Time Words (morning, night, today)
Learn time words for ages 4-7: morning, night, today, day, now and later. Match words to pictures, flip flashcards and play a fun quiz.
Key takeaways
- Time words tell us WHEN something happens
- Read and say: morning, night, today, day, now, later
- Thinking about your own day helps you use time words
When does it happen?
Time words tell us when something happens.
We wake up in the morning. π We sleep at night. π
Let's learn six time words. Say each word, then look at the picture.
Your time word list
| Word | When |
|---|---|
| morning | π |
| night | π |
| day | π |
| now | β° |
| later | β³ |
| today | π |
Say the sounds: d-ay makes day. n-ow makes now. You can sound them out!
Use them in sentences
Use a time word to say when:
I brush my teeth in the morning. π
We read a story at night. π
Can we play later? β³
Think about your own day as you read.
Your day in order
A day goes in order. First the morning, then the rest of the day, then the night.
- In the morning you eat breakfast. π₯£
- In the day you play and learn. π
- At night you go to bed. ποΈ
Today is the day happening right now! π
Play and practise
Play the matching game. Drag each time word to the right picture.
Flip the flashcards to read the words. Then build the time word by tapping the letters in order. The picture is your clue.
Keep going
Try these next:
- Days and seasons: Days, Months and Seasons Words
- The sky each day: Weather Words
- Ask questions: Question Words: Who, What, Where
You learned six time words today. See you later! β°
Quick quiz
Test yourself and earn XP
When do you wake up and eat breakfast? π
Morning π is the start of the day, when the sun comes up.
When do you go to sleep? π
Night π is dark. We sleep at night.
Which word means this very moment?
Now β° means right this moment.
Play & learn
Match the time word to the picture +10 XP
Completed β +10 XP
Time word cards +5 XP
Completed β +5 XP
Build the time word +10 XP
Completed β +10 XP
FAQ
Time words like morning, night and today help children understand the order of the day and follow plans like 'we will play later'.
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