A December calendar can give children a brief daily chance to read a numeral and talk about time. Choose one Nativity date-card set when that theme fits your setting, then keep the calendar questions simple.
At a glance
Add one date card, read yesterday and tomorrow, and mark only the events children need to know.
1. Choose one card set
Use one visual style so the date numerals stay easy to see. Place weekdays where the whole group can read them.
2. Find today’s number
Point to the previous card and ask what number comes next. Use a short number line if children need help.
3. Talk about order
Point to yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Say the sequence before adding the card.
4. Mark a special day
Use a special or blank card for an event. Tell children what will happen and when they will see the calendar again.
5. Keep the routine brief
Ask one question about a number or weekday. Move on after one or two children have a chance to show their thinking.
A classroom example
In a fictional class, Lin reads the row of numbers but points to tomorrow for today. Her teacher leaves a movable marker on today’s card, and Lin uses it to find the next day.
Companion printable
The 35-page printable includes four sets of Nativity date cards, headings, weekdays, and blank and special-day cards.
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