Autopress Education Days of the Week Chart - A4 Write-and-Wipe Individual Pupil Reference

The Autopress Education Days of the Week Chart is an A4 write-and-wipe resource designed to help individual pupils identify the days of the week and understand their sequence. Measuring 29.7 x 21cm and compatible with dry wipe pens, it is sized for personal desk use, exercise book folders, or learning trays - giving every pupil their own reference for the days from Monday to Sunday rather than relying on a shared classroom display. It is produced by Autopress Education, a trusted UK publisher of classroom literacy and numeracy resources.

How It Helps

Knowing the days of the week - their names, their order, and how to spell them - underpins a wide range of classroom activities, from writing the date to reading a timetable to answering questions about time and sequence. For many pupils, particularly those with dyslexia, this knowledge remains effortful to recall well beyond the point at which their peers have made it automatic. The names of the days are long and visually similar in places (Tuesday and Thursday both begin with T; Wednesday contains a silent letter), and their fixed order is a serial sequence that depends heavily on working memory.

A personal desk chart keeps the days of the week constantly visible and within reach, removing the need to look up to a class display, recall the sequence from memory, or interrupt the teacher. The write-and-wipe surface also allows pupils to practise copying or tracing the day names directly on the chart, building familiarity with their spelling through repetition without wasting paper.

Why It Works Well in Schools and Classrooms

• Personal reference for every pupil: at £1.65 + VAT, it is economical to provide one per child in a class or group, ensuring that every pupil - not just those with identified SEN - has immediate access to the reference they need without having to share or wait.
• Reduces teacher interruptions: with the chart on their own desk, pupils can check the sequence or spelling of a day independently, maintaining the flow of their work and the teacher's attention on the wider class.
• Supports sequencing and working memory: the chart provides a permanent, ordered list of all seven days, reducing the cognitive load of recalling which day comes before or after another - a genuine challenge for pupils with dyslexia and those with working memory difficulties.
• Write and wipe for active practice: the dry-wipe surface allows pupils to practise spelling the days of the week directly on the chart and wipe clean afterwards, supporting learning through low-stakes repetition.
• Pairs with the Days of the Week Poster: used alongside the A3 Autopress Days of the Week Poster (CL20) for class display, the chart ensures pupils have the same reference at their own desk during independent work.

For

• Write-and-wipe surface: confirmed compatible with dry wipe pens, allowing repeated practice and easy wiping clean
• Size: A4 - 29.7 x 21cm - suited to desk use, exercise book folders, and personal learning trays
• Individual pupil format: A4 size makes this the personal reference version; the larger A3 Days of the Week Poster (CL20) is designed for classroom display
• SKU / Product Code: CL21
• Brand/Publisher: Autopress Education
• Country of origin: United Kingdom

• What is the Autopress Education Days of the Week Chart?
  The Autopress Education Days of the Week Chart (SKU: CL21) is an A4 write-and-wipe resource measuring 29.7 x 21cm, designed to help individual pupils identify and learn the days of the week in order. Compatible with dry wipe pens, it is sized for personal desk use, exercise book folders, or homework stations rather than classroom wall display.
• How does the Days of the Week Chart help pupils with dyslexia?
  Pupils with dyslexia frequently experience difficulty with sequencing, which can make recalling the order of the days of the week - and spelling their names correctly - persistently effortful. Several day names contain tricky spellings: Wednesday has a silent letter, Tuesday and Thursday both begin with T, and most are long multi-syllable words. Having a personal chart at the desk means pupils can check both order and spelling independently without interrupting the teacher, reducing cognitive load and supporting independent working. The British Dyslexia Association recommends visual scaffolding of this kind as part of a dyslexia-friendly learning environment.
• Can the Days of the Week Chart be written on?
  Yes. The Days of the Week Chart is confirmed compatible with dry wipe pens. Pupils can practise writing or tracing the day names directly on the chart, wipe it clean, and repeat - making it both a reference tool and an active practice resource.
• Is the Days of the Week Chart suitable for home use?
  Yes. The A4 format fits easily into a homework folder, can be pinned beside a desk, or kept flat on a work surface. It is a practical, low-cost option for parents and carers supporting children with dyslexia at home, providing the same visual scaffolding the child uses in school.
• How many pupils can share one Days of the Week Chart?
  The chart is designed for individual use. Its A4 size and personal format work best as a one-per-pupil resource. At £1.65 + VAT, it is affordable to provide one for every child in a class or group.