or make up your own melody. Perform your song for your class or family and teach them how to sing it too!
Weekly Calendar Craft: Make your own weekly calendar using craft materials like colored paper, markers, and stickers. Write the name of each day at the top of a piece of paper and draw or paste pictures that represent the story behind each day’s name. For example, draw a sun for Sunday or a hammer for Thursday. Hang your calendar in your room and use it to plan your week!
