Learning the days of the week can be much easier when children have something they can see, touch, and use each day. This free Days of the Week printable activity mat gives preschool and kindergarten children hands-on practice with the seven days of the week while introducing the concepts of today, yesterday, and tomorrow.
Instead of simply memorizing the days in order, children can choose the correct day cards and place them on the activity mat. This simple routine is a fun way to practice recognizing and sequencing the days of the week while building early calendar skills.
This free printable is perfect for preschool, Pre-K, kindergarten, homeschool, morning work, calendar time, and special education classrooms.
Free Days of the Week Printable Activity
This Days of the Week Activity Mat includes the seven days of the week in order, along with spaces for children to identify:
- 📅 Today is…
- ⏪ Yesterday was…
- ⏩ Tomorrow will be…
The printable day cards can be cut apart and matched to the correct spaces on the activity mat. Children can change the cards each morning, making this a simple daily calendar activity for preschool and kindergarten that can be used again and again.
For younger children who are just beginning to learn the days of the week, start by practicing the names and order of the seven days. Once children become familiar with the sequence, introduce the concepts of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Supplies for the Days of the Week Activity
You only need a few simple supplies to prepare this free Days of the Week printable activity:
🔵 Velcro Dots (find them on amazon) – Use these to attach and remove the day cards easily.
📄 Free Days of the Week Printable – Download the activity mat and day cards below.
🛡️ Laminator – Optional, but recommended for repeated use.
How to Teach Days of the Week
Learning the days of the week takes repetition, and young children often learn best when they practice the same concept in different ways. Try combining this Days of the Week printable activity with books, songs, calendar practice, tracing worksheets, and coloring pages.
📚 Read Books About the Days of the Week
Books are a fun way to introduce the days of the week through stories. As you read, point out each day and talk about which day comes before or after it. Some great choices include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Today Is Monday, Cookie’s Week, Busy Builders, Busy Week!, and What Riley Wore.
🎵 Sing Days of the Week Songs
Songs help preschool and kindergarten children remember the days of the week in the correct order. This Adam’s Family song is a favorite to play for kids and have them sing along. This silly song by Peacock Jr. is catchy and will definitely grab kids attention. Try singing a favorite Days of the Week song, then ask children: What day is today? What day was yesterday? What day will tomorrow be? Children can find the correct cards and place them on the Days of the Week Activity Mat for additional hands-on practice.
📅 Practice Every Day
Use the activity mat during morning time or alongside a calendar. A few minutes of daily practice can help children learn to recognize and sequence the days of the week while building an understanding of today, yesterday, and tomorrow.
Days of the Week Song Lyrics:
Days of the Week (Clap, clap)
Days of the Week (Clap, clap)
Days of the Week, Days of the Week, Days of the Week! (Clap, clap)
There’s Sunday and there’s Monday
There’s Tuesday and there’s Wednesday
There’s Thursday and there’s Friday
And then there’s Saturday!
Days of the Week (Clap, clap)
Days of the Week (Clap, clap)
Days of the Week, Days of the Week, Days of the Week! (Clap, clap)
Use a Calendar
Learning the days of the week isn’t complete without a calendar! Download and print THIS FREE CALENDAR to use with the days of the week printable. Both printables work great for introducing the days of the week.
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