A.M. or P.M.

Key notes:

What is A.M. and P.M.?

  • A day has 24 hours.
  • We divide the day into two parts:
    • A.M.
    • P.M.

🌅 A.M. (Morning Time)

  • A.M. means before noon.
  • It is the time from 12:00 midnight to 11:59 morning.
  • This is when we:
    • Wake up 🛏️
    • Brush teeth 🪥
    • Go to school 🎒

👉 Example:

  • 7:00 A.M. → Time to wake up
  • 9:00 A.M. → School time

🌇 P.M. (Afternoon & Night Time)

  • P.M. means after noon.
  • It is the time from 12:00 noon to 11:59 night.
  • This is when we:
    • Eat lunch 🍛
    • Play ⚽
    • Sleep at night 🌙

👉 Example:

  • 2:00 P.M. → Lunch time
  • 8:00 P.M. → Dinner time

🧠 Easy Trick to Remember

  • A.M. = After Midnight (Morning) 🌞
  • P.M. = Past Midday (Afternoon & Night) 🌙

⏰ Quick Practice

  • 6:00 in the morning → A.M.
  • 3:00 in the afternoon → P.M.
  • 10:00 at night → P.M.

🎯 Teaching Tip

  • Ask children:
    • “Do you wake up at A.M. or P.M.?”
    • “Do you sleep at A.M. or P.M.?”

This helps them connect learning with daily life 😊

Learn with an example

👉Ann is out with friends one Saturday evening.

👉Is it A.M. or P.M.?

  • A.M.
  • P.M.
  • Ann is out with friends one Saturday evening.
  • Evening is after 12 noon, but before 12 midnight. It is P.M.

👉Ann is sitting by the window one evening.
👉Is it A.M. or P.M.?

  • A.M.
  • P.M.
  • Ann is sitting by the window one evening.
  • Evening is after 12 noon, but before 12 midnight. It is P.M.

👉David is swimming on a hot afternoon.
👉Is it A.M. or P.M.?

  • A.M.
  • P.M.
  • David is swimming on a hot afternoon.
  • Afternoon is after 12 noon. It is P.M.

Let’s practice!