Page 136 - Conversation & Family Activity
Anu and Pavan Conversation:
Anu: "This is my family photo. This is my grandfather. He is in the middle. My father is standing to the left of my grandfather. My mother is standing to the right of my grandmother. They are my brothers Rishi and Rohan. This is my pet Sheero. This is my happy family."
Pavan: "Oh! Nice family."
Anu: "What about your family?"
Pavan: "In my family, we are three. My father Venkat, my mother Mani and me."
What is a Family?
We all live with our families. Generally, a family consists of grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, brothers and sisters. 'Brothers and sisters' are also called 'siblings'.
Question: Who lives with you in your family?
Ans:My father, my mother, my brother, and I live together in my family
Write about your family:
- My father's name is Venkat
- My mother's name is Mani
- I have two siblings.
- There are 5 members in my family.
Draw your family picture using buttons and match sticks:
[ Drawing Canvas / Activity Space ]
Stick buttons for faces and matchsticks for bodies to make family figures.
Stick buttons for faces and matchsticks for bodies to make family figures.
Page 140 - Activity, Discussion & Festival Celebrations
Let us Do
Ask any three of your classmates about the different kinds of work family members do. Collect the information and fill in the table.
| S.No. | Name of the friend | Work done by the mother | Work done by the father | Work done by all family members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eg.1 | Suma | Cooking | Cutting vegetables | Cleaning the house |
| 2 | Raju | Washing clothes | Buying groceries | Watering plants |
| 3 | Priya | Preparing breakfast | Helping in studies | Arranging the dining table |
Think and Discuss
Q1. Ravi and his sister share all the work at home. Is this good? Why?
Ans: Yes, it is very good. Sharing work reduces the burden on each individual, saves time, and increases love and understanding between family members.
Ans: Yes, it is very good. Sharing work reduces the burden on each individual, saves time, and increases love and understanding between family members.
Q2. Meena does her homework, cleans her bag, and carries her books alone. She feels tired and sad. What do you think about this?
Ans: It is good that Meena is responsible, but feeling tired and sad shows she needs help. Her family members should support her with her daily tasks so she doesn't feel overwhelmed.
Ans: It is good that Meena is responsible, but feeling tired and sad shows she needs help. Her family members should support her with her daily tasks so she doesn't feel overwhelmed.
Page 144 - Professions & Occupations
Question: What other kinds of works are being done in your surroundings?
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Ans: Farmers grow crops, milkmen deliver milk, postmen deliver letters, and drivers transport goods and people in our surroundings.
Page 146 - Home Appliances Activity
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1. Look at this picture showing use of home appliances. Name these appliances.Ans: The home appliances shown in the picture are:
• Television (TV)
• Ceiling Fan & Table Fan
• Iron Box
• Mixer Grinder
• Gas Stove
• Refrigerator (Fridge)
• Washing Machine -
2. What home appliances do you have in your home? Write their names in the space given below.Ans: In our home, we have:
Ceiling Fan, Television, Refrigerator, Mixer Grinder, Water Purifier, Iron Box, and Washing Machine.
Page 148 - Good Practices Question & Solution
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1. Do you have any good practice in your family?Ans: Yes, we have several good practices in our family:
• We greet and respect our elders before going out.
• We eat dinner together every night.
• We plant a sapling on birthdays and keep our house and surroundings clean.