Months of the Year Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RF.K.1a-c, RF.K.2a-c

Core Standard
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Science had a big part in the creation of the modern-day calendar that we follow. Up unto; Julius Caesar's time there were only considered to be ten months in a year. His scientists insisted that in order to include all four seasons that Earth experiences the calendar need to consist of twelve months. They also included an extra day every four years (leap year) to harmonize all the seasons consistently. These worksheets will help students learn all twelve months of the calendar year. This is a great way to prepare yourself for using a calendar which helps you plan your time over several weeks.

Months of the Year Worksheets:

Order Them - Match each word to the ordinal number that it represents. This will help you learn sorting techniques too.

The Sequence - Write the order of them using the numeric digits 1 through 12 on lines that have been provided for you.

Scramble - Write the names in order. There are several pictures to help you along the way. You can make this extra credit if they can tell how each picture relates.

Cut and Paste - Cut apart the rectangular piece out. Then glue them on another piece of paper in the correct order.

Cut and Paste Part 2 - This sheet provides you with all of the remaining months that we missed on the previous sheet.

Leap Year Poem - Read the poem. These help us account for the extra six hours each year. Then write down how many days are in each month of the year.

The Next and Last - Complete the table. Follow the example. We give you a starting point and you tell us what comes before and after it.

Unscramble - Unscramble the names of the months. Write them on the line. This helps when learning how to properly spell them.

Review Worksheet - Which of the following numbers can be the number of days in a month?

Word Search - A straight up fun exercise that reinforces everything that we have learned so far.

Trace and Write - Trace the name and then write the name on the line that is provided. This is a more basic approach.

Trace and Order - Trace. Then write the names on the lines in the correct order. A little review on sorting for students.

Cut It Short - Cut and paste the names of the months in order to complete each sequence. Yes, you will need scissors and glue for this worksheet.

Writing Vividly - Write the name of the month of the year that goes with each abbreviation. This is great when in full color.

Calendar Page - When is your birthday? Write the three-letter abbreviation for the month and the day on the calendar page.

What's the Date? - Write the months in the correct order on the calendar. See if you spot the trivia question too.

How to Teach Children the Months of the Year

Here are some easy ways to teach children the months of the year.


Use A Calendar


The best and the most obvious way to teach the children the months of the year is by using a calendar. A calendar is the perfect thing that has all the months of the year. You can either hang a calendar in the class or get printables of small calenders to give to each child. Now, before you start, you must teach them the concept of time and how it moves very fast. Then teach them how a day is formed. Then tell them how days join together to form a week. After that, tell them how weeks combine to form a month. Finally, tell them that there are twelve of these guys in a year. Tell the children to take their time while assessing the calendar. You can also ask them to point out to which day it is on the calendar. Calendar activities will help them in understanding the concept of months.


Use The Seasons


Usually, children learn about the season before they learn about the months. You can tell them that each season is there to stay for a few months, usually three in total. Start with the spring and tell them the names of the months of spring. Then come towards summer and let them know which are associated with summer. Similarly, you can tell them about the remaining two seasons and the names of everything that is associated with them.


Be Vocal


An easy way to teach the twelve months is to be vocal about it. Clearly tell them that there are twelve of them. Name all of them. Usually, the children will find it hard to remember all the names. Use calendar activities to make them remember all the names.


Use Songs


Songs are a great way to teach about the twelve months. There are many songs available on the internet that help students learn all the names. You can play these songs from time to time and let the children dance and sing along. It is a fun way of learning.