Read a calendar

KEY NOTES :-

1. What is a Calendar?

  • A calendar is a chart that shows days, weeks, and months of a year.
  • It helps us keep track of dates and special events.

2. Parts of a Calendar

  • Days of the week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
  • Months of the year: January to December (12 months in a year).
  • Weeks: A week has 7 days.
  • Days in a month: Some months have 30 or 31 days, while February has 28 or 29 days (in a leap year).

3. How to Read a Calendar?

  • Find the current month at the top.
  • Look at the rows and columns to find days and dates.
  • Use the first letter of the days (S, M, T, W, T, F, S) to help locate a date.
  • Find important dates such as birthdays, holidays, and school events.

4. Special Features of a Calendar

  • Weekends: Saturday and Sunday.
  • Holidays: Marked in red or bold letters.
  • Seasons: Different months belong to different seasons (e.g., winter in December).

Learn with an example

📙 How many days are there in January?

  • 28
  • 30
  • 31
  • 29
  • Find the last day of the month:
  • The last day of January is 31st January. There are 31 days in January.

📙 How many days are there in November?

  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • Find the last day of the month:
  • The last day of November is 30th November. There are 30 days in November.

How many Thursdays are there in August?

  • 6
  • 4
  • 3
  • 5
  • Find the Thursday column:

Count how many numbers are in the Thursday column. There are 4 numbers. There are 4 Thursdays in August.

Let’s practice!🖊️