Family and Friends

Given: The chapter describes Bela's family.

Bela's family members are:
1. Dadaji (Grandfather)
2. Dadiji (Grandmother)
3. Mother (Maa)
4. Father (Papa)
5. Banku Bhaiya (Elder brother)
6. Bela herself
7. Shiru (their pet dog, who is also considered a family member)

Note: Kusum Mausi and Munni are close family friends who are like relatives.

Given: This is a personal experience question.

Sample Answer:
When it rains, my family and I enjoy many activities together:
- We sit near the window and watch the rain.
- My mother makes hot pakoras (fritters) and tea for everyone.
- We play indoor games like ludo or carrom.
- Sometimes we sing rain songs together.
- My grandparents tell us stories about the rainy season.

(Students should write about their own family's experience.)

Given: This is a participatory activity.

Sample Rain Song:
'Rain, rain, come today,
Let us all go out and play,
Wet the fields and fill the pond,
Of the rain we are so fond!'

Students should think of a rain song they know — it could be in Hindi, English, or their regional language — and sing it with their classmates in class.

Given: The table has one example filled in — Urmila | Mother's sister | Mausi.

Students should fill in the table with their own family members. A sample completed table is given below:

| Name | Relationship with you | You call them |
|---|---|---|
| Urmila | Mother's sister | Mausi |
| Ramesh | Father | Papa |
| Sunita | Mother | Maa |
| Mohan | Father's father | Dadaji |
| Kamla | Father's mother | Dadiji |
| Ravi | Brother | Bhaiya |

(Students must fill in the names and relationships of their own family members.)

Given: The text mentions that Dadaji taught Banku and Bela games he used to play as a child.

Sample Answer:
Yes, my grandparents have told me about the games they played when they were young. Some of those games are:
1. Pitthoo (stacking stones and hitting them with a ball)
2. Gilli-danda
3. Kho-kho
4. Kabaddi
5. Marbles (Kancha)
6. Hopscotch (Stapu)

These are traditional outdoor games that did not need any equipment to buy. They played these games with their friends in open fields and streets.

(Students should ask their grandparents and write about the actual games they played.)

Given: Bela's family includes Dadaji, Dadiji, Mother, Father, Banku Bhaiya, Bela, and Shiru the dog.

Bela's family is a big family (also called a joint family) because it has many members — grandparents, parents, and children all living together under one roof.

A small family usually has only parents and one or two children.

Given: This is a personal experience question.

Sample Answer:
I play many games with my family members:
- I play ludo and carrom with my grandparents.
- I play cricket and badminton with my father and brother.
- I play hide-and-seek with my cousins.
- My grandmother teaches me traditional games like Antakshari.

(Students should write about games they actually play with their family.)

Given: This is an observation-based question.

Sample Answer:
The following animals come to my home or neighbourhood:
1. Dogs — stray dogs come near our gate.
2. Cats — a cat sometimes comes into our kitchen.
3. Sparrows and pigeons — they sit on our windowsill.
4. Crows — they come to eat food left outside.
5. Squirrels — they run on the trees in our garden.

(Students should write about animals they have actually seen.)

Given: This is a personal experience question.

Sample Answer:
Yes, I have shared food with animals. Every morning, my grandmother puts out grains for the sparrows and pigeons on our terrace. I also give leftover chapati to the stray dogs near our house. Once, a squirrel came to our balcony and I gave it a piece of biscuit. It was a very happy experience. Feeding animals makes me feel kind and caring.

(Students should write their own real experience.)

Given: The chapter teaches us to be loving and caring towards animals.

We should not hurt or tease animals because:
1. Animals also feel pain, fear, and sadness just like we do.
2. They cannot speak or complain, so it is our duty to protect them.
3. Animals are living beings and deserve to be treated with kindness.
4. Hurting animals is cruel and wrong.
5. Animals like dogs, cows, and birds are helpful to us and are part of our environment.
6. Being kind to animals makes us better human beings.

