Staying Healthy and Happy
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.
Personal Hygiene and Traditional Care
Part of: Health and Well-being
Daily habits like brushing teeth twice, washing hands with soap, and bathing keep our bodies clean and prevent illness.
Why it matters. Practicing personal cleanliness prevents infections, protects teeth, and maintains fresh daily energy.
Try it in two minutes
- Brush teeth twice every day: once in the morning and once before bedtime.
- Rinse your mouth with clean water after eating any meal or snack.
- Learn how traditional datun twigs from neem or babool clean teeth and massage gums.
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap after using the toilet and after outdoor play.
Try at home. Check your fingernails with your parents to see if they are trimmed and clean.
Exercise, Fitness, and Body Signals
Part of: Health and Well-being
Exercise makes our heart and lungs work better, builds stamina, and keeps both mind and body sharp.
Why it matters. Active play strengthens bones and muscles, while noticing body cues like hunger or tiredness helps us stay healthy.
Try it in two minutes
- Notice changes after running: faster breathing, warm skin, and an energetic heartbeat.
- Recognize the three exercise benefits: cardio-respiratory fitness, muscle strength, and flexibility.
- Understand that indoor games like chess keep the mind active, just as walks keep joints mobile.
Try at home. Count your skips with a jump rope, or practice hopping like a frog across the room.
Playing Safely and Personal Safety
Part of: Health and Well-being
Playing in safe areas and knowing how to respond around strangers protects children from accidents and harm.
Why it matters. Understanding safety guidelines ensures active fun remains injury-free and keeps children secure.
Try it in two minutes
- Choose safe play areas: grassy parks and fenced schoolgrounds instead of roads or building sites.
- Recognize dangerous zones: roofs without railings, busy streets, and construction sites.
- Follow stranger safety: never accept gifts, treats, or car rides from unfamiliar people.
- Memorize a family safety code or password with trusted parents.
Try at home. Look around your home neighborhood with a parent and identify two safe outdoor play areas.
Balanced Daily Routine and Rest
Part of: Health and Well-being
A healthy day balances 8 hours of sleep, wholesome meals, outdoor play, schoolwork, and family chores.
Why it matters. Balancing daily activities and getting sufficient sleep restores energy, improves concentration, and keeps us cheerful.
Try it in two minutes
- Aim for at least 8 hours of sound sleep every night to recharge body and mind.
- Drink 6 to 8 glasses of clean water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
- Balance schoolwork and screen time with outdoor games and helping parents.
Try at home. Draw a 24-hour circle clock and shade how many hours you spend sleeping, playing, and studying.
What your child will practise
- Balanced Daily Routine and Rest: Candy Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Exercise, Fitness, and Body Signals: Desert Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Exercise, Fitness, and Body Signals: Space Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Personal Hygiene and Traditional Care: Lab Explorer Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Playing Safely and Personal Safety: Explorer'S Map Sort (Sort It Out)
- Quiz: Balanced Daily Routine and Rest (8 questions)
- Quiz: Exercise, Fitness, and Body Signals (8 questions)
- Quiz: Personal Hygiene and Traditional Care (8 questions)
- Quiz: Playing Safely and Personal Safety (8 questions)