Chapter 4: Toys and Games
3rd StandardEnglish
Chapter Summary
Toys and Games - Chapter Summary
# Toys and Games
## Overview
The chapter “Toys and Games” introduces students to different types of play activities and toys commonly used by children. Through a combination of picture reading, interactive questions, a rhythmic poem, vocabulary building, and a hands-on craft activity, students learn to identify toys, talk about their favourite games, understand simple grammar, and express themselves creatively.
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## Key Topics Covered
### 1. Picture Reading and Observation
- **Scene Interpretation**: Students observe a busy scene showing children and adults in a community setting.
- **Question Prompts**: Students are asked to count and identify:
- Number of children, girls, boys, women, and animals.
- Types of games children are playing.
- Activities of women, old man, children not playing, and someone reading a newspaper.
- Toys or objects used like marbles, tops, kites.
- **Personal Connection**: Questions about students’ own play habits and favourite games.
### 2. Poem – "Out in the Garden"
- **Structure**: A rhythmic, repeating poem that shows children playing with toys like a ball and a kite.
- **Actions Included**:
- Bounce, throw, catch a ball
- Tug, pull, fly a kite
- Run, skip, jump, sway, slide, swing with friends
- **Purpose**: Encourages movement and recitation, enhances vocabulary, and builds rhythm awareness.
### 3. Vocabulary Building (New Words)
- Words introduced through the poem include:
- **Bounce**: To make something spring back
- **Throw**: To send something through the air
- **Slide**: To move smoothly along a surface
- **Sway**: To move slowly from side to side
### 4. Comprehension and Speaking Practice
#### A. Answer the Questions:
- What are the children doing with the ball?
- How are they playing with the kite?
- Where are they playing?
#### B. Think and Answer:
- Where do you play?
- What outdoor games do you enjoy?
- Why is it important to be careful while playing outside?
### 5. Language Use: ‘and’ as a Conjunction
- **Grammar Focus**: How to link two actions or objects using the word "and".
- **Examples**:
- run and skip
- jump and sway
- slide and swing
- **Activity**: Combine pairs like “sing, dance” into “sing and dance”.
### 6. Craft Activity – Paper Bag Puppet
- **Materials Needed**:
- Used paper bag, pencil, colours, woollen threads, gum
- **Steps**:
1. Fold the paper bag base.
2. Draw lips on the flap.
3. Draw and decorate the face.
4. Insert hand and bend fingers to make puppet talk.
- **Objective**: Encourage creativity and fine motor skills.
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## New Terms and Simple Definitions
| Term | Simple Definition |
|----------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| bounce | To spring back after hitting something |
| throw | To send something through the air using your hand |
| slide | To move smoothly along a surface |
| sway | To move gently side to side |
| puppet | A toy figure you can move with your hand |
| kite | A toy that flies in the air, held by a string |
| hopscotch| A game where you jump in numbered squares on the ground|
| blindfold| A cloth tied over the eyes to block vision |
| marbles | Small round balls used in games |
| tug | To pull something with force |
## Overview
The chapter “Toys and Games” introduces students to different types of play activities and toys commonly used by children. Through a combination of picture reading, interactive questions, a rhythmic poem, vocabulary building, and a hands-on craft activity, students learn to identify toys, talk about their favourite games, understand simple grammar, and express themselves creatively.
---
## Key Topics Covered
### 1. Picture Reading and Observation
- **Scene Interpretation**: Students observe a busy scene showing children and adults in a community setting.
- **Question Prompts**: Students are asked to count and identify:
- Number of children, girls, boys, women, and animals.
- Types of games children are playing.
- Activities of women, old man, children not playing, and someone reading a newspaper.
- Toys or objects used like marbles, tops, kites.
- **Personal Connection**: Questions about students’ own play habits and favourite games.
### 2. Poem – "Out in the Garden"
- **Structure**: A rhythmic, repeating poem that shows children playing with toys like a ball and a kite.
- **Actions Included**:
- Bounce, throw, catch a ball
- Tug, pull, fly a kite
- Run, skip, jump, sway, slide, swing with friends
- **Purpose**: Encourages movement and recitation, enhances vocabulary, and builds rhythm awareness.
