History · Grades K–2

Long ago, yesterday and today · Revision sheet

Reference sheet for Kindergarten to Grade 2: time words, past and present and clues about long ago. Simple time words and ways to learn about the past.

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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.

Explain without looking

Tell or draw one thing you did yesterday.
Ask a grown-up how one thing was different when they were young. What did you learn?

Check yourself

Four practice questions on this topic. Try each one before you open the answer.

Which day comes between Wednesday and Friday?
- Thursday
- Sunday
- Tuesday
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Thursday Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, then Monday again.
Which day comes right before Monday?
- Sunday
- Wednesday
- Friday
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Sunday Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, then Monday again.
Which day comes right after Tuesday?
- Friday
- Saturday
- Wednesday
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Wednesday Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, then Monday again.
Kai was born in 2018. Ava was born in 2013. Nora was born in 2008. Who was born first?
- Nora
- Kai
- Ava
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Nora 2008 is the earliest year, so Nora was born first.