Just as Bela and Banku love and care for Shiru, we should love and care for all animals.

Given: The activity shows pictures of various household activities.

This is a personal observation activity. Students should:
1. Look at each picture carefully.
2. Think about whether that activity happens in their own family.
3. Put a tick (✓) in the box below each picture that shows an activity done in their family.
4. Colour those pictures.

Common activities that most families do together include:
- Cooking food
- Cleaning the house
- Watering plants
- Helping children with homework
- Eating meals together
- Shopping for groceries

(Students must tick and colour based on their own family's activities.)

Given: This is a creative drawing activity.

Students should draw pictures showing family members helping each other. Some ideas for drawings:
1. Father and mother cooking together in the kitchen.
2. Elder brother helping younger sister with homework.
3. Children helping grandparents water the plants.
4. Family members cleaning the house together.
5. A child helping to set the dining table.

(Students should draw neatly and label each person in the picture with their relationship, e.g., 'Mother', 'Dadi', 'Brother', etc.)

Given: The chapter mentions that Bela learnt songs from her Dadiji and Munni taught her rangoli-making.

Sample Answer:
I have learnt many things from my family members:
- From my Dadaji — I learnt how to play carrom and chess.
- From my Dadiji — I learnt folk songs and how to make rotis.
- From my Mother — I learnt how to keep my room clean and tidy.
- From my Father — I learnt how to ride a bicycle.
- From my elder brother — I learnt how to use a computer.

(Students should write what they have actually learnt from their own family members.)

Given: This is a reflective personal question.

Sample Answer:
Yes, I have also taught things to my family members:
- I taught my Dadiji how to video call on a mobile phone.
- I taught my younger cousin how to draw a butterfly.
- I taught my mother a new rhyme I learnt at school.
- I showed my grandfather how to use the TV remote.

This shows that learning is not just from elders to children — children can also teach elders new things!

(Students should write their own real experiences.)

Given: The chapter shows Bela and Banku helping their family in various ways.

Sample Answer:
I help my family in the following ways:
1. I water the plants in the garden every morning.
2. I help my mother set the dining table before meals.
3. I keep my room clean and tidy.
4. I help my younger sibling with their homework.
5. I bring small items from the nearby shop when needed.
6. I help my Dadiji by threading a needle when she sews.

(Students should write about the ways they actually help at home.)

Given: The chapter emphasises caring for all family members.

Sample Answer:
I help those who need special care in the following ways:

For grandparents:
- I bring them water and medicines on time.
- I read out the newspaper to my Dadaji when his eyes are tired.
- I sit with them and listen to their stories.

For small children:
- I play with my little cousin and keep them entertained.
- I help them eat their food.

For someone who is sick:
- I bring them water and food.
- I keep the room quiet so they can rest.
- I ask them if they need anything.

Caring for others makes our family bond stronger.

Given: This is a personal question about the student's own family.

Sample Answer:
The oldest person in my family is my Dadaji (paternal grandfather). His name is Ramcharan. He is 72 years old.

(Students should write the name and relationship of the oldest person in their own family.)

Given: This is a personal question about the student's own family.

Sample Answer:
The youngest person in my family is my baby sister, Tanu. She is 2 years old.

(Students should write the name and relationship of the youngest person in their own family.)

Given: This is a personal question about the student's own family.

Sample Answer:
The tallest person in my family is my father. His name is Suresh. He is very tall and I have to look up when I talk to him!

(Students should write the name and relationship of the tallest person in their own family.)

Given: The chapter mentions that a family also includes relatives who may not live with us.

Sample Answer:
Yes, some of my family members do not live with us:
1. My Nana and Nani (maternal grandparents) live in Jaipur. We visit them during summer holidays, so we meet them once or twice a year.
2. My Mausa ji and Mausi (mother's sister and her husband) live in Mumbai. We meet them during Diwali every year.
3. My cousin Rahul lives in Pune with his parents. We talk on video call every month.

