History · Grades K–2
Long ago, yesterday and today
Study guide for Kindergarten to Grade 2: time words, past and present and clues about long ago; 2 worked examples and 3 practice questions. Simple time words and ways to learn about the past.
One-page printable summary: Long ago, yesterday and today · Revision sheet.
Learn the idea
Time words
Yesterday is the day before today. Tomorrow is the day after today.
Past and present
The past is time that has already happened. The present is now.
Clues about long ago
Old photos, family stories and objects can tell us about long ago.
Worked examples
Which word means the day before today?
Yesterday came just before today.
yesterday
Which word means the day after today?
Tomorrow comes just after today.
tomorrow
Check your understanding
Which happened in the past: your last birthday or your next birthday?
- your next birthday
- your last birthday
Who is older: a baby or a grandparent?
- a baby
- a grandparent
Which can tell us about long ago?
- an old family photo
- today’s lunch
- a brand-new toy
Answers and marking notes
Answers and marking notes
- your last birthday
Your last birthday has already happened.
- a grandparent
A grandparent was born long before a baby.
- an old family photo
Old photos show how people and places looked in the past.
How this page was made: written for StudyBrix with AI assistance from our own templates. Answers and worked examples are checked by automated tests, and grade bands are approximate, not an official curriculum alignment. See the editorial policy for corrections. Editorial policy