Class 3 Activities for the Lesson: Madhu's Wish
Activity 1: Role Play - Madhu's Story
Students can act out the story of Madhu, the old man, and the magical tree. This will help them understand the characters' feelings and the story's moral about greed and kindness.
Materials Required: Classroom space, and simple props like a brown chart paper for the tree, and drawings of food items.
Activity 2: Wish Tree Art
Create a large drawing of a banyan tree on a chart paper. Give each student a paper leaf to write or draw one thoughtful wish (not just for themselves). They can then stick their wish leaf onto the tree.
Materials Required: Chart paper, colored paper (green for leaves), scissors, glue, and markers.
Activity 3: Food Basket Sorting Game
In connection with the exercise, create flashcards with pictures of different foods (fruits, sweets, salty snacks). Have students sort these flashcards into three different baskets labeled "Fruits," "Sweets," and "Salty Snacks."
Materials Required: Pictures of food items (can be drawn or printed), and three baskets or boxes.
Activity 4: Character Trait Match-Up
Write character traits like 'Kind', 'Greedy', and 'Generous' on the board. Ask students to give examples from the story that demonstrate these traits (e.g., Madhu sharing his food shows he is kind).
Materials Required: Whiteboard or blackboard, and markers or chalk.
Activity 5: "And" vs. "But" Sentence Chains
To practice the grammar exercise, start a sentence and have students complete it using "and" or "but." For example, "I like to play cricket, but my friend likes to read books." This can be done as a fun, interactive chain game.
Materials Required: None, this is a verbal activity.
Activity 6: The Importance of Water - A Skit
Have students create a short skit about why Madhu needed water in the end. This will reinforce the importance of water and why it's a necessity that can't be replaced by treats.
Materials Required: A prop for a water bottle or glass.
Activity 7: Draw Your Own Magical Meal
Ask students to draw a plate of their "dream meal" if they had a magical tree. They can then present their drawing to the class and explain the items they chose.
Materials Required: Drawing paper, crayons, or colored pencils.
Activity 8: Story Mapping
As a class, create a simple story map on the board that outlines the beginning (Madhu meets the old man), middle (Madhu gets his wish and eats too much), and end (Madhu learns his lesson and asks for water) of the story.
Materials Required: Whiteboard or chart paper, and markers.
Activity 9: My Three Thoughtful Wishes
Expanding on the wish tree, have students write down three wishes in their notebooks. Encourage them to think beyond material objects, perhaps wishing for happiness for their family or help for someone in need.
Materials Required: Student notebooks and pencils.
Activity 10: Circle Time Discussion: The Joy of Sharing
Sit in a circle and discuss the act of sharing. Ask students to share a time they shared something with someone and how it made them feel. Connect this back to Madhu sharing his lunch with the old man.
Materials Required: A comfortable space for students to sit in a circle.