Introduction
Have you ever wondered how many months there are in a year, or which special holidays and seasons fall in each month? The year is made up of twelve months, and each one is special in its own way. Learning about the months of the year helps us understand the calendar and keep track of time. By knowing the months, we can better organize our days, celebrate special occasions, and understand how the seasons change throughout the year.
Guiding Questions:
What are the months of the year?
What order do the months go in?
What events or seasons happen during different months?
Learning Objectives:
Identify the 12 months of the year
Sequence the months in the correct order
Link month to seasons and familiar events
Florida's State Standards:
MA.K.M.1.1 –Florida Kindergarten math standard where students describe measurable qualities of objects (length, weight, and capacity) using words instead of numbers.
SS.K.A.3.2 – Florida Kindergarten social studies standard where students explain that calendars show the days of the week and the months of the year.
Bloom's Taxonomy:
Remember: Naming the months
Understand: Describing events/seasons in different months
Apply: Placing months in calendar order
Analyze: Comparing assigned months and their seasons
Evaluate: Explaining why holidays and events belong in specific months
Create: Designing original posters or slides with visuals and sentences
Task
Students will work in small groups of 3–5 to create a "Months of the Year" project. Each group will be assigned two months and should create either a poster or a simple slideshow. The poster or slideshow should include a picture representing the seasons and events that happen during each month, with the name of the month displayed above the picture. Students should also write a short sentence describing each month (for example: "December is winter, we celebrate Christmas," or "July is summer, we celebrate the 4th of July"). Students will present their projects to the class, explaining their assigned months. Groups will present in calendar order based on the months they were assigned.
Process
Step 1: Introduction
Watch sing-along videos about the months of the year, including the seasons and events in each month.
Videos:
https://youtu.be/WnmW8Z7vNKU?si=BOpBt82dcPCwkWpd "12 Months of the Year Song | Holidays | BINGOBONGO Kids Songs"
https://youtu.be/NqLqrlJqRMg?si=adNeIQMDmkUrdCYU "Seasons - Months of the Year - Science for Kids | @PrimaryWorld"
Step 2: Grouping
Students will be placed into small groups and assigned two specific months to work on.
Step 3: Technology Use
Students will have time to explore teacher-approved online resources for their project.
Resources:
https://www.starfall.com/h/index-kindergarten.php "Starfall"
https://thinktv.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/changing-seasons/ "PBS Kids"
Step 4: Project Work
Each student must participate and collaborate. The group will:
- Create a presentation or poster about the assigned months.
- Compare their two assigned months by discussing how the seasons are similar or different.
- Explain why certain holidays or events belong in each month (for example, why Christmas happens in December or why the 4th of July is celebrated in July).
- Create original visuals by drawing pictures or selecting images that represent the season and events of each month.
- Write original sentences describing each month using their own words.
For each assigned month, a slide or section includes:
- The name of the month
- Pictures representing the month, including its season and holidays/events
- A short sentence describing the month
Step 5: Class Presentation
Each group will present their project in calendar order. Every student will present information about the assigned months, including explaining the seasons and holidays.
Step 6: Review
After all presentations, the class will review the months of the year and recap what was learned.
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent | Good | Needs Improvement |
| Month Identification | Correctly names all months (25%) | Names most assigned months (17%) | Needs help naming months (8%) |
| Month Order | Months are in correct order (25%) | Some errors in order (17%) | Order is incorrect (8%) |
| Participation | Actively participates in group work (25%) | Participates with few reminders (17%) | Rarely participates (8%) |
| Visuals | Pictures/drawings are clear, colorful, and include labels and sentences (25%) | Some pictures and labels included (17%) | Few pictures or labels not clear (8%) |
Total Points = 100%
Conclusion
Great job! Students have learned the months of the year, along with their seasons and special holidays. This project gave them the opportunity to work together and learn as a team. For further enrichment, students can draw their favorite month and explain why it is special to them.
Enrichment Link:
https://www.starfall.com/h/holiday/calendar/?sn=main "Let's Make a Calender"