3. Yesterday Routine
There, curious minds! Have you ever thought about all the fun things you did yesterday? Your ‘yesterday’s routine or activities’ is like a special story about everything you did the day before. It’s all about remembering the games you played, the places you went, and the people you saw.
Your yesterday’s routine could include waking up in the morning, eating breakfast with your family, going to school, playing with your friends at recess, doing homework, and maybe even watching your favorite TV show before bed. It’s like putting together the pieces of a puzzle to create a picture of your day!
Remembering your yesterday’s routine helps you learn about time and how things happen in a certain order. It’s also a fun way to share stories with your friends and family. So, the next time someone asks you what you did yesterday, you can tell them all about your exciting adventures!
- Morning Routine:
- I woke up and stretched in bed.
- I freshened up by brushing my teeth and washing my face.
- I got dressed in my school uniform.
- I ate a healthy breakfast of cereal and fruit with my family.
- I packed my school bag with books and lunch.
- Getting Ready for School:
- I grabbed my school bag and kissed my parents goodbye.
- I walked to the bus stop with my friends.
- I boarded the school bus and chatted with my friends during the ride.
- School Activities:
- I arrived at school and greeted my classmates and teachers.
- I attended morning assembly and sang the national anthem.
- I listened attentively during lessons and participated in class activities.
- I enjoyed the break time with my friends and played tag in the playground.
- I ate lunch with my friends and shared snacks during the lunch break.
- After-School Activities:
- I returned home after school and greeted my parents.
- I spent some time reading a book for pleasure.
- I snacked on some fruits and drank a glass of milk.
- I started on my homework assignments and completed math problems and writing tasks.
- I listened to my mom’s storytelling session and heard a fascinating tale before dinner.
- Evening Routine:
- I enjoyed a hearty dinner of rice, vegetables, and chicken with my family.
- I watched my favorite cartoon show on television while having dinner.
- I completed my remaining homework assignments and reviewed lessons.
- I took a short break to play with my toys and build LEGO creations.
- I got ready for bed by changing into my pajamas and brushing my teeth.
- I climbed into bed and listened to a bedtime story from my parents.
- I drifted off to sleep with dreams of tomorrow’s adventures.
Here are some tips to talk about yesterday’s routine:
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- Start with Morning: Begin by talking about what you did when you woke up in the morning. Remember to use past tense verbs like “woke up” and “brushed teeth.”
- Include Activities: Talk about the activities you did throughout the day, like going to school, playing with friends, or doing homework.
- Use Time Words: Use words like “morning,” “afternoon,” and “evening” to describe when things happened.
- Tell in Order: Share your activities in the order they happened. Start with what you did first and finish with what you did last.
- Share Feelings: Mention how you felt during different parts of the day. Were you excited, tired, or happy?
- Add Details: Include details to make your story interesting. Describe where you went, who you were with, and what you did.
- Use Simple Language: Use words and sentences that are easy to understand. Avoid using complicated words or sentences.
- Practice with Pictures: Draw pictures or use photos to help you remember what you did yesterday. You can use them to guide your story.
- Talk to Someone: Practice telling your yesterday’s routine to a family member or friend. They can help you if you forget something.
- Have Fun: Talking about your yesterday’s routine is like telling a story about your day. Have fun sharing your adventures with others!
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Here are two different conversation samples where a child is talking about her routine:
Conversation 1:
A conversation sample with Adya and Swaraj:
Adya: Hey Swaraj, guess what I did yesterday!
Swaraj: What’s up, Adya? Tell me all about it.
Adya: Well, in the morning, I woke up and had breakfast with my family. We had pancakes and orange juice.
Swaraj: Yum! What did you do after breakfast?
Adya: After breakfast, I went to school. We had math and science classes in the morning, and then we had lunch. I had a sandwich and some fruit for lunch.
Swaraj: Cool! What happened after school?
Adya: After school, I went to soccer practice. It was really fun, but I got really tired running around so much.
