Preschoolers soak in so much knowledge and they learn best when they are having fun! Teaching them the months of the year can be an exciting and interactive activity.
As a caring parent or educator, introducing to your preschooler the names of the months of the year will not only help them learn to read and write, but also develop their sense of time, sequence, and organization.
With that in mind, we have created a printable curriculum for every month of the year that you can use at home or in the classroom. It’s designed to be visually appealing with bright colors and fun illustrations that will capture your little one’s attention.
Each month includes a fun activity that goes along with it, such as coloring pages, matching games, and tracing exercises. These activities not only help children learn the names of the months, but also develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
60 Free Months Of The Year Printables For Preschool
- 60 Free Months Of The Year Printables For Preschool
- Helpful Supplies
- Months of the Year Worksheets: A Treasure of Printables
- Months of the Year Posters
- Tracing Worksheets
- Months of the Year Chart
- Fill in the Blank: Before & After Month Order
- Months of the Year Handwriting Practice Sheets
- Word Search: A Hunt for Months
- Months of the Year List in Correct Order
- Scrambled Words: Unraveling the Months
- Months of the Year Order: First, Next, Last
- Engaging Activities for Parents and Educators
- Benefits of Learning The Months of the Year With This Free Printable
- FAQs on Months of the Year Printable
- Keep Learning All Year Round
- Teaching the Months of the Year
This free printable months of the year worksheets is a fun way to introduce your preschooler to the months of the year. It includes all 12 months, so you can start at any time of the year. Each month comes with a set of printables that are not only educational, but also engaging and entertaining.
The best part is, these printables are free for you to download and use as many times as you want!
These free printable worksheets will be sent straight to your inbox in a PDF format and is for personal use only (whether in your home or in the classroom) – making it convenient and accessible for all.
So why wait? Download our free months of the year curriculum today and start having fun with your little one while they learn!
Helpful Supplies
Before we dive into this preschool months of the year activity, you’ll need a few supplies if you want these fun worksheets to last a long time. They’re not needed, but would increase the life of your digital download, especially if you keep reusing them.
- Laminator – An investment in preservation, because spills happen, and learning should be durable.
- Lamination sheets – For protecting precious printables from spills and sticky fingers.
- Paper – The canvas of knowledge, a simple necessity.
- Markers/Crayons – The color wheel of creativity, bringing the black and white to life.
- Cardstock – Sturdy paper for when you want to make those months of the year mini-posters heavyweight champions.
- Paper Cutter – For that neat finish that says, ‘We take learning seriously.’
- Scissors – The gateway to arts, crafts, and the occasional DIY repair job.
- Velcro Dots – Perfect for hanging on your walls and putting your posters where young children can easily see them.
Months of the Year Worksheets: A Treasure of Printables
From practice sheets to games, our hoard of printables is sure to captivate young learners. Each resource is carefully crafted to entertain, engage and educate. Here’s everything you’ll find inside your 60+ pages to help your child learn the months of the year:
Months of the Year Posters
Your preschoolers will learn each month’s name at a glance with these colorful posters. Featuring playful graphics and vivid colors, these posters are perfect for decorating their bedroom or playroom walls. They can also be used as flashcards to help your child master the names of each month.
Tracing Worksheets
Get your preschool ready to become one of the many prepared kindergarten students by practicing tracing the months of the year. These fun and engaging worksheets will help develop fine motor skills while also reinforcing letter recognition and word formation.
Months of the Year Chart
Young students will love the visual representation of the months of the year with this colorful chart. It’s perfect for hanging in the classroom or at home, allowing students to easily reference and memorize each month’s name.
Fill in the Blank: Before & After Month Order
Your preschooler will list the month words in the correct order, practicing their critical thinking skills and reinforcing their knowledge of the months.
The best way to teach any little learner is through song and play. You’ll find plenty of fun ideas to teach your learners the months coming up next in this post.
Months of the Year Handwriting Practice Sheets
The first thing to know about handwriting is that tiny hands don’t need pens or pencils, yet. You can save these months worksheet for when your little kid is ready to learn to have fun with writing. The bone structure in a preschooler is still growing and forming. They don’t have the fine motor control to write just yet, but in time, they will.
Personally, I love laminating these sheets and inviting my preschoolers to use pom poms or play dough to trace each letter. Then when their hands are a bit bigger, these familiar sheets will be ready to use with a pencil.
Word Search: A Hunt for Months
Who doesn’t love a good word search? It’s the perfect blend of challenge and joy, leaping from the mundane to the remarkable.
Months of the Year List in Correct Order
If you want to create word walls to help your preschooler learn the months, look no further. This list is already in the correct order and can be easily printed out and displayed for easy reference.
Word walls are also a great way to teach kids from preschool through 2nd grade the days of the week and seasons. You can add to the word wall with pictures or cutouts, making it an interactive learning tool for your little one.
