About the Song
This “days of the week” song teaches the seven days in order: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The chorus uses an easy question and answer pattern: “What day is it today? – It’s Monday.” Children repeat after the singer, practice clear pronunciation, and feel the rhythm of English as they say each day out loud. The weekend (Saturday and Sunday) is highlighted as a fun time, which makes the vocabulary more meaningful for kids.
- Call-and-response style: one voice asks, children answer together.
- Lots of repetition of each day name to build confidence.
- Simple melody and clear pacing, ideal for young English learners.
- Final review section where all seven days are said in order.
What’s Included
- Full “days of the week” vocabulary from Monday to Sunday.
- Practice with the question pattern: “What day is it today?”
- Practice with the answer pattern: “It’s Monday / It’s Tuesday …”
- Listening and repeating sections to support clear pronunciation.
- Built-in review of all seven days together at the end of the song.
- Perfect base for your own printable worksheets (tracing, matching, writing, mini-book, etc.).
Learning Goals
- Help EFL learners remember all 7 days of the week in English.
- Build confidence using the pattern “What day is it today? It’s …”.
- Improve listening skills and clear pronunciation through repetition.
- Support reading skills by connecting spoken words to the written day names.
- Develop rhythm and fluency in spoken English using a fun chant style.
- Make morning routines and calendar time more engaging in kindergarten and elementary English classes.
How to Use in Class
- Warm-up: Start by asking a few simple questions: “What day is it today?” “What day was yesterday?” “What day is tomorrow?” Write the answers on the board.
- Introduce the days: Show the seven day names on flashcards or the board (Monday–Sunday). Say each one slowly and have students repeat.
- Play the song: Play the song once while students listen and watch. The first time, they can just listen and clap with the beat.
- Call & response practice: Play it again and pause after the question “What day is it today?” Have students answer together: “It’s Monday!” etc.
- Chant & actions: Add simple gestures for each day (e.g., pretend to go to school for weekdays, fun weekend gestures for Saturday and Sunday) to support TPR and memory.
- Board work / worksheets: After singing, practice writing the days of the week on the board or with your worksheets (tracing, matching, or ordering Monday–Sunday).
- Quick review: End the ESL lesson by saying the seven days together twice, first slowly and then a little faster, just like in the song.
FAQ for Teachers
Q. My students mix up the order of the days. What can I do?
A. Use lots of visuals and repetition. Put the days of the week on the board in order (Monday–Sunday) and ask questions like “What comes after Monday?” or “What’s before Friday?”. You can also give students day cards and play the song; when they hear their day, they stand up or raise the card. This movement plus the music helps them remember the correct order more easily.
Q. How can I connect this days of the week song to real life?
A. After singing, talk about the real weekly schedule. Ask questions such as “What day is English class?”, “What day do we have P.E.?”, or “What day is your favorite day?”. Students can draw or write about “My favorite day of the week” and share: “I like Saturday because I play soccer.” This helps them link the vocabulary to their own life and feelings.
Q. Can I use this days of the week activity with mixed-level classes?
A. Yes. For beginners, focus on saying the days in order and answering “What day is it today? It’s Monday.” For higher-level students, add extra questions like “What day was yesterday?” or “What day is tomorrow?”, and include simple writing tasks such as spelling practice, mini-dialogues, or a weekly timetable. The same song can be used at different levels by adjusting the speaking and writing tasks.
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