Family and Friends introduces Bela, her brothers Banku Bhaiya and little Bishu, her parents, grandparents (Dadaji and Dadiji) and their pet dog Shiru. Through playing chhupan-chhupai, singing rain songs over hot pakodas and sharing household chores, students learn how family members, relatives, neighbours and animals care for one another.
What Class 3 EVS Chapter 1 Covers
Members of a Family: Understanding small and large families, relationships (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins) and family trees
Playing and Singing Together: Enjoying outdoor games, rain songs, antakshari and stories taught by elders
Animals as Family Members: Caring for pets like Shiru and observing birds and animals around the home
Working and Helping Together: Sharing household work and supporting neighbours in the community
Exercises in Chapter 1
- In-Text Activities (Pages 5–16): List your family members and how you address them, compare games played by your grandparents and record how everyone helps at home.
- Let us reflect (Pages 17–18): Answer questions on Bela’s family, draw your family tree and describe ways you care for elders and pets.
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More Chapters
- Next: Chapter 2: Going to the Mela
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FAQ
Who are the members of Bela’s family in Chapter 1?
Bela lives with her parents, her grandfather (Dadaji), grandmother (Dadiji), brothers Banku and Bishu, and their pet dog Shiru.
Why is it important for everyone in a family to share work?
Sharing chores keeps the home clean, reduces the burden on any one person and builds love and cooperation.