Class 1 English Mridang Chapter 8, The Four Seasons (Unit 4: Seasons), introduces Spring, Summer, Monsoon, and Winter through a lively poem, Brinda’s family trips to Hyderabad and Shimla, a step-by-step Paper Hat folding craft, and the rain rhyme Pitter Patter.
What Class 1 English Chapter 8 Covers
Poem Summary — ‘The Four Seasons’: Spring is a time when flowers bloom and children play; Summer is hot when everyone wants a dip in the pool; Monsoon clouds bring cool rain; and Winter is cold when people enjoy the warm sun’s rays.
Reading — Summer, Winter, and Monsoon: Reading what Brinda and her family wear in hot Hyderabad (cotton clothes), in cold Shimla (woollen sweaters and caps), and during the rainy monsoon (raincoats and umbrellas).
Paper Hat Craft & ‘Pitter Patter Rain’ Rhyme: Following 6 folding steps to make a paper hat/boat and singing ‘Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, listen to the rain!’
Exercises in Chapter 8
- Let us Sing & Speak (Pages 106–108): Answer what clothes we wear in summer, winter, and monsoon, and tell which season you like best.
- Let us Read, Do & Write (Pages 109–114): Fold a paper hat, sing ‘Pitter Patter’, and match seasonal clothes with the weather.
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FAQ
Which four seasons are described in the poem ‘The Four Seasons’?
Spring, Summer, Monsoon (Rainy season), and Winter.
What kind of clothes do we wear in Summer and in Winter?
We wear light cotton clothes in Summer to stay cool, and warm woollen clothes (sweaters, jackets, caps) in Winter.