The moon is a heavenly body. It moves round the Earth. It reflects the sun’s light that falls on it. So it seems to shine. It is very far away from the Earth. There is no air or water on the moon. So we cannot live on the moon. The moon has big hollows on […]
We see thousands of stars twinkling in the sky at night. They seem like tiny bulbs of light. This is because they are millions of kilometres away from the Earth. In fact, these are very big balls of fire. They are made of hot gases like our Sun. Some are billions of years old. Some
Milk is a complete food. It contains fats, protein and calcium. It is very good for growing children. We get milk from cows, buffaloes and goats. The milk should be boiled well before drinking. It should be stored in a refrigerator. Otherwise, it can get spoiled. We get cream, ghee and butter from milk. We
A balanced diet contains all the things which are necessary for our body. It contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins in the right amount. We get carbohydrates from sugar and starches. Wheat flour and rice contain carbohydrates. Milk, fish, meat, eggs, nuts, cheese and pulses contain proteins. Milk, butter, oil and coconut contain fats.
Vitamins are important for our health. They help us grow into strong and healthy people. Their major kinds are A, B, C, D, E and K. Vitamin A is found in milk, cheese, butter, carrot, papaya and green vegetables like spinach. Vitamin B is found in bread, potatoes, milk, curd, cheese, leafy, vegetables and fruits.
Water is essential for life. We cannot live without water. There is much water on the Earth. The Earth is made up of three parts of water and one part of land. We have oceans, rivers, seas, lakes, ponds and wells. We also get water from rain. But we cannot drink water of the oceans
21st June is the longest and hottest day of the year. The sun was shining very brightly. Father went early to office. We shut the doors and the windows to keep out the heat. We played ludo and carrom. Mom prepared some cold drinks for us. As we did not have any appetite for lunch,
In winter, the weather is too cold. Cold, chilly winds blow outside. People have to stay inside their houses. On some days, there is heavy fog. Then it is difficult to drive on roads. In winter, people do not like to get out of their beds. They wear woollen clothes to keep them warm. Children
I go out for a morning walk daily. A morning walk keeps a person fresh all day long. Sometimes, I go to the fields. At other times, I go to a garden for a walk. I love to walk in the garden. There are many trees in the garden. There are also some fruit trees.
Our manners make us good or bad. A person with good manners is liked by all. Good manners are a must for every child. Nobody likes a child with bad manners. I follow good manners. I speak politely to everybody. I do not talk loudly. I always speak the truth. I do not make a
Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. So, we must get up early in the morning. Rising early is very good for health. The mind is fresh in the early hours. The students who get up early and study, grasp their lessons well. The pollution level in the
A habit is something that we do regularly. We do it because we have been taught to do it. We pick up some habits as we grow up. Some habits are good. Some habits are bad. We should develop only good habits. I get up early in the morning. I brush my teeth daily. I
We should always keep good company. Good children keep good company. I like good company. Keeping good company means having good friends. They have good manners. We speak politely to everybody. We do not tell lies. We always speak the truth. We do not make a noise in the class. We help our parents to
The prize distribution function is held in every school. It was also held in our school last Tuesday. The Inspector General of Police was the Chief Guest. The function was held in the school hall. The Chief Guest, the Principal and some senior teachers sat on the dais. The Principal welcomed the Chief Guest. She
Mr. Sharma is our School Principal. He is fifty years old. He is tall and handsome. He has black hair and brown eyes. He puts on spectacles. He is a learned man. He likes his students very much and students too like him dearly. He is punctual. He is a strict disciplinarian. He remains in