Months of the Year
Overview
There are 12 months in one year!
Do you know them?
The months go in order like this!
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Then the months start again with a new year in January!
Some months have 30 days and some have 31 days.
February is different. It is special because it usually has 28 days. Every four years, February has 29 days in it. When February has 29 days, we call this a leap year.
Certain activities happen during certain months. Many months have special holidays.
Think about some activities you do. Think about some holidays you celebrate. What months do they happen in?
It is important to know what month it is and what month comes next.
Look at the picture. During what month does Christmas happen?
Christmas is in December.
What month do the leaves change color and fall off the trees?
Does that happen in October or in July?
The leaves change and fall in October, during the fall!
Let’s practice!
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Practice Question 1
Sarah plays tennis when it is warm out.
When does Sarah play tennis: December or May?
Practice Question 2
John plays hockey in the cold weather.
When does John play hockey: December or August?
Practice Question 3
Jenna’s family goes on vacation in the summer.
When does Jenna’s family go on vacation: August or March?
Practice Question 4
Bella’s birthday is in the springtime.
When is her birthday: November or April?
Practice Question 5
Paul and his brother play soccer together in the fall.
When do they play football: September or February?
January, February, March, what month comes next? Try this practice quiz below on the 12 months of the year.