The Cap-seller and the Monkeys
Class 1 · English
3 ideas in Class 1 English, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Story Comprehension: The Clever Cap-seller
A tired cap-seller sleeps under a tree, where playful monkeys copy his every action until he tricks them into returning his caps.
Why it matters. Following stories helps children understand sequence of events, character actions, and problem solving.
Try it in two minutes
- Recall where the cap-seller slept: under a shady tree.
- Notice what the monkeys did: they climbed down and wore all his caps.
- Observe how monkeys copy human actions like shaking fists and scratching heads.
- Remember how the cap-seller tossed his own cap so the monkeys copied him.
Try at home. Act out the story with a friend where one person acts as the cap-seller and the other copies like a monkey.
Opposites and Direction Words
Opposite words have completely different meanings that contrast with each other, like 'up' and 'down' or 'in' and 'out'.
Why it matters. Learning opposites helps young learners describe directions, positions, and contrast in everyday English.
Try it in two minutes
- Point up toward the ceiling and say 'up'.
- Point down toward the floor and say 'down'.
- Open your pencil box and say 'open', then shut it and say 'close'.
- Toss a soft sponge ball and say 'throw', then grab it and say 'catch'.
Try at home. Find two opposites in your room, like a book that is open and another that is closed.
Word Families: The -at Family and Rhymes
Words in the '-at' family all end with the sound /at/. We can make new words by changing the first letter.
Why it matters. Understanding word families makes learning to read, write, and rhyme simple and fun.
Try it in two minutes
- Add 'c' to '-at' to make 'cat'.
- Add 'b' to '-at' to make 'bat'.
- Add 'h' to '-at' to make 'hat'.
- Add 'r' to '-at' to make 'rat'.
Try at home. Draw a cat sitting on a mat wearing a hat, and read the three rhyming words aloud.
What your child will practise
- Opposites and Direction Words: Ocean Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Opposites and Direction Words: Ocean Quest (Match It Up)
- Opposites and Direction Words: Ocean Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Story Comprehension: The Clever Cap-seller: Jungle Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Word Families: The -at Family and Rhymes: Jungle Sort (Sort It Out)
- Quiz: Opposites and Direction Words (8 questions)
- Quiz: Story Comprehension: The Clever Cap-seller (8 questions)
- Quiz: Word Families: The -at Family and Rhymes (8 questions)