Day: April 12, 2025

Hello dear children!  Today, we’re going to learn something really exciting and useful — Addition! You’ve already learned how to add 3-digit numbers, right? Great job! Now, we’re going to level up and learn how to add 4-digit numbers — both with and without carrying. Don’t worry, I’ll be with you every step of the way! What is Addition? Addition means putting things together. When we add, we’re simply finding how many in total. Just like when you collect tamarind seeds after playing a game and count how many you got — that’s addition! Real-Life Example: Shopping at the Store Imagine you went to a shop and saw different items with price tags: Now you want to know how much money you’d need to buy both. We add the numbers like this: markdown  2454  (Cost of Mobile) +  324  (Cost of Calculator) ——-   2778  (Total) So, you’d need ₹2778 in total! Let’s Understand Addition Step-by-Step Let’s take one more example. A housewife buys: Let’s add their prices together. markdown  2420 + 1349 ——-   3769 That means she spent ₹3769 in total. Always remember: Start adding from the units place, then move to tens, then hundreds, and finally thousands. Addition with Carrying (Regrouping) Sometimes when you add, the total in one column becomes more than 9, so you need to carry the extra value to the next place. Let’s look at an example: Let’s add: markdown   3847 +  2454 ——-    6301 Here’s how we got that: 1️ Add units: 7 + 4 = 11 → write 1 and carry 12️Add tens: 4 + 5 = 9 → plus the carry = 10 → write 0 and carry 13️Add hundreds: 8 + 4 = 12 → plus 1 = 13 → write 3 and carry 14️ Add thousands: 3 + 2 = 5 → plus 1 = 6 So, total = ₹6301 Wasn’t that fun? Adding in Your Head (Mental Math) Sometimes, you don’t even need paper and pencil! You can add numbers in your mind by breaking them up. For example:328 + 241 Let’s split 241 into parts: 328 + 200 = 528   528 + 40 = 568   568 + 1 = 569 So, 328 + 241 = 569 Easy, right? Let’s try a bigger one: 5347 + 2635 Break 2635 into 2000 + 600 + 30 + 5 yaml 5347 + 2000 = 7347   7347 + 600 = 7947   7947 + 30 = 7977   7977 + 5 = 7982 FAQs  Q: Do I always need to carry when adding 4-digit numbers? A: No, only when the total in one place is 10 or more. Then we carry to the next place. Q: What should I do first while adding? A: Always start from the units place (the rightmost number). Q: Can I add numbers without writing them down? A: Yes! That’s called mental math. You can break numbers into parts and add them step by step in your mind. Q: Why do we need to learn addition? A: Because we use it every day — at shops, while cooking, or even counting your toys! Q: I made a mistake while adding. What should I do? A: That’s okay! Mistakes help you learn. Just check each step and try again. You’ll get it! Keep Exploring! Addition is a superpower you’ll use all your life — whether you’re counting pencils, chocolates, or helping at home. Practice a little every day and you’ll become an Addition Expert in no time!Remember children, if something feels tricky, don’t be shy to ask your teacher. I’m always here for you!  Take assessment: 1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 2. Fill in the Blanks 3. Match the Following 4. True or False 5. Short Answer Questions 6. Long Answer / Explain in Sentences 7. Number Expansion / Place Value Questions 8. Complete the Pattern / Sequence 9. Draw and Represent 10. Word Problems 11. Sorting/Grouping Activities 12. Oral Questions / Viva Style 13. Error Identification 14. Connect with Daily Life 15. Games / Riddles Great for engagement and critical thinking.Example:I am a number with 4 tens and 7 ones. Who am I?

Hello little explorers! Let’s talk about something really special today — our wonderful plant friends! Have you ever stopped to look at a tree and wondered, “What do you do for us?”Well, let me tell you — plants do so much for us every single day! Come, let’s take a little walk through this leafy lesson together.  The Coconut Tree – A Superhero in Disguise! Let’s begin with a very useful plant — the coconut tree.Have you seen one? It’s tall, strong, and full of surprises! Isn’t that amazing? So many things from just one tree! Plants in the Kitchen! Now think about your lunch or dinner. What’s on your plate?Rice, vegetables, fruits, dal… guess where they all come from? Yes — plants! From plants, we get: Even the leaves of some plants are used to serve food — like banana leaves during festivals. Have you eaten on one? Plants Make the World Beautiful Too Ever smelled a fresh jasmine flower? Or seen a bright red rose?Plants don’t just feed us — they make our world look and smell beautiful! Flowers like: Plants Can Heal Us Too When you have a cough or fever, do your elders give you Tulsi leaves or a little neem juice? Yes! Some plants are natural medicines.Here are a few medicinal plants you might find at home: These little green healers help us feel better without any bitter pills! Plants Help Animals Too Let’s not forget our animal friends!Cows, goats, elephants — they all munch on leaves and grass.Many birds live in trees, and monkeys swing from branch to branch! Let’s Remember Plants give us: FAQs  Q: Why are plants important to us? A: Plants give us food, medicine, shelter, and many other useful things like wood, flowers, and even ropes. They help us stay healthy and happy! Q: Can animals live without plants? A: No! Animals need plants for food and shelter — just like us. Q: What are some plants we can grow at home? A: You can grow Tulsi, aloe vera, curry leaves, mint, or even small flowering plants like jasmine! Q: Why do we use banana leaves for meals sometimes? A: Banana leaves are big, clean, and eco-friendly. They add a lovely smell to the food too! Q: What should we do to take care of plants? A: Water them regularly, give them sunlight, and never pluck leaves or flowers for fun. Be gentle and kind! Take assessment: 1. Oral Questions (For classroom discussion or warm-up) 2. Fill in the Blanks 3. Match the Following A B Coconut Mat and rope Tulsi Medicine for cough Jasmine Decoration Neem Medicinal plant Banana leaf Used to serve food 4. Choose the Correct Answer (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQs) 5. Short Answer Questions 7. Think and Answer / Higher-Order Thinking 8. Sorting or Classification Activities Ask children to: 9. Drawing and Labelling 10. Role Play or Dramatization

