Celebratory Notes
Class 3 · Arts
4 ideas in Class 3 Arts, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Diwali Song of Lights
Part of: Festival songs
The Diwali song tells of shining lamps in every home, courtyards dressed with rangoli, rows of bright lights, new clothes and new things. It marks the return remembered at Diwali, when people light diyas and joy fills the air.
Why it matters. Knowing what the song means turns singing into understanding. It links lamps, dress and joy to one story.
Try it in two minutes
- Ask what your child sees lit up at Diwali.
- Name the diyas, rangoli, lights and new clothes.
- Sing a line and say what it means.
Try at home. Draw a Diwali home with diyas, rangoli and lights.
New Year Wishes and Carols
Part of: Festival songs
The Sanskrit New Year song says the ever new and fresh is good, real and beautiful, and wishes goodness, happiness and success. At Christmas, groups gather and sing carols door to door, which is called carolling. Jingle Bells sings of a sleigh ride through snow.
Why it matters. Good wishes in song teach hope. Carolling shows joy grows when shared with neighbours.
Try it in two minutes
- Say the New Year wish in your own words.
- Hum a carol tune together.
- Plan a family song for the next festival.
Try at home. Write one good wish for the New Year and sing it as a tune.
Eid and Prayer Songs
Part of: Prayer and homeland songs
The Eid song asks us to break the wall of anger, hug with love, decorate homes, end unfair gaps between people, wear fine clothes and seek blessings of the Almighty and elders with family and friends. The Buddha prayer declares refuge in Buddha and Dharma with a calm mind.
Why it matters. Songs of unity teach love over anger. Prayers teach calm and respect for all.
Try it in two minutes
- Ask what breaking the wall of anger means.
- Name two ways to share joy with neighbours.
- Sit calmly and hum a prayer tune.
Try at home. Hug a family member and share one Eid sweet with a neighbour.
Songs of Our Land and Courage
Part of: Prayer and homeland songs
The patriotic song says all people of the land are one, though colours, forms, dress and speech differ: many flowers join in one garland, many rivers join in one sea, and many birds sing in one music. Its beat is Keherwa. The courage song asks for strength to conquer our own minds first, forgive friends, shun lies and stay unafraid of wrong.
Why it matters. Unity songs build love for all people. Courage songs build truth, forgiveness and self-mastery.
Try it in two minutes
- Name two differences the song joins into one.
- Clap the Keherwa beat together.
- Ask what conquering yourself means.
Try at home. Draw many flowers joined in one garland.
What your child will practise
- Diwali Song of Lights: Desert Quest (Flip and Match)
- Diwali Song of Lights: Treasure Quest (Match It Up)
- Eid and Prayer Songs: Garden Quest (Collect the Answer)
- New Year Wishes and Carols: Candy Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Songs of Our Land and Courage: Desert Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Quiz: Diwali Song of Lights (8 questions)
- Quiz: Eid and Prayer Songs (8 questions)
- Quiz: New Year Wishes and Carols (8 questions)
- Quiz: Songs of Our Land and Courage (8 questions)