Understanding Months and Seasons

• Acquaint yourself with the 12 months in a year. They are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
• Get familiar with the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
• Understand that the seasons change according to the position of the Earth relative to the Sun.

Relationship Between Months and Seasons

• Become aware that each season is typically three months long.
• Know that Spring usually spans March, April, and May.
• Understand that Summer traditionally covers June, July, and August.
• Recognise that Autumn typically encompasses September, October, and November.
• Realise that Winter usually involves December, January, and February.

Including Leap Years

• Remember that every fourth year is a leap year, adding an extra day in February.
• Note that leap years are necessary to balance the calendar as Earth's orbit around the sun takes about 365.24 days.

Putting Concepts into Practice

• Try relating months and seasons to events in your life to remember them better, such as holidays, birthdays, and personal anniversaries.
• Use visual aids like monthly planners and calendars to reinforce understanding of months.
• Observe and document the changes in weather and environment around you with each passing season, linking it back to the change in months.

Examination Guidance

• During assessments, ensure a full understanding of the question before attempting to answer, as some might require knowledge about leap years or the lengths of different months.
• Make a habit to check if the question is asking about the order of months, length of the months or the change in seasons.
• Frequent practice and self-quizzing on this topic will aid in developing quick recall and understanding.