What children learn about days and months at each age
- Three- and four-year-olds can learn the names in order as a chant, long before they understand how long a week is.
- Four- to six-year-olds start linking days to events: "Saturday is when we see Grandma." They begin to use yesterday, today and tomorrow.
- Six- to eight-year-olds can learn the months in order, which month their birthday is in, and how many days the months have.
What to type in the form
- Days or months. One song each. Seven days or twelve months both fit in two minutes.
- Where the week starts. Many US calendars start on Sunday; many UK and European calendars start on Monday. Use the one on your wall or classroom calendar.
- One real thing per day: library day, swimming, pancake Sunday, Grandma's visit.
- For months, one thing per month where you live: birthdays, first snow, the beach.
- An action, such as stand up for the weekend.
How to use it
In class, sing it at calendar time every morning and point to the day on the chart. At home, play it at breakfast and ask "what day is it today?" when the song reaches today. Once children know the order, stop the song and ask which day comes next. For months, sing it on the first day of each month and find birthdays in the song. Keep the same song for several weeks; order is learned by repetition.
Accuracy: order and tricky words
The writer is told to keep the days or months in order, but read the lyrics before the song is made and check none is missing. Wednesday and February are often said differently from how they are spelled, and the singer will say them in a common way that may differ from your local habit. If a word sounds wrong in a version, make another. If you add facts about months, such as "30 days in April", check them.
Choosing style and voice
Campfire sing-along gives a steady beat that groups can clap to, which suits calendar time. Playful and bouncy is good for younger children. Choose a warm female or male voice. The song can also be sung in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese or Italian, which makes it a good early song in a new language. See good morning songs for circle time.
Ideas beyond the basic days song
- A weekend song that counts down the sleeps to Saturday.
- A today, yesterday and tomorrow song for kindergarten calendar time.
- A months song with each child's birthday month, using first names only.
- A seasons and months song once children know both, paired with the weather and seasons song.
Example lyrics
Made with Still Morning for a made-up class, from these details: "Days of the week starting on Monday for a preschool class. Monday painting, Tuesday library books, Wednesday music, Thursday garden, Friday show and tell, Saturday and Sunday family days. Children stand up and wave for the weekend.". Lyrics as the writer drafted them, before any edits.
[Verse 1] Monday we paint with red and blue Tuesday we find a book that’s new Wednesday we sing a happy tune Thursday we watch the flowers bloom Friday we bring a thing to show Saturday, Sunday, home we go [Chorus] Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday too Thursday, Friday, all week through Saturday, Sunday, stand up tall Wave your hands, we love them all [Verse 2] Monday we start the week with cheer Tuesday the library books are here Wednesday we clap and stomp the beat Thursday we walk with garden feet Friday we share a favorite toy Saturday, Sunday, full of joy [Chorus] Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday too Thursday, Friday, all week through Saturday, Sunday, stand up tall Wave your hands, we love them all [Bridge] Clap for the week, stomp your feet Seven days, all complete [Chorus] Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday too Thursday, Friday, all week through Saturday, Sunday, stand up tall Wave your hands, we love them all
What it cannot do
It teaches names and order, not reading a calendar or telling time. It cannot change a single note, so you cannot make Saturday land on a particular beat. The music model may blur a word; make another version if one is unclear.
Questions parents ask
Should the song start on Sunday or Monday?
Match the calendar children see every day. Tell us in the details and the writer follows it.
Can I make a months of the year song?
Yes. Ask for the months in the details. Twelve months with one picture each fit in a song of about two minutes.
Can I include yesterday, today and tomorrow?
Yes, as a chorus. That works well for children of five and up who already know the days.
Is a two-minute song too long for calendar time?
For most preschool groups it is fine, since the children move along with it. If you need it shorter, stop after the second chorus.
Can I make the days song in Spanish?
Yes. Choose Spanish in the form. See Spanish songs for kids for mixing English and Spanish.
How often should we sing it?
Every day at the same moment, for at least a few weeks. Order is learned through repetition, and a daily calendar time gives children a reason to use it.
Can the song include our class routine for each day?
Yes. One real activity per day is what makes the song stick, such as library on Tuesday or music on Wednesday. Use first names only if you mention children.
Updated 2026-10-17. Made with AI. The words come from an AI writer working from your details, and you approve them. The music and the voice come from an AI music model (not a human singer).