Night vs. Day… Do You Really Need to Teach That?

Absolutely! During the early years of a child’s life, they need to learn about different times of the day. This is especially important during their Foundation Year, as it helps children understand when certain activities happen and establish a daily routine. One of the most important distinctions for children to learn is the difference between day and night and which activities are usually done at those times of day. This year, we invite you to help your little learners understand more about the times of day with our Printable Day and Night Activities for Foundation year students.

Sort it Out! Printable Day and Night Activity

This printable resource pack includes the materials you need to help your students get their hands (and minds) on learning about times of day. With a printable Day or Night Sorting activity, your students can explore which activities are done at night and which are done during the day. By using colourful images of typical daily tasks such as sleeping, eating, and playing, these cards can help your students compare night vs. day, establish a daily routine and develop a sense of time. 

Download and Print Your Day and Night Activity Pack

This printable resource pack is a breeze to use! Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. 

This resource was created by Lisamarie Del Valle, a Teach Starter Collaborator.

Even More Day and Night Activities for Prep Year!

Don’t stop there! We’ve got more activities to shorten your lesson planning time:  

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When Does It Happen? – Sorting Activity

Identify activities that happen in the morning, afternoon, and at night with a Time of Day Sorting activity for Foundations students.

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Day and Night Mini-Book

Learn about the differences between night and day with this printable mini-book.

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Night and Day Word Wall

A set of vocabulary words related to night and day.