Dear little learners,  Today, we’re going to learn something that helps us in real life every single day — subtraction! Whether you’re sharing chocolates, spending pocket money, or counting toys, subtraction is there to help. Ready to become subtraction superstars? Let’s go! What is Subtraction? Subtraction means taking something away. Let’s say you have 5 pencils, and you give 2 to your friend. How many pencils are left with you?That’s subtraction! You had 5, gave away 2 — and now you have 3 left. We use this sign ➖ for subtraction.So, 5 ➖ 2 = 3 Subtraction Without Borrowing This is the easy kind — where the top number is bigger than the bottom one. No borrowing or switching needed! Example 1: Umesh had 28 pencils. He used 16 pencils. How many pencils are left? We write it like this: markdown  28 – 16   12 Let’s break it down: Another Example: Pavitra had ₹36. She spent ₹23. How much is left? markdown 36 – 23 ____   13 Subtraction With Borrowing Sometimes, the top number is smaller — so we “borrow” from the tens. Let’s see how that works. Example: Ramayya had 43 sheep. He sold 19. How many sheep does he still have? We can’t do 3 – 9, so we borrow 1 ten from 4 tens.Now 3 becomes 13, and 4 becomes 3. markdown  43 – 19 ____   24 Don’t worry if this feels tricky at first — it gets easier with practice! Subtraction with Zero What happens when we subtract zero?Nothing changes! Zero means nothing. Example: You had 9 toffees. You didn’t eat any. How many do you still have? 9 – 0 = 9That’s right — all your toffees are still there! Estimating the Answer Sometimes we don’t need the exact number — just a close guess. This is called estimation. Imagine looking at a pile of mangoes. Can you guess how many are there without counting each one?  If there are 32 mangoes, you can say, “Hmm… that’s close to 30.”If there are 77 bananas, we say that’s close to 80. It helps us when we’re in a hurry! FAQs  Q: What if the number on top is smaller than the number below? A: Great question! In that case, we borrow from the tens place. It’s like asking your neighbor for help — you take one ten and change it into 10 ones! Q: What does subtracting zero mean? A: Subtracting zero means nothing is taken away. So the number stays the same. For example, 7 – 0 = 7. Q: Do I always need to borrow? A: No, only when the number in the ones place on top is smaller than the number below it. If it’s big enough, you can subtract straight away! Q: Is subtraction only for school? A: Not at all! We use it when we give things to friends, count money after buying snacks, or see how many toys we’ve lost or given away. Q: How do I remember subtraction easily? A: Just keep thinking of it as “taking away” or “what’s left.” Use real objects like erasers, blocks, or buttons to help you understand better. Take assessment: 1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Great for quick checks and identifying the correct concept. Example: What should you do if you spill water at home?a) Leave it and walk awayb) Wipe it cleanc) Call your friendd) Play with it 2. Fill in the Blanks Useful for reinforcing key vocabulary and main ideas. Example: We should always keep our surroundings ______.If you break something, you should say ______. 3. True or False Helps test understanding of correct behavior and concepts. Example: 4. Match the Following Good for connecting actions to correct behaviors or items to usage. Example: Match the action with what you should do: 5. Short Answer Questions Encourages children to express understanding in their own words. Examples: 6. Picture-Based Questions Use visuals to prompt responses (especially helpful for this age group). Example: Show a picture of a dirty room.Q: What is wrong in this picture? What should be done? 7. Situation-Based / Role-Play Questions These help assess real-life application and decision-making. Example: Q: Your friend forgets his lunch box. What will you do?Q: You see someone throw garbage on the ground. What should you do? 8. Sequencing / Arrange in Order Helps children understand processes or routines. Example: Arrange the steps to brush your teeth in the correct order:a) Rinse your mouthb) Apply toothpastec) Take your brushd) Brush your teeth  9. Yes or No Questions Simple and direct for quick checks. Example: 10. Opinion-Based Questions Encourages critical thinking and expression. Example: 11. Connect the Dots / Drawing Activity Integrates creativity with understanding. Activity: Draw a picture showing a “Clean Classroom”.Q: Can you explain your drawing? 12. Sing / Chant / Act (Oral Assessment) This is great for younger learners and group activities. Example: