English Language ArtsK-2
Days of the Week and Months Word Search
By Jill C.
A word search and vocabulary reference for 1st graders that builds spelling and recognition of the seven days of the week and the twelve months of the year. It includes a vocabulary list to keep at the desk, plus two short writing prompts asking students about their favorite day and their birthday month, making it a light, familiar activity for a 20-30 minute block.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce the vocabulary list first by reading the days and months aloud together, and have students point to each word as they say it.
- Discussion question: Which day of the week do you like best, and why? When is your birthday month?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a word bank or highlight the first letter of each word in the grid, and let students work in pairs.
- Extension for advanced students: Have them write the months in order from memory, or find the days that come after a given day and write a sentence about their week.
- Estimated time: About 20-30 minutes, including the vocabulary review, the search itself, and the two writing lines.
English Language ArtsK-2
Days of the Week and Months Word Search
By Jill C.
A word search and vocabulary reference for 1st graders that builds spelling and recognition of the seven days of the week and the twelve months of the year. It includes a vocabulary list to keep at the desk, plus two short writing prompts asking students about their favorite day and their birthday month, making it a light, familiar activity for a 20-30 minute block.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce the vocabulary list first by reading the days and months aloud together, and have students point to each word as they say it.
- Discussion question: Which day of the week do you like best, and why? When is your birthday month?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a word bank or highlight the first letter of each word in the grid, and let students work in pairs.
- Extension for advanced students: Have them write the months in order from memory, or find the days that come after a given day and write a sentence about their week.
- Estimated time: About 20-30 minutes, including the vocabulary review, the search itself, and the two writing lines.