"today" in a Sentence — Examples for K-8

Three example sentences for today, written at K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 reading levels.

What does "today" mean?

today is a noun that means: this day, right now. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with today

"Today is Tuesday."

Notice the short, simple structure — perfect for early readers learning to decode and understand new words.

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with today

"Today we are visiting the science museum and seeing the new dinosaur exhibit."

This sentence adds more context and detail — typical of chapter books at this grade level.

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with today

"Today is the only day you actually have to work with — yesterday is finished, and tomorrow is still just a hopeful idea."

At this level, today takes on subtler shades of meaning depending on context — the kind of nuance middle-schoolers need for essay writing.

How to use these sentences in the classroom

Sentence imitation — Read the example aloud, then have students write their own sentence with the same structure but a different topic.

Vocabulary notebooks — Have students copy the grade-appropriate sentence into their vocabulary journal alongside the definition.

Reading comprehension — Ask students to identify why today is the right word for that sentence — what would change if you swapped it for a synonym?

FAQ — using "today" in sentences

How do I use today in a sentence for a 1st grader?

Try: "Today is Tuesday." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with today?

"Today is the only day you actually have to work with — yesterday is finished, and tomorrow is still just a hopeful idea."

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