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.