Do you enjoy watching the weather change? In summer it is hot, in winter it is cold, and in the rainy season it rains a lot. This chapter helps us understand time — days, months, seasons, and the calendar.
Days of the Week
There are 7 days in a week:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
After Sunday, Monday comes again.
Months of the Year
There are 12 months in a year:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Number of Days in Each Month
- Most months have 30 or 31 days.
- February has 28 days (29 days in a leap year).
Seasons in India
- 1.India has three main seasons:
- 2.Summer — hot weather (March to June)
- 3.Rainy Season (Monsoon) — lots of rain (July to October)
- 4.Winter — cool/cold weather (November to February)
Reading a Calendar
- A calendar shows all the days and months of the year. We can use it to find:
- What day a date falls on.
- How many days are in a month.
- Which month comes before or after another.
If today is Monday, what day will it be after 3 days?
Step 1: Monday → Tuesday (1) → Wednesday (2) → Thursday (3).
Answer: Thursday.
How many days are in March?
Step 1: March is a month with 31 days.
Answer: 31 days.
Which month comes just after June?
Step 1: Count months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July ...
Answer: July.
Ravi has a holiday on the 3rd Saturday of a month. If the 1st Saturday falls on the 7th, when is his holiday?
Step 1: 1st Saturday = 7th. 2nd Saturday = 7 + 7 = 14th. 3rd Saturday = 14 + 7 = 21st.
Answer: Ravi's holiday is on the 21st.
School holidays are in the month of May. Which season is it?
Step 1: May falls in the months March to June.
Answer: It is Summer.
Key Points
- 7 days = 1 week
- 12 months = 1 year
- February: 28 days (leap year: 29 days)
- Summer: March–June; Rainy: July–October; Winter: November–February
Common mistakes
Do not confuse the order of days or months. Always count carefully when finding the next day or month. Remember February is the shortest month.
Summary
We use a calendar to read days, dates, and months. There are 7 days in a week and 12 months in a year. India has three main seasons: summer, rainy, and winter.