Swaraj: Sounds like a busy day! What did you do in the evening?
Adya: In the evening, I did my homework and then had dinner with my family. We had spaghetti and meatballs for dinner, my favorite!
Swaraj: Wow, that sounds like a great day, Adya! Thanks for sharing your yesterday’s routine with me.
Adya: No problem, Swaraj! It was a pretty normal day, but I had a lot of fun. What about you, what did you do yesterday?
Conversation 2:
A conversation sample where Swaraj is telling his mother’s friend how he spent last weekend:
Swaraj: Hi Aunty Anjali! How are you?
Aunty Anjali: Hello Swaraj, I’m doing well, thank you. How about you?
Swaraj: I’m great, thanks! I wanted to tell you about how I spent last weekend. It was really fun!
Aunty Anjali: Oh, I’d love to hear about it! What did you do?
Swaraj: Well, on Saturday morning, my family and I went hiking in the nearby forest. We saw so many cool animals and even had a picnic by a beautiful waterfall.
Aunty Anjali: That sounds amazing! What did you do after hiking?
Swaraj: After hiking, we went to the movies to watch the new superhero movie. It was action-packed and super exciting!
Aunty Anjali: Wow, you had quite an adventurous day! What about Sunday?
Swaraj: On Sunday, I had a sleepover at my friend’s house. We played video games, watched movies, and even built a fort in his living room. It was so much fun!
Aunty Anjali: It sounds like you had a fantastic weekend, Swaraj! I’m glad you had such a great time.
Swaraj: Yeah, it was one of the best weekends ever! Thanks for listening, Aunty Anjali.
Aunty Anjali: Anytime, Swaraj. It was a pleasure hearing about your adventures.
Here are five idioms related to “Yesterday Routine Activities”:
- Bright and early
- Meaning: To do something very early in the morning.
- Usage: We woke up bright and early yesterday to catch the sunrise at the beach.
- Example: “I started my homework bright and early yesterday so I could finish it before dinner.”
- Hit the hay
- Meaning: To go to bed or go to sleep.
- Usage: After a long day of hiking, we were ready to hit the hay as soon as we got home.
- Example: “I hit the hay early yesterday because I had to wake up early for school today.”
- Burn the midnight oil
- Meaning: To work or study late into the night.
- Usage: I burned the midnight oil last night to finish my project before the deadline.
- Example: “I had to burn the midnight oil yesterday to finish my book report on time.”
- Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
- Meaning: To be alert, energetic, and enthusiastic, especially early in the morning.
- Usage: Despite waking up early, she was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and ready to start her day.
- Example: “Even though it was early yesterday morning, I was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and ready to go.”
- Up with the lark
- Meaning: To wake up very early in the morning.
- Usage: She’s always up with the lark, even on weekends.
- Example: “I was up with the lark yesterday to catch the first bus to the amusement park.
Mira Talks About Her Yesterday’s Routine
Audio Script
Hello, everyone! My name is Mira, and I study Arts at college. Let me tell you about what I did yesterday—it was a busy but fun day!
I woke up at 7:00 in the morning. The first thing I did was brush my teeth and wash my face. Then, I went to the kitchen and made tea for myself. For breakfast, I had bread and butter with a banana.
After breakfast, I got ready for college. I wore my favorite blue kurta and packed my bag. My first class started at 9:00 AM. We learned about different painting styles in my art class. After that, we talked about how colors can show emotions. It was very interesting!
At 1:00 PM, I had lunch with my friends in the college canteen. I ate a vegetable sandwich and drank some juice. After lunch, I stayed back in the library for a while to complete my homework. I was working on a project about famous Indian artists.
In the evening, I went home and helped my mom prepare dinner. We made chapati and sabzi together. After dinner, I watched a little TV with my younger brother. Then, I read a book about art and ideas for beginners.
Finally, at around 10:00 PM, I got ready for bed. I brushed my teeth again, said goodnight to my family, and went to sleep. That was my day!
