🕰️ Day, Week and Coins
Class 1 Maths · Unit 11 of 12 · about 120 minutes
This unit introduces children to the four parts of the day (morning, afternoon, evening, night) and the sequence of days in a week. It also builds early money skills: recognising Indian coins (₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10) and notes (₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100) and paying small amounts using the correct combination of coins. The focus is on recognition, ordering, and simple exchange, not on formal addition or subtraction of money.
What your child will learn
- Students will be able to identify and sequence the four parts of the day: morning, afternoon, evening, and night.
- Students will be able to name the days of the week in order from Sunday to Saturday.
- Students will be able to recognise Indian coins of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10 and notes of ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100.
- Students will be able to pay for small items (up to ₹10) using coins and notes, and make simple exchanges (e.g., two ₹5 coins for one ₹10 note).
Lessons in this unit
- Parts of the Day: Identify and sequence the four parts of the day: morning, afternoon, evening, night. Use familiar activities (waking up, lunch, playing, sleeping) and pictures.
- Days of the Week: Learn the seven days of the week in order: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Use a weekly calendar and songs.
- Recognising Coins and Notes: Recognise Indian coins of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10 and notes of ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100. Read the number and ₹ sign on each to know its value; coins are metal, notes are paper.
- Paying with Coins: Use coins to pay for small items (up to ₹10). Combine coins to make exact amounts and understand simple exchanges (e.g., two ₹5 coins for one ₹10 coin).
Key words
- morning
- The early part of the day when the sun rises.
- afternoon
- The middle part of the day, after lunch.
- evening
- The part of the day when the sun goes down.
- night
- The dark time when we sleep.
- week
- Seven days together: Sunday to Saturday.
- coin
- A round piece of metal used to buy things.
- note
- A paper money used to buy things.
- rupee
- The money we use in India. We write ₹.
Help your child at home
What to watch for
- Afternoon and evening are the same.
- Help: Afternoon is right after lunch; evening is when the sun goes down.
- Saturday and Sunday are not days of the week because there is no school.
- Help: A week has 7 days, including Saturday and Sunday, even when there is no school.
- A bigger coin is always worth more.
- Help: Read the number on the coin. The number tells the value, not the size of the coin.
- To make ₹10, you must use ten ₹1 coins.
- Help: You can use one ₹10 coin, two ₹5 coins, or five ₹2 coins.
Try this at home
- Match activity to part of day
- Recite the days in order
- Show a coin/note and ask its value
- Show a ₹5 coin and a ₹2 coin; count on from 5: 6, 7 → ₹7
Quick questions to ask aloud
- When do we brush our teeth and eat breakfast? (morning / afternoon / evening / night)
Show answer
We brush our teeth and eat breakfast in the morning. - Which day comes after Sunday? (Monday / Saturday / Tuesday)
Show answer
After Sunday comes Monday. - Which coin is worth ₹5? (The coin with 5 on it / The coin with 1 on it / The coin with 2 on it)
Show answer
The coin with 5 on it. The coin with the number 5 is worth ₹5.
Frequently asked questions
What will my child learn in "Day, Week and Coins" (Class 1 Maths)?
Your child will be able to: identify and sequence the four parts of the day: morning, afternoon, evening, and night.; name the days of the week in order from Sunday to Saturday.; recognise Indian coins of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10 and notes of ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100.; pay for small items (up to ₹10) using coins and notes, and make simple exchanges (e.g., two ₹5 coins for one ₹10 note)..
How does MangoMindz teach "Day, Week and Coins"?
In 4 short parts (Parts of the Day, Days of the Week, Recognising Coins and Notes, Paying with Coins). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.
How long does "Day, Week and Coins" take?
About 120 minutes in total, spread over 4 parts of 15–25 minutes each.
How can I help my child with "Day, Week and Coins" at home?
Work through a small example together, such as: Match activity to part of day; Recite the days in order. Then ask a quick question aloud: When do we brush our teeth and eat breakfast? (morning / afternoon / evening / night)
What mistakes do children often make in "Day, Week and Coins"?
Afternoon and evening are the same. Fix: Afternoon is right after lunch; evening is when the sun goes down. Saturday and Sunday are not days of the week because there is no school. Fix: A week has 7 days, including Saturday and Sunday, even when there is no school. A bigger coin is always worth more. Fix: Read the number on the coin. The number tells the value, not the size of the coin.
Is "Day, Week and Coins" free on MangoMindz?
Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Day, Week and Coins" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.