Days of the Week
Discover the seven days of the week. We will learn their names, put them in the correct order, and talk about what we do on different days.
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Discover the seven days of the week. We will learn their names, put them in the correct order, and talk about what we do on different days.
Key Questions
- Identify the day that comes after Tuesday.
- Explain what 'weekend' means.
- Compare a school day to a weekend day.
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