Class 3 NCERT Santoor Book – Resource File (Lessons 1–9)
This webpage contains complete classroom resource material for teachers, including activities, worksheets, reading and speaking tasks, and poster ideas for each lesson.
📘 Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Family and Friends
Activity for Students
- Draw your family tree and write one good quality about each family member.
Worksheet Suggestion
- Fill in the blanks about family members.
- Match family members with their roles.
- Write 3 sentences about your best friend.
- Circle the correct word (joint family / nuclear family).
Speaking & Reading Task
- Read aloud a paragraph describing your family.
- Introduce your best friend in 4–5 sentences.
- Pair reading on how friends help each other.
Poster Suggestion
- Theme: “We Love Our Family!” – A poster showing family members helping each other.
Chapter 2: Going to the Mela
Activity for Students
- Design your own “Dream Mela” with rides, stalls, and games.
Worksheet Suggestion
- Match stalls with their pictures (food, toys, games).
- Write 5 things you see in a mela.
- Fill in the blanks about mela safety.
- True/False on mela rules.
Speaking & Reading Task
- Share your experience about visiting a mela.
- Read aloud a paragraph on different mela stalls.
- Pair discussion on favourite rides.
Poster Suggestion
- Theme: “Enjoy the Mela — Stay Safe!”
Chapter 3: Celebrating Festivals
Activity for Students
- Create a collage of different festivals like Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas.
Worksheet Suggestion
- Match festivals with symbols.
- Fill in the blanks: “We celebrate ____ with colours.”
- Circle national / religious / harvest festivals.
- Short answer on why we celebrate festivals.
Speaking & Reading Task
- Talk about how you celebrate one festival.
- Read aloud a paragraph on unity in festivals.
- Group reading of festival greetings.
Poster Suggestion
- Theme: “India — A Land of Festivals!”
Chapter 4: Getting to Know Plants
Activity for Students
- Leaf collection and observation—paste leaves and write their features.
Worksheet Suggestion
- Label parts of a plant.
- Tick ✔ edible plant parts.
- Match plant to its use.
- Draw any plant and name its parts.
Speaking & Reading Task
- Read aloud about herbs, shrubs, and trees.
- Explain which plant you like and why.
- Pair reading on types of plants.
Poster Suggestion
- Theme: “Plants Are Our Friends!”
Chapter 5: Plants and Animals Live Together
Activity for Students
- Match animals with their homes—nest, den, burrow, pond.
Worksheet Suggestion
- Match animals to their food.
- Fill in the blanks on animal habitats.
- Circle animals dependent on plants.
- True/False on food chains.
Speaking & Reading Task
- Read a short passage on food chains.
- Speak: “Why do animals need plants?”
- Discuss: “How can we protect animals?”
Poster Suggestion
- Theme: “Plants and Animals Need Each Other!”
Chapter 6: Living in Harmony
Activity for Students
- Role-play on good habits: sharing, helping, kindness.
Worksheet Suggestion
- Write good habits at home and school.
- Circle correct behaviours (helping / shouting / sharing).
- Fill in the blanks on teamwork.
Speaking & Reading Task
- Read a paragraph on harmony and cooperation.
- Speak: “How do you help your friends?”
- Pair reading on teamwork.
Poster Suggestion
- Theme: “Live Together, Work Together!”
Chapter 7: Water — A Precious Gift
Activity for Students
- Create a chart of water sources—rain, river, pond, well.
Worksheet Suggestion
- Match water sources.
- Fill in the blanks on water use.
- True/False on water conservation.
- Write two ways to save water.
Speaking & Reading Task
- Read aloud a paragraph on water importance.
- Speak: “How do you save water?”
- Pair reading on types of water.
Poster Suggestion
- Theme: “Save Water, Save Life!”
Chapter 8: Food We Eat
Activity for Students
- Draw a healthy meal plate with fruits, vegetables, grains, milk.
Worksheet Suggestion
- Match food items to food groups.
- Circle healthy foods.
- Fill in the blanks on food importance.
- Draw your favourite healthy food.
Speaking & Reading Task
- Read aloud about types of food.
- Speak: “Which healthy food do you like?”
- Group reading on breakfast/lunch/dinner foods.
Poster Suggestion
- Theme: “Eat Healthy, Stay Strong!”
Chapter 9: Staying Healthy and Happy
Activity for Students
- Sort pictures of healthy vs unhealthy habits.
Worksheet Suggestion
- Tick ✔ healthy habits.
- Match habits (exercise, brushing, junk food).
- Fill in the blanks on hygiene.
- Write two ways to stay clean.
Speaking & Reading Task
- Read about exercise, cleanliness & routine.
- Speak: “What do you do to stay healthy?”
- Pair reading on daily routine.
Poster Suggestion
- Theme: “Good Habits Keep Us Healthy!”