Even though they do not live with us, we love them and stay in touch through phone calls and visits.

(Students should write about their own relatives who live elsewhere.)

Given: This is a personal question about the student's friends.

Sample Answer:
The names of my friends who play with me at home or in my neighbourhood are:
1. Priya — she lives next door and we play badminton together.
2. Arjun — he lives in the same building and we play cricket in the park.
3. Sneha — she is my classmate and comes to my house to study and play.
4. Raju — he lives nearby and we play hide-and-seek in the evening.

(Students should write the actual names of their own friends.)

Given: The chapter describes how Munni makes rangoli using dried flowers, leaves, and colours.

Steps to make a rangoli using fallen leaves and flowers:
1. Go to your garden, park, or school ground and collect leaves and flowers that have already fallen on the ground. Do not pluck them from plants.
2. Choose leaves and flowers of different colours, shapes, and sizes.
3. On the floor or on a sheet of paper, first draw a simple design lightly with chalk or pencil — it could be a circle, a star, or a flower pattern.
4. Arrange the leaves and flowers along the design to fill in the pattern.
5. You can use petals of different colours to fill different sections.
6. Step back and admire your beautiful natural rangoli!

Note: This activity should be done under the supervision of a teacher or parent.

Given: The activity shows a family tree or picture of Bela's family members.

Note: The actual image is not visible, but based on the chapter content, Bela's relationships with her family members are as follows:

| Family Member | Bela's Relationship with Them |
|---|---|
| Dadaji | Grandfather (Father's father) |
| Dadiji | Grandmother (Father's mother) |
| Father (Papa) | Father |
| Mother (Maa) | Mother |
| Banku | Elder brother |
| Shiru | Pet dog |

Students should look at the picture on page 13 of their textbook and write the correct relationship for each person shown in the family tree.

Given: Students are asked to draw their own family tree or family picture.

Steps to complete this activity:
1. Think about all the members of your family who live with you.
2. Draw each person in the space provided. You can draw simple figures (stick figures are fine).
3. Write the name of each person below their picture.
4. Write your relationship with them (e.g., Mother, Father, Dadi, Dada, Brother, Sister).
5. You can also include pets if they are part of your family.

Example layout:
- At the top: Dadaji and Dadiji
- In the middle: Father and Mother
- At the bottom: Yourself and your siblings

(Students should draw their own family and label each member correctly.)

Given: The table has columns for Name of the relative, How are you related, and What do you call them.

Sample completed table:

| Name of the relative | How are you related? | What do you call them? |
|---|---|---|
| Sunita | Mother's sister | Mausi |
| Deepak | Father's brother | Chacha |
| Kamla | Father's brother's wife | Chachi |
| Mohan | Mother's brother | Mama |
| Geeta | Mother's brother's wife | Mami |
| Ravi | Father's sister's husband | Phupha ji |

(Students should fill in the names and relationships of relatives who actually visit their home.)

Given: The table lists household tasks and asks who does each task in the student's family.

Sample completed table:

| Work | Who does it? |
|---|---|
| Cooking food | Mother and Father together |
| Watering plants | Dadaji and I |
| Mending things (repairing household items, sewing buttons, etc.) | Dadiji |
| Cleaning the house | Mother and elder brother |
| Buying things from the market | Father |
| Helping with homework | Mother |
| Washing clothes | Mother and Father |

(Students should observe their own family and fill in the actual names or relationships of who does each task at home. They may also add more tasks to the list.)

Given: The chapter describes how Bela's family members love and care for each other.

Family members show their love and care for each other in many ways:
1. They help each other with daily work — like cooking, cleaning, and gardening.
2. They spend time together — eating meals, playing games, and going to the park.
3. They take care of each other when someone is sick — giving medicines, food, and comfort.
4. They teach each other new things — like Dadiji teaching Bela songs and Dadaji teaching games.
5. They celebrate festivals and special occasions together.
6. They listen to each other and support each other during difficult times.
7. They share food and other things with each other.

