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How do you teach days of the week with action?

Courtney Copriviza
Elementary School Teacher
Courtney Copriviza is an Elementary School Teacher based in Maui, HI. Courtney specializes in elementary education, classroom management, and social and emotional development. She holds a BA in Communication with a minor in Urban Education and an MA in Teaching from Santa Clara University. Courtney has also taught high school in Madrid, Spain. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society in Education.

Courtney Copriviza

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Set up a pocket chart at the front of your classroom. During the first month of school, change the chart yourself. Then, invite your students help change the chart to the current day of the week. Also, go over the dates for yesterday, today, and tomorrow so your kids understand the relationship between them.

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How do you teach the days of the week fun?

Courtney Copriviza
Elementary School Teacher
Courtney Copriviza is an Elementary School Teacher based in Maui, HI. Courtney specializes in elementary education, classroom management, and social and emotional development. She holds a BA in Communication with a minor in Urban Education and an MA in Teaching from Santa Clara University. Courtney has also taught high school in Madrid, Spain. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society in Education.

Courtney Copriviza

Elementary School Teacher

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Create a mnemonic song or invite your students to help you make one. Hand motions and dances are other great ways to engage your students. For instance, you might have a separate dance move for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and so on.

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At what age do children start learning the days of the week?

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Around 3-4 years of age is the perfect time to teach your child skills like this (days of the week, months of the year, etc.).

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What if he doesn't want to learn it?

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Try taking it slow and steady. Maybe try slipping the days into normal conversations. If he still refuses, bribery is always an option. If they get the days right, give them a piece of candy, or offer to do their favorite thing.

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What kind of song can they sing about the seven days of the week?

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Look up "The Days of the Week" song by The Singing Walrus-English Songs for Kids. I thought it was cute, but it does get annoying after awhile.

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