Day: April 11, 2025

Hello, my dear little stars!  Today, we’re going to have some fun with addition. Yes, that’s the magic of putting numbers together to find out how many we have in total! Do you know what’s amazing? You’ve already been doing this without even knowing it. Every time you put your toys in a basket or count the mangoes on the table, you’re already adding! So let’s see how we can do it in a way that’s easy and fun. What Is Addition? Addition means putting things together to find the total. Imagine you have 1 apple, and your friend gives you 1 more apple. Now how many apples do you have? That’s right — 2 apples! We call that: 1 and 1 make 2 Or, we can write it like this:1 + 1 = 2 Simple, right? Here are a few more examples: And guess what? You can try this with anything — pencils, pebbles, buttons, or even your crayons! Let’s Learn the Symbols We use two special symbols when we do addition: ‘+’ means ‘plus’ — it tells us we are adding.‘=’ means ‘equals to’ — it shows us the answer. So if you see this:4 + 2 = 6,you read it as “four plus two is equal to six.” It’s just like telling a short story with numbers!  Let’s Add Using Pictures Let’s say we have 4 bananas 🍌 and we add 3 more bananas 🍌🍌🍌.How many bananas are there now? Yes! Count them all together:1, 2, 3, 4… and 3 more… 5, 6, 7!So, 4 + 3 = 7 Let’s Remember FAQs  Q: What if I forget the answer while adding? That’s completely okay! Use your fingers, draw dots, or count aloud. It’s all part of learning. Q: Can I add numbers in any order? Yes! 2 + 3 is the same as 3 + 2. Try it and see! That’s called the commutative property — a big word for a simple idea. Q: What is a sum? The sum is the answer you get after adding. In 2 + 3 = 5, the number 5 is the sum. Q: What if I add 0 to a number? Adding 0 doesn’t change anything. If you have 4 laddoos and no one adds any, you still have 4 laddoos. So, 4 + 0 = 4. Take assessment: 1. Oral Questions (To encourage verbal thinking) 2. Fill in the Blanks 3. Match the Following Match the sums to their answers: Column A Column B 3 + 4 5 2 + 2 7 1 + 1 4 5 + 2 6 3 + 2 2 4. Picture-Based Questions Example: 🍎🍎 + 🍎🍎🍎 = ?Options: a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 5. True or False 6. Rearranging/Add in Any Order (Commutative Property) 7. Missing Numbers / Number Bonds 8. Real-Life Story Sums (Word Problems) 9. Use Fingers or Objects to Add 10. Symbol Identification  

 Hello there, little explorers! Have you ever looked around your home or classroom and noticed how many different shapes things come in? That box of crayons? A rectangle! Your ball? A circle! Shapes are all around us — and today, we’re going to have fun discovering them. Let’s go on a shape hunt together, shall we? Grouping Shapes: Who Looks Like Who? Just like friends who wear matching clothes to a party, objects with the same shape can be grouped together. Look at a dice, a gift box, and a cube-shaped eraser—don’t they all look alike? That’s because they share the same shape! Try this: Take a walk around your room. Can you find 3 things that look like a ball? How about something that looks like a box? Grouping shapes helps us understand how things are made and how they move! How Do Shapes Move? Have you ever pushed a ball and seen it roll across the floor? Now try pushing a box. What happens? It slides, right? Here’s the cool part: So next time you play with your toys, take a moment to notice how their shape decides how they move. Fun, isn’t it? Let’s Meet Some Flat Shapes We also see shapes on flat surfaces — like on paper, walls, or your drawing book. Here are some of our shape friends: These shapes don’t roll or slide — but they help us draw, build, and decorate. Let’s Draw Together! Now that we know our shape friends, let’s draw them! You don’t need a scale or any tools. Just take a pencil and try drawing: Remember, it’s okay if it’s not perfect. What matters is you’re trying — and learning with each line! FAQs:  Q: Why do balls roll but boxes don’t? A: Great question! Balls are round all over, so they don’t have any flat edges to stop them. Boxes have flat sides, so they just slide instead. Q: Can shapes be both flat and solid? A: Oh yes! A solid shape like a box has flat surfaces called faces, and those faces are flat shapes — like rectangles or squares. Q: Why do we need to learn shapes? A: Because shapes are everywhere! They help us recognize things, build things, and even solve puzzles. Architects, artists, and engineers all use shapes every day. Q: What if I can’t draw the shapes neatly? A: That’s totally okay! What matters is trying. Every time you practice, you get a little better. Just keep going — you’re doing amazing! Take assessment: 1. Oral Questions (Great for classroom interaction) These help build confidence and improve speaking skills. 2. Picture-Based Questions Use visuals or real-life objects for these. 3. Drawing & Practice Questions Encourage motor skills and shape recognition. 4. Sorting and Classification These questions help them understand grouping. 5. Movement-Based Questions To check their understanding of how shape affects motion. 6. Yes/No Questions Simple and quick assessment. 7. Fill in the Blanks Ideal for early writing practice. 8. Match the Following Column A (Objects) Column B (Shapes) Dice Cube Pizza slice Triangle Windowpane Square Clock Circle Door Rectangle 9. Name the Shape’ Type Questions 10. True or False