All these actions show that family members truly love and care for one another.

Given: The chapter describes Bela and her friends playing pitthoo in the park.

Sample Answer:
I play many games with my friends:
1. Cricket — we play in the park near our house.
2. Badminton — we play in the evening in our colony.
3. Hide-and-seek — we play this in our building compound.
4. Pitthoo — we play this traditional game with a ball and flat stones.
5. Kho-kho — we play this at school during games period.
6. Ludo and Snakes & Ladders — we play these indoor games on rainy days.

(Students should write about games they actually play with their friends.)

Given: This is a creative drawing activity.

Students should draw pictures of happy moments spent with their family. Some ideas:
1. The whole family eating dinner together.
2. Going to a park or picnic with family.
3. Celebrating a birthday or festival together.
4. Playing a board game on a rainy day.
5. Watching a movie together.

Steps:
1. Choose one or two happy moments from your family life.
2. Draw the scene with all the family members present.
3. Use colours to make the drawing bright and cheerful.
4. You may write a short caption below each drawing, e.g., 'We celebrated Diwali together.'

(Students should draw their own real happy family moments.)

Given: The chapter mentions Bela learning songs from Dadiji and games from Dadaji.

We learn many valuable things from the elders in our family:
1. Stories and folk tales — grandparents tell us stories that teach us good values.
2. Traditional games — like Dadaji teaching Bela and Banku pitthoo and other games.
3. Songs and music — like Dadiji humming songs while braiding Bela's hair.
4. Cooking — grandmothers and mothers teach us how to make traditional dishes.
5. Gardening — like Dadaji teaching Bela how to care for plants.
6. Values like honesty, kindness, and respect — elders guide us through their words and actions.
7. Life skills — like sewing, mending things, and managing a home.

Elders have a lot of experience and wisdom, and we should always respect and listen to them.

Given: The chapter shows that Bela's family cares for Munni and Kusum Mausi, who are close friends and neighbours.

We care for many people who are not in our family:

1. Neighbours — We help them when they are sick, share food during festivals, and look after their homes when they are away.

2. Friends — We support our friends when they are sad, share our tiffin with them, and help them when they are in trouble.

3. Animals — We feed stray dogs, birds, and cows. We give them water, especially in summer.

4. Plants and trees — We water plants and do not cut or damage trees unnecessarily.

5. People in need — We help the elderly cross the road, give food to the hungry, and be kind to everyone around us.

Caring for others — whether they are family, friends, neighbours, animals, or plants — makes our community a better and happier place.

Given: The word grid is:

| P | A | D | C | F | R | Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | L | M | J | T | O | P |
| B | A | L | L | R | C | C |
| Q | L | U | D | O | H | T |
| N | H | B | A | T | E | O |
| E | N | N | M | C | S | Y |
| T | E | F | L | F | S | S |

The five words related to games hidden in the grid are:

1. BALL — Row 3: B-A-L-L (horizontal)
2. LUDO — Column reading: L(row2)-U(row4)-D(row4)-O(row4) or Row 4: L-U-D-O (horizontal)
3. BAT — Row 5: B-A-T (horizontal)
4. CHESS — C(row2,col6)-H(row4,col6... reading vertically or diagonally)
5. TOY — T(row2,col5)-O(row2,col6)...

Note: Based on the grid provided, the clearly identifiable words are:
1. BALL (Row 3, reading left to right: B-A-L-L)
2. LUDO (Row 4, reading left to right: L-U-D-O)
3. BAT (Row 5, reading left to right: B-A-T)
4. NET (Column 1, reading downward: rows 6–7... or Row 7 T-E... )
5. CHESS (reading diagonally or vertically in the right columns)

Students should look carefully at the grid in their textbook, find the five game-related words, and circle them. The confirmed words to find are: BALL, LUDO, BAT, NET, CHESS (or similar game words hidden in the grid).

Tip: Look for words reading left to right (horizontal), top to bottom (vertical), or diagonally.