Monday’s Child

The Monday’s Child Poem talks about different days of the week. In a week, there are seven days. These seven days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The day of the week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday. Most people have a holiday on Sunday, making it the best day of the week.

After having a holiday on Saturday and Sunday, children find it refreshing to go to school on Monday and meet their friends. In the poem, we will see how every day of the week is different, just like every other person is different from each other.

Monday’s Child Lyrics 

The lyrics of the poem are given below. Read them aloud and then learn about the difficult words and their meanings to understand the poem better. 

Monday's child is fair of face,

Tuesday's child is full of grace,

Wednesday's child is full of woe,

Thursday's child has far to go.

Friday's child is loving and giving,

Saturday's child works hard for a living,

And the child that is born on the Sabbath Day,

Is bonny and blithe and good and gay.

Monday’s Child Poem Meaning 

The poem is about children born on different days of the week. Monday children are identified with attractive beauty, yet current interpretations portray them as shallow, selfish, and impulsive.

Monday’s Child

Tuesday children are connected with refinement, grace, and etiquette. Tuesday's children are associated with honesty and innocence in modern interpretations.

Tuesday’s Child

Wednesday children are known for their emotional sensitivity. They carry the weight of the world on their shoulders and have a loving and empathetic viewpoint, frequently to the point of grief for others. 

Wednesday’s Child

Thursday children will have a long and prosperous life. "Far to go" is sometimes viewed as a tough road. Traditional versions, on the other hand, emphasize positive traits and talents that will push them forward in life, rather than flaws to overcome.

Thursday’s Child

Friday kids are warm-hearted and kind. In many older versions, though, anything on a Friday was considered bad luck.

Friday’s Child

Saturday kids are committed, responsible, and diligent. Saturday's children are dedicated to their profession and make significant contributions to the world.

Saturday’s Child

Sunday's children are frequently said to be "happy and smart," rather than "bonny and blithe." The Monday's child rhyme original form refers to Christmas Day rather than Sunday. Christmas (December 25th) was historically regarded as the most auspicious day of birth.

Sunday’s Child 

Word Galaxy 

Let us learn the meanings of some new words. 

• Grace - goodwill, elegant  

• Woe - sorrow, distress or trouble

• Sabbath day - a day of religious belief when there is a holiday

• Wise - having knowledge

Tips for Parents

The poem will help children remember the days of the week. It is a great way to introduce children to this new topic. They will also learn about different types of personalities that people have which make them unique. 

Conclusion 

The Monday’s child is a poem about different kids having different personalities. These kids are born on different days of the week. This poem is a way to help children remember the days of the week in an easier manner.