Max Maths, Year 6, Learn together, Calendars (1)

The Max Maths programme for Year 6 includes an engaging and educational segment on understanding calendars. This lesson, titled "Calendars (1)", is part of the "Learn Together" series, designed to help students familiarise themselves with the layout and use of calendars. The lesson provides a visual representation of how a typical calendar is structured, with the days of the week running from Sunday (Su) to Saturday (Sa). Students are shown the arrangement of weeks and days within various months, illustrating the sequence and progression of days.

Several examples of monthly calendars are presented, including November with 30 days, December with 31 days, and February, which typically has 28 days and extends to 29 days during a leap year. The calendars for May, July, September, October, August, June, April, January, and March are also displayed, each with their specific number of days and weeks. Through these examples, students can observe the consistent pattern that all months have, starting with the first day and ending with the last, whether it be the 28th, 30th, or 31st. This lesson is a practical tool for teaching students how to read and interpret calendars, a fundamental skill for planning and time management.