### 3. Vocabulary Building (New Words)
- Words introduced through the poem include:
- **Bounce**: To make something spring back
- **Throw**: To send something through the air
- **Slide**: To move smoothly along a surface
- **Sway**: To move slowly from side to side
### 4. Comprehension and Speaking Practice
#### A. Answer the Questions:
- What are the children doing with the ball?
- How are they playing with the kite?
- Where are they playing?
#### B. Think and Answer:
- Where do you play?
- What outdoor games do you enjoy?
- Why is it important to be careful while playing outside?
### 5. Language Use: ‘and’ as a Conjunction
- **Grammar Focus**: How to link two actions or objects using the word "and".
- **Examples**:
- run and skip
- jump and sway
- slide and swing
- **Activity**: Combine pairs like “sing, dance” into “sing and dance”.
### 6. Craft Activity – Paper Bag Puppet
- **Materials Needed**:
- Used paper bag, pencil, colours, woollen threads, gum
- **Steps**:
1. Fold the paper bag base.
2. Draw lips on the flap.
3. Draw and decorate the face.
4. Insert hand and bend fingers to make puppet talk.
- **Objective**: Encourage creativity and fine motor skills.
---
## New Terms and Simple Definitions
| Term | Simple Definition |
|----------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| bounce | To spring back after hitting something |
| throw | To send something through the air using your hand |
| slide | To move smoothly along a surface |
| sway | To move gently side to side |
| puppet | A toy figure you can move with your hand |
| kite | A toy that flies in the air, held by a string |
| hopscotch| A game where you jump in numbered squares on the ground|
| blindfold| A cloth tied over the eyes to block vision |
| marbles | Small round balls used in games |
| tug | To pull something with force |
Toys and Games
Overview
The chapter “Toys and Games” introduces students to different types of play activities and toys commonly used by children. Through a combination of picture reading, interactive questions, a rhythmic poem, vocabulary building, and a hands-on craft activity, students learn to identify toys, talk about their favourite games, understand simple grammar, and express themselves creatively.
Key Topics Covered
1. Picture Reading and Observation
- Scene Interpretation: Students observe a busy scene showing children and adults in a community setting.
- Question Prompts: Students are asked to count and identify:
- Number of children, girls, boys, women, and animals.
- Types of games children are playing.
- Activities of women, old man, children not playing, and someone reading a newspaper.
- Toys or objects used like marbles, tops, kites.
- Personal Connection: Questions about students’ own play habits and favourite games.
2. Poem – "Out in the Garden"
- Structure: A rhythmic, repeating poem that shows children playing with toys like a ball and a kite.
- Actions Included:
- Bounce, throw, catch a ball
- Tug, pull, fly a kite
- Run, skip, jump, sway, slide, swing with friends
- Purpose: Encourages movement and recitation, enhances vocabulary, and builds rhythm awareness.
3. Vocabulary Building (New Words)
- Words introduced through the poem include:
- Bounce: To make something spring back
- Throw: To send something through the air
- Slide: To move smoothly along a surface
- Sway: To move slowly from side to side
4. Comprehension and Speaking Practice
A. Answer the Questions:
- What are the children doing with the ball?
- How are they playing with the kite?
- Where are they playing?
B. Think and Answer:
- Where do you play?
- What outdoor games do you enjoy?
- Why is it important to be careful while playing outside?
5. Language Use: ‘and’ as a Conjunction
- Grammar Focus: How to link two actions or objects using the word "and".
- Examples:
- run and skip
- jump and sway
- slide and swing
- Activity: Combine pairs like “sing, dance” into “sing and dance”.
6. Craft Activity – Paper Bag Puppet
- Materials Needed:
- Used paper bag, pencil, colours, woollen threads, gum
- Steps:
- Fold the paper bag base.
- Draw lips on the flap.
- Draw and decorate the face.
- Insert hand and bend fingers to make puppet talk.
- Objective: Encourage creativity and fine motor skills.
New Terms and Simple Definitions
| Term | Simple Definition |
|---|---|
| bounce | To spring back after hitting something |
| throw | To send something through the air using your hand |
| slide | To move smoothly along a surface |
| sway | To move gently side to side |
| puppet | A toy figure you can move with your hand |
| kite | A toy that flies in the air, held by a string |
| hopscotch | A game where you jump in numbered squares on the ground |
| blindfold | A cloth tied over the eyes to block vision |
| marbles | Small round balls used in games |
| tug | To pull something with force |