Scrambled Words: Unraveling the Months
The first time my preschooler saw scrambled words, she was hooked. We did the first 3-4 together before she wanted to try on her own.
She had a list of the correct answers in front of her, but the challenge of re-arranging the jumbled letters to find the right word was all she needed. It’s a great way to introduce new vocabulary and practice spelling skills while having fun.
Months of the Year Order: First, Next, Last
Help your little learner learn the order of the months of the year with this activity. Simply cut out each month and have them arrange the pieces in order on a table or floor.
To make it more challenging, have them say “first, next, last” as they place each month in its correct spot. This not only reinforces the order of the months but also introduces important sequencing skills and critical functions.
Engaging Activities for Parents and Educators
Merely printing these resources is just the first step in your teaching adventure. Here are a few notes to help you create an enriching and interactive learning environment:
Sing The Months of the Year Song
Science has proven people (kids and adults alike) learn significantly more through play and song, than reading a list of words or numbers. That’s why you should sing the months of the year song with your little learner.
It’s an engaging and fun way to help them memorize the names of each month, and it also gets them moving and using their voice.
Explore Seasons Sensory Bin
Create a sensory bin filled with items that represent each season (e.g., pine cones for fall, cotton balls for winter, etc.) and have your little one sort the items into the correct season.
This hands-on activity not only teaches them about the different seasons but also allows them to practice their fine motor skills. Plus, it’s a great way to incorporate some tactile learning into their day.
Teach The History of Each Month
An easy way to make learning about the months more relatable and fun is by bringing the history behind each month to life.
For example, in circle time you can read St Patrick’s Day books in March, invite a local leader from your Native Americans tribe to talk about their heritage during November, or dress up as a famous founding father in July like George Washington.
By making connections between the months and important events or people, your little one will gain a deeper understanding of the passage of time.
Celebrate Birthdays and Special Occasions Corresponding to Each Month
There are so many hands-on activities you can do with your little one to celebrate birthdays and special occasions that fall within each month.
For example, during February you can make Valentine’s Day cards, in October you can safely draw on pumpkins for Halloween, or in December you can bake holiday cookies.
By incorporating these celebrations into their learning, your child will not only have fun but also learn about important holidays and traditions.
Create Fun Crafts and Art Projects Related to the Months or Seasons
Collecting leaves in the fall, making paper snowflakes in the winter, or planting flowers in the spring are some of the many creative ways and educational activities that can be tied to the current month or season.
By creating art projects and crafts related to what’s happening outside, your child will have a tangible connection to their learning. Plus, it’s a great way to foster creativity and imagination.
Benefits of Learning The Months of the Year With This Free Printable
Learning should never end, especially for children who are curious and eager to learn more about the world.
By including these fun activities and using our free months of the year preschool curriculum, your child will gain a deeper understanding of the months of the year, while also developing important skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and fine motor coordination.
So why wait? Download your free printable today and start exploring with your little one!
FAQs on Months of the Year Printable
We understand the interest in these printables might raise some questions. Here are a list of commonly asked questions for this printable in our inbox right now:
Where Do I Start?
The beginning is a very good place to start, as the Sound of Music taught us. Begin with one resource at a time and watch as excitement grows with each new month.
What If My Child Gets Bored?
Variety is your secret ally. Rotate the resources, mix them up, turn on some music to get their wiggles out, and you’ll be bringing these printables to life.
Where Can I Use These Printables?
Your personal copy gives you access and permission to use this months of the year curriculum in your home or classroom. We encourage you to use it in a variety of settings, from playtime to circle time and even during quiet moments of learning. Get creative and have fun!
Keep Learning All Year Round
Don’t let the learning stop with just the months of the year! Our website offers a wide range of free resources for different subjects and age groups.
From math and social studies to arts and crafts, we have something to keep your child engaged and learning all year round. So be sure to check out our other printables, activities, and articles for more educational fun.
Teaching the Months of the Year
Preschool is more than colors, shapes, and numbers. It’s a time to lay the foundation for a lifetime of joyful learning. Free printables, like our Months of the Year Printable, are just one tool you can use to teach important skills while keeping it fun and engaging.
Grab this free resources to use with your preschooler today and see the difference it makes in their learning journey.
Happy teaching!
Micah Klug is a wife, homeschooling mother to five children, and author. She teaches time-tested solutions to help parents remember what matters most in life, including strengthening their home, faith, and family relationships. To learn how a child who grew up in an authoritarian home is now creating an environment of peace and joy in her own home visit this page. If you want to contact Micah, send her an email here or email [email protected].
These are such great printables! My daughter is doing great with the months of the year, but always forgets October. Hopefully coloring a few pumpkins will help remedy that. LOL!
I’m so happy to hear your daughter is loving these preschool printables! Just keep teaching her and encouraging her in her learning. She’ll be remembering the months of the year in no time.