Family and Friends
Class 3 · The World Around Us
4 ideas in Class 3 The World Around Us, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Family Members and Relationships
Part of: Living and Growing Together in a Family
Families come in many sizes and structures, where parents, siblings, grandparents, and relatives care for each other.
Why it matters. Understanding family relationships helps children appreciate kinship, love, and respect for family members.
Try it in two minutes
- Talk about the different people who live in your home and how they are related.
- Discuss how grandparents, aunts (mausi), and uncles enrich our lives with love and stories.
- Look at family photographs and name relatives from both parents' sides.
Try at home. Draw your family tree with names of your parents, siblings, and grandparents.
Sharing Work and Caring for Each Other
Part of: Living and Growing Together in a Family
Family members share housework like cooking, cleaning, gardening, and caring for young and elderly members.
Why it matters. Sharing chores teaches responsibility, teamwork, and empathy for everyone contributing to a happy home.
Try it in two minutes
- List daily chores in your home: cooking, shopping, cleaning, and gardening.
- Ask your child to pick one small chore they can do independently every day.
- Discuss how family members give extra love and care to sick or elderly members.
Try at home. Help clear the dining table or water indoor plants together after dinner.
Pets and Animals as Family
Part of: Living and Growing Together in a Family
Pets like dogs, cats, cows, and birds can be beloved family members that need food, kindness, and protection.
Why it matters. Learning to care for animals instills kindness, environmental empathy, and responsible companionship.
Try it in two minutes
- Observe how Bela and Banku care for their pet dog Shiru without teasing or hurting him.
- Discuss why sharing water and food with stray animals or birds is an act of kindness.
- Talk about how domestic animals like cows and goats contribute to rural family life.
Try at home. Place a shallow bowl of fresh drinking water on your balcony or garden for visiting birds.
Recreation and Community Bonding
Part of: Living and Growing Together in a Family
Playing games, singing songs, and celebrating festivals with neighbors brings joy, friendship, and strong community bonds.
Why it matters. Participating in community play and festivals promotes social harmony, cultural heritage, and physical well-being.
Try it in two minutes
- Recall outdoor games you enjoy playing with friends, such as hide-and-seek or pitthoo.
- Discuss how rainy days can be spent singing songs or playing indoor board games.
- Learn how natural flower petals and leaves can be arranged into decorative rangoli.
Try at home. Gather some fallen leaves or flowers from the ground and create a small decorative rangoli pattern at your doorstep.
What your child will practise
- Family Members and Relationships: Garden Sort (Sort It Out)
- Family Members and Relationships: Space Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Pets and Animals as Family: Ocean Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Recreation and Community Bonding: Candy Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Sharing Work and Caring for Each Other: Treasure Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Quiz: Family Members and Relationships (8 questions)
- Quiz: Pets and Animals as Family (8 questions)
- Quiz: Recreation and Community Bonding (8 questions)
- Quiz: Sharing Work and Caring for Each Other (8 questions)