Chapter 10: How do I Spend my Day?
1st StandardMathematics
How do I Spend my Day? - Chapter Summary
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# How I Spend My Day
## Overview
This chapter follows Pihu, a 6-year-old student, as she describes her daily routine from morning till night. It also introduces simple activities and questions to help young learners identify and discuss their own routines, and concludes with a hands-on exploration of the four seasons.
## Key Topics Covered
### 1. Morning Routine
* **Waking Up**: Pihu starts her day by getting out of bed and drinking a glass of warm water.
* **Self-Care**: She brushes her teeth and takes a bath.
* **Yoga/Exercise**: She practices simple yoga or exercise to energize herself.
* **Breakfast & Preparation**: After exercising, she has breakfast and gets ready for school.
### 2. School Time
* **Morning at School**: Pihu studies and plays with her classmates while the sun climbs higher in the sky.
* **Afternoon Break**: At noon, she washes her hands and enjoys lunch with friends under the bright sun.
### 3. Evening Routine
* **Play and Study**: As the sun sets, Pihu spends time playing, then settles down to study again.
* **Dinner & Rest**: She returns home, eats dinner with her family, and rests briefly before night falls.
### 4. Night-time Activities
* **Bedtime Preparations**: Under the moon and stars, Pihu reads a storybook.
* **Sleep**: She goes to sleep, concluding her day’s routine.
### 5. Interactive Exercises
* **Let Us Do**
* Tick (✓) activities you do in the morning and at night.
* Tick (✓) things you see or do during the day.
* **Let Us Talk**
* Discuss questions like “What is your daily routine?” and “When do you brush your teeth?”.
### 6. Exploring Seasons
* **Matching Game**: Children match objects (e.g., umbrella, flowers, snowflake) with spring, summer, monsoon, and winter.
* **Discussion Prompts**: Talk about differences among the four seasons.
* **Project Work**: Draw or stick pictures of favourite foods and local festivals for each season.
## Simple Definitions of New Words/Terms
* **Routine**: A regular sequence of activities done every day.
* **Yoga**: Gentle exercises and breathing techniques that help keep the body healthy.
* **Season**: One of the four parts of the year (spring, summer, monsoon, winter), each with its own weather and activities.
* **Monsoon**: The rainy season in parts of India, marked by heavy showers.
* **Spring**: The season when flowers bloom and the weather becomes warmer after winter.
* **Summer**: The hottest season of the year, when days are long and sunny.
* **Winter**: The coldest season, with shorter days and cooler temperatures.
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# How I Spend My Day
## Overview
This chapter follows Pihu, a 6-year-old student, as she describes her daily routine from morning till night. It also introduces simple activities and questions to help young learners identify and discuss their own routines, and concludes with a hands-on exploration of the four seasons.
## Key Topics Covered
### 1. Morning Routine
* **Waking Up**: Pihu starts her day by getting out of bed and drinking a glass of warm water.
* **Self-Care**: She brushes her teeth and takes a bath.
* **Yoga/Exercise**: She practices simple yoga or exercise to energize herself.
* **Breakfast & Preparation**: After exercising, she has breakfast and gets ready for school.
### 2. School Time
* **Morning at School**: Pihu studies and plays with her classmates while the sun climbs higher in the sky.
* **Afternoon Break**: At noon, she washes her hands and enjoys lunch with friends under the bright sun.
### 3. Evening Routine
* **Play and Study**: As the sun sets, Pihu spends time playing, then settles down to study again.
* **Dinner & Rest**: She returns home, eats dinner with her family, and rests briefly before night falls.
### 4. Night-time Activities
* **Bedtime Preparations**: Under the moon and stars, Pihu reads a storybook.
* **Sleep**: She goes to sleep, concluding her day’s routine.
### 5. Interactive Exercises
* **Let Us Do**
* Tick (✓) activities you do in the morning and at night.
* Tick (✓) things you see or do during the day.
* **Let Us Talk**
* Discuss questions like “What is your daily routine?” and “When do you brush your teeth?”.
### 6. Exploring Seasons
* **Matching Game**: Children match objects (e.g., umbrella, flowers, snowflake) with spring, summer, monsoon, and winter.
* **Discussion Prompts**: Talk about differences among the four seasons.
* **Project Work**: Draw or stick pictures of favourite foods and local festivals for each season.
## Simple Definitions of New Words/Terms
* **Routine**: A regular sequence of activities done every day.
* **Yoga**: Gentle exercises and breathing techniques that help keep the body healthy.
* **Season**: One of the four parts of the year (spring, summer, monsoon, winter), each with its own weather and activities.
* **Monsoon**: The rainy season in parts of India, marked by heavy showers.
* **Spring**: The season when flowers bloom and the weather becomes warmer after winter.
* **Summer**: The hottest season of the year, when days are long and sunny.
* **Winter**: The coldest season, with shorter days and cooler temperatures.
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How I Spend My Day
Overview
This chapter follows Pihu, a 6-year-old student, as she describes her daily routine from morning till night. It also introduces simple activities and questions to help young learners identify and discuss their own routines, and concludes with a hands-on exploration of the four seasons.
Key Topics Covered
1. Morning Routine
- Waking Up: Pihu starts her day by getting out of bed and drinking a glass of warm water.
- Self-Care: She brushes her teeth and takes a bath.
- Yoga/Exercise: She practices simple yoga or exercise to energize herself.
- Breakfast & Preparation: After exercising, she has breakfast and gets ready for school.
2. School Time
- Morning at School: Pihu studies and plays with her classmates while the sun climbs higher in the sky.
- Afternoon Break: At noon, she washes her hands and enjoys lunch with friends under the bright sun.
3. Evening Routine
- Play and Study: As the sun sets, Pihu spends time playing, then settles down to study again.
- Dinner & Rest: She returns home, eats dinner with her family, and rests briefly before night falls.
4. Night-time Activities
- Bedtime Preparations: Under the moon and stars, Pihu reads a storybook.
- Sleep: She goes to sleep, concluding her day’s routine.
5. Interactive Exercises
-
Let Us Do
- Tick (✓) activities you do in the morning and at night.
- Tick (✓) things you see or do during the day.
-
Let Us Talk
- Discuss questions like “What is your daily routine?” and “When do you brush your teeth?”.
6. Exploring Seasons
- Matching Game: Children match objects (e.g., umbrella, flowers, snowflake) with spring, summer, monsoon, and winter.
- Discussion Prompts: Talk about differences among the four seasons.
- Project Work: Draw or stick pictures of favourite foods and local festivals for each season.
Simple Definitions of New Words/Terms
- Routine: A regular sequence of activities done every day.
- Yoga: Gentle exercises and breathing techniques that help keep the body healthy.
- Season: One of the four parts of the year (spring, summer, monsoon, winter), each with its own weather and activities.
- Monsoon: The rainy season in parts of India, marked by heavy showers.
- Spring: The season when flowers bloom and the weather becomes warmer after winter.
- Summer: The hottest season of the year, when days are long and sunny.
- Winter: The coldest season, with shorter days and cooler temperatures.