Going to the Mela
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.
Planning and Travelling Safely
Part of: Visiting a Community Fair
Families prepare together for outings and observe road and transit safety rules.
Why it matters. Learning travel precautions helps children stay safe in public places and care for elders.
Try it in two minutes
- Check your water bottle and bag before heading out.
- Look both ways before crossing roads with traffic.
- Remain seated and hold grab rails on moving buses.
Try at home. Plan a safe walking route from home to a nearby park with an adult.
Facilities and Safety at Public Gatherings
Part of: Visiting a Community Fair
Public gatherings provide maps, emergency vehicles, and assistance desks to support visitors.
Why it matters. Knowing where to seek assistance ensures children stay safe and calm in crowded spaces.
Try it in two minutes
- Locate the entrance map when visiting public event grounds.
- Notice where emergency vehicles and volunteers are positioned.
- Identify the Lost and Found booth with an adult.
Try at home. Draw a map of your school ground marking water taps and emergency exits.
Enjoying the Fair and Keeping It Clean
Part of: Visiting a Community Fair
Community fairs offer handicraft toys and cultural food, requiring good hygiene and cleanliness.
Why it matters. Practicing hygiene and clean waste habits preserves health and public environment.
Try it in two minutes
- Appreciate traditional crafts like phirkis and wooden tops.
- Wash hands before having snacks at food stalls.
- Always place paper wraps and disposable plates into dustbins.
Try at home. Make a paper pinwheel (phirki) using craft paper and a small pin with adult guidance.
Large Gatherings and the Kumbh Mela
Part of: Visiting a Community Fair
Kumbh Mela is the world's largest gathering, celebrated along four river banks every 12 years.
Why it matters. Studying historic festivals highlights cultural heritage, geography, and large-scale teamwork.
Try it in two minutes
- Locate the four Kumbh Mela cities on a map of India.
- Name the four sacred rivers where the festival takes place.
- Discuss how thousands of officials help pilgrims stay safe.
Try at home. Find Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Ujjain in an Indian atlas with your family.
What your child will practise
- Enjoying the Fair and Keeping It Clean: Jungle Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Enjoying the Fair and Keeping It Clean: Treasure Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Facilities and Safety at Public Gatherings: Desert Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Large Gatherings and the Kumbh Mela: Desert Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Planning and Travelling Safely: Explorer'S Map Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Quiz: Enjoying the Fair and Keeping It Clean (8 questions)
- Quiz: Facilities and Safety at Public Gatherings (8 questions)
- Quiz: Large Gatherings and the Kumbh Mela (8 questions)
- Quiz: Planning and Travelling Safely (8 questions)