Minds On

Calendar

Examine the calendar page for January.

There is a picture of the January calendar. There are 6 rows and 7 columns. The first row begins from left to right with Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The 6th column, Friday, is marked January 1st. There is a fireworks symbol on January 1st. There is a tooth symbol on Saturday, January 9th. There is a guitar symbol on Wednesday January 13th. There is a snowflake marking the 27th, 28th, and 29th of January.

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Consider the following questions. If possible, share your thinking with a partner.

  • What do you notice about the calendar page?
  • What do you think all the symbols might mean?
  • What kind of symbols would you use if you were making a calendar page?

Record your thoughts using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.

Action

Special dates

Calendars help us keep track of special dates, events and different holidays.

Let’s examine the January calendar from the Minds On section.

There is a picture of the January calendar. There are 6 rows and 7 columns. The first row begins from left to right with Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The 6th column, Friday, is marked January 1st. There is a fireworks symbol on January 1st. There is a tooth symbol on Saturday, January 9th. There is a guitar symbol on Wednesday January 13th. There is a snowflake marking the 27th, 28th, and 29th of January.

What might the symbols on the calendar represent?

For each meaning, select the corresponding image.

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

  • What special dates would you mark on your calendar?
  • What symbols might you use to represent them?

Record your thoughts using pictures, drawings, symbols, or words. You may also choose to use a voice recording, speech-to-text, or writing tool. If possible, share your thinking with a partner.

Exploring the seasons

Calendars also help us keep track of the weather so that we can plan different activities.

In Canada, we have 4 seasons of weather. Do you know them?

Consider the following images of the same tree during each of the four seasons. What do you notice?

There is a picture of the same tree in four different seasons. The first image shows the tree in a grassy meadow. The tree has many green leaves near the top, but some leaves have not appeared. The second image shows the same tree with lush green leaves in full bloom. The grass in the photo is also greener and fuller. The third photo shows the tree with some yellow, orange, and brown leaves. The last image the tree has no leaves and there is snow on the ground.

Match the season to its weather.

For each season, select the corresponding image.

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

  • Which months do you think happen in the winter?
  • Which months do you think happen in the spring?

Press ’Hint’ to access information to help you brainstorm.

Use the weather to help make your decision.

Match the months to the seasons in Canada.

Practice: Puzzles

Let’s use what we’ve learned to solve some puzzles!

Puzzle 1:

I am a month in the spring.

I have 30 days in my month.

What month am I?

To help us, let’s explore the spring months:

Calendar pages for the spring months of March, April, and May. March and May each have 31 days.

Let’s guess the month!

Select the correct answer, then press “Check Answer” to see how you did.

Let’s try another!

Puzzle 2:

I am a month in the fall.

I have 31 days.

What month am I?

To help us, let’s explore the fall months:

Calendar pages for the fall months of September, October, and November. September and November each have 30 days.

Let’s guess the month!

Select the correct answer, then press “Check Answer” to see how you did.

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

  • What’s your favourite season?
  • What’s your favourite month?

Record your thoughts using pictures, drawings, symbols, or words. You may also choose to use a voice recording, speech-to-text, or writing tool. If possible, share your thinking with a partner.

Consolidation

Create your own calendar

You’re going to make your own calendar page!

You may use the calendar template provided or make your own.

Here’s what to do:

  • Choose your favourite month or a month that is special to you
  • Show all the days of the week
  • Show all the dates in the month (how many days does the month you chose have?)
  • Use pictures, drawings, or words to show at least 4 special days, activities, events or holidays in your month

Press ’Hint’ to access a list of the months of the year and days of the week.

Complete the Calendar Template in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

Calendar Template

Press the ‘Activity’ button to access the Calendar Template. 

Activity (Open PDF in a new window)

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel...

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.