Hello, my dear little stars! Today, let’s talk about something very important – something we all use every single day. Can you guess what it is? Yes! It’s WATERLet me ask you this — what’s the first thing you want after running around or playing? You say, “I’m thirsty!” right? And what do you reach for? That’s right — a glass of water! Why Do We Need Water? Water is something we all need to stay alive and happy. Just like Salim drinks water when he’s thirsty, you and I, our family, our pets — even the trees outside — all need water. Think about your day. In the morning, when you wash your face, brush your teeth, or take a bath — what are you using? Water! When your parents cook tasty food? Water again! When your clothes are washed? You guessed it — water is helping there too. Even farmers use water to grow the rice and vegetables we eat. Builders use water to mix cement and make strong buildings. People who sail boats? They need water too! Isn’t water truly amazing? Even Plants and Animals Need Water! Let’s take a little walk to the garden in your mind. Look — that poor little plant looks dry and sad. But when we pour some water? Ah! The plant stands tall, green, and happy. Just like we feel better after a drink of water, plants do too. And what about animals? Have you seen a dog drinking from a bowl or a river? Or birds splashing in a puddle? They need water just like us. How Do We Use Water at Home and School? At home, we use water to: At school, we use water to: Water is always working hard, helping us in every part of our day! Where Does Water Come From? Now here’s something interesting! Do you know where the water in your tap comes from? It might come from a well, a lake, a river, or even a big water tank that the city fills up. Ask your parents or grandparents — they’ll tell you amazing stories about how they used to collect water in the olden days. And how does water get to our taps? There are long pipes under the ground that carry water from lakes or tanks right to our homes. Isn’t that smart? FAQs  Q: Why can’t we live without water? Because our body, just like a plant, needs water to stay healthy and strong. Without water, we’d feel tired and sick. Q: Can we drink water from rivers or lakes? Not directly, little one. That water may have dirt or germs. At home, we should drink clean, filtered, or boiled water. Q: Why do plants look fresh after watering? Because water helps the plant’s roots get food from the soil. It’s like a magic drink that helps them grow! Q: What if we waste water? That’s not good! Water is precious. We should always turn off taps properly and use just what we need. Every drop counts! Q: Do animals need water like we do? Yes! Birds, dogs, cows, even tiny ants need water to live. Let’s be kind and put out a little bowl of water for birds on hot days. Before We End. Remember, water is one of our best friends. Let’s treat it kindly, never waste it, and always be thankful for it. You’re doing a great job learning, my little explorers — keep asking questions, keep wondering, and keep learning! Take assessment: 1. Oral & Picture-Based Questions (For Class Discussion or Oral Assessment) These are interactive and visual-friendly: 2. One-Word or Very Short Answer Questions These help check quick recall: 3. Fill in the Blanks Useful for classwork, worksheets, or practice: 4. Match the Following To connect use of water with related actions: A B Brushing teeth Brushing teeth Reading a book Does not use water Taking a bath Uses water Watching TV Does not use water Washing clothes Uses water 5. Open-Ended Questions (Short Answer) These encourage expression and understanding: 6. Higher-Order Thinking & Creative Questions To spark curiosity and reasoning: Bonus: Activity-Based Assessment Prompts