Lesson Plan: Talking Toys
Class 3 English Santoor NCERT: Unit 2 Toys and Games
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | Talking Toys (Chapter 5) |
| Class | 3 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 2: Toys and Games |
| Type | Story (Personification) |
| Duration | 5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Page Reference | Pages 62-69 |
| Curricular Goals (NCF-SE 2023) | CG 1 (Sustains effective communication skills), CG 2 (Develops fluency in reading and comprehension), CG 3 (Expresses understanding in writing), CG 4 (Develops wide range of vocabulary) |
Introduction
“Talking Toys” is the fifth chapter of Unit 2: Toys and Games in the Santoor Class 3 English textbook. This imaginative story uses personification to bring toys to life in a toy shop. The toys eagerly await being bought by children and have their own thoughts and feelings.
The story follows:
- Toys in a toy shop – doll, elephant, aeroplane, phone, train, spinning top, marbles, dancing dolls
- Customers – girls, a boy with his mother, two girls, a group of children
- Eager toys – each hoping to be chosen
- A happy ending – every child finds a toy they love
The story emphasizes:
- Personification – toys talking, thinking, and feeling
- Toys and games vocabulary
- Indian culture – “Namaste!” greetings, “Aayi” (mother in Marathi), Vande Bharat train
- Emotions – excitement, disappointment, happiness, hope
- Describing words (adjectives) – happy, pretty, blue, red, talking, cute
- Plural nouns – adding ‘s’ and ‘es’
The story also includes activities related to:
- Naming toys in the shop
- Comprehension questions
- Describing words (adjectives)
- Plural nouns (adding ‘s’ and ‘es’)
- Listening to a poem about a top
- Identifying colours
- Making a kite – sequencing activity
- Drawing a bird using the letter ‘B’
- Jute/cardboard puppet making
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Listen to and understand the story “Talking Toys.” (कहानी सुन और समझ सकेंगे।)
- Identify different toys in English (doll, elephant, aeroplane, phone, train, marbles, spinning top, dancing dolls). (विभिन्न खिलौनों के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
- Understand personification – toys thinking and talking. (Personification को समझ सकेंगे – खिलौनों का सोचना और बात करना।)
- Use describing words (adjectives) correctly. (वर्णनात्मक शब्दों का सही उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
- Form plurals by adding ‘s’ and ‘es’. (‘s’ और ‘es’ जोड़कर बहुवचन बना सकेंगे।)
- Answer comprehension questions about the story. (कहानी से संबंधित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
- Make a kite – follow instructions to sequence the process. (निर्देशों का पालन कर पतंग बनाने की प्रक्रिया को क्रमबद्ध कर सकेंगे।)
- Draw a bird using the letter ‘B’. (‘B’ अक्षर का उपयोग कर पक्षी बना सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
Toys Vocabulary (खिलौनों के नाम)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Doll | गुड़िया (Gudiya) |
| Elephant | हाथी (Haathi) |
| Aeroplane | हवाई जहाज़ (Hawai Jahaz) |
| Phone | फोन (Phone) |
| Train | ट्रेन (Train) |
| Marbles | कंचे (Kanche) |
| Spinning top | लट्टू (Lattu) / भौंरा (Bhaunra) |
| Dancing dolls | नाचती गुड़ियाँ (Naachti gudiyaan) |
| Board games | बोर्ड खेल (Board khel) |
| Snakes and Ladders | साँप-सीढ़ी (Saanp-Seedhi) |
Describing Words (Adjectives) (वर्णनात्मक शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Happy | खुश (Khush) |
| Pretty | सुंदर (Sundar) |
| Blue | नीला (Neela) |
| Red | लाल (Laal) |
| Talking | बोलने वाला (Bolne wala) |
| Cute | प्यारा (Pyaara) |
| Long | लंबा (Lamba) |
| Colourful | रंग-बिरंगा (Rang-biranga) |
New Words (नए शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Displayed | प्रदर्शित (Pradarshit) |
| Chose | चुना (Chuna) |
| Excitedly | उत्साह से (Utsaah se) |
| Eagerly | उत्सुकता से (Utsukta se) |
| Confidently | आत्मविश्वास से (Atmavishwas se) |
| Cheerfully | खुशी से (Khushi se) |
Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द)
the, and, to, of, for, with, on, at, by, from, in, it, they, their, them
Day-Wise Lesson Plan
Day 1: Introduction to the Story (कहानी का परिचय)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Warm-up | शुभ प्रभात! (Shubh Prabhat!) | Greet students. Ask: “What is your favourite toy?” (तुम्हारा पसंदीदा खिलौना कौन सा है?) “Where do you buy toys?” (तुम खिलौने कहाँ से खरीदते हो?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show the picture on Page 63. Ask: “What do you see?” (A toy shop, many toys) “Today we will read a story about toys in a toy shop that can talk and think!” |
| 10 min | Story Narration (Part 1) | कहानी सुनो (Kahani suno) | Narrate the first part of the story (Pages 63-64): Toys in the shop waiting to be bought. Two girls pass by. A girl and boy come and buy Snakes and Ladders. |
| 5 min | Vocabulary Introduction | नए शब्द सीखो (Naye shabd seekho) | Introduce toy names: doll, elephant, aeroplane, phone, train, marbles, spinning top. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?) | Ask: “What did the toys do in the shop?” (They were waiting to be bought) “Who came to the shop?” (Two girls, a boy and girl) |
Story Summary (Part 1 – Pages 63-64):
All the toys in the toy shop were waiting to see who would buy them.
“Look there,” shouted the toy kitten. They saw two girls coming towards the shop. But they passed by just looking at the toys through the windows.
After some time, a girl and a little boy stopped at the door of the toy shop. The girl pointed at the board games displayed in the shop. Finally, she chose the game ‘Snakes and Ladders’.
Key Characters – Part 1:
| Character | Hindi | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Toy kitten | खिलौना बिल्ली | Sees the girls |
| Two girls | दो लड़कियाँ | Pass by looking at toys |
| Girl and boy | लड़की और लड़का | Buy Snakes and Ladders |
Toy Vocabulary (Part 1):
| Toy | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Snakes and Ladders | साँप-सीढ़ी |
| Toy kitten | खिलौना बिल्ली |
| Board games | बोर्ड खेल |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kahaani suno” (कहानी सुनो) – Listen to the story
- “Toy shop mein kya hai?” (Toy shop में क्या है?) – What is in the toy shop?
- “Kisne kis ko khareeda?” (किसने किस को खरीदा?) – Who bought what?
Day 2: Story Narration (Part 2) and Comprehension (कहानी का दूसरा भाग और समझ)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | कल क्या सीखा? (Kal kya seekha?) | Quick recall: “What toys were in the shop?” “Who bought Snakes and Ladders?” |
| 10 min | Story Narration (Part 2) | कहानी पूरी सुनो (Kahani puri suno) | Narrate