Free Days of the Week Worksheets PDF — Grades 1–2
2 ready-made word lists · Grades 1–2 · 17 words total · Free printable PDFs.
Learning the days of the week is one of the first time-related milestones for young learners — it helps children follow classroom schedules, understand routines, and start building the calendar literacy they need throughout school. These days of the week worksheets turn that everyday vocabulary into focused spelling and word-recognition practice through scramble and fill-in activities.
Download a free printable days of the week worksheet PDF from the word lists below — available as a Word Scramble or Missing Letters activity for Grades 1–2. Each worksheet includes an answer key for easy grading. Perfect for Grade 1 classrooms, kindergarten homework packets, or homeschool morning routines. No sign-up required — just pick a list, download, and print in 30 seconds.
What's included
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Instant PDF download — Every days of the week worksheet prints as a clean A4 or Letter PDF — ready for morning work and literacy centres.
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Three activity types — Word Scramble to reinforce academic vocabulary, Missing Letters to build phonics awareness in academic words, and Word Search for word-recognition practice.
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2 curated word lists · 17 words — Grade-tagged days of the week vocabulary covering Grades 1–2 — each list groups words by difficulty so you can match the worksheet to your students.
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Built-in answer key — Teachers and tutors can toggle the answer sheet on or off before downloading — no separate file to lose.
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Fully editable in the Studio — Open any days of the week word list in the Studio to align the word list with your weekly spelling programme, change the difficulty, or add your own words before printing.
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Free — no sign-up, no email — Every academic worksheet is free to download and print, with no watermarks, no paywalls, and no account required.
Days of the Week word lists
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How to use these days of the week worksheets
- Choose a word list — each days of the week list is tagged by grade level so you can match the difficulty to your students' ability.
- Download or customise — click the PDF button for a ready-made worksheet, or open the Studio to swap words, change the title, or adjust the difficulty before printing.
- Print with the answer key — toggle the answer key on for quick grading — or leave it off and use it separately as a teacher reference.
- Use in your routine — the worksheet works as a morning warm-up, a homework handout, a literacy-centre rotation, or a take-home activity for family practice.
Teaching ideas for Days of the Week vocabulary
Calendar routine
Start each morning by having a student spell the day of the week on the board — daily repetition builds automatic recall of these tricky spellings.
My week diary
Have students write one sentence about each day of the week — "On Monday I played football" — practising both spelling and personal writing.
Alphabetical order
Challenge students to arrange the days alphabetically instead of chronologically — it forces them to focus on the opening letters of each day name.
Days song
Pair the worksheet with a days-of-the-week song — singing the words before spelling them helps younger learners sequence and retain all seven.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download a free printable days of the week worksheet PDF?
Right here — pick any word list above and click the Download PDF button. You get a clean, printable worksheet instantly with no sign-up, no email, and no watermarks. Word Scramble, Missing Letters, and Word Search formats are all available.
Are there days of the week worksheets for Grade 1?
Yes. The word lists on this page are tagged by grade level, and most days-of-the-week lists are suitable for Kindergarten through Grade 2. Look for the grade tag on each card to find the right difficulty for your Grade 1 students.
How do days of the week worksheets help young learners?
Spelling the days of the week reinforces letter patterns, sequencing skills, and calendar literacy. Word Scramble worksheets build spelling recall by asking students to rearrange jumbled letters, while Missing Letters worksheets strengthen phonics and letter recognition by asking students to fill in the blanks.
Can I customise the days of the week word list?
Yes. Click "Customize" on any word list to open it in the Studio, where you can add, remove, or swap words — for example, adding abbreviations like "Mon" and "Tue" alongside the full day names. You can also adjust the difficulty level before downloading.
How do I print these worksheets?
Click "Download PDF" to save a printable file, or use the Print button to send directly to your printer. The PDF works on any device — share the link with parents or print copies for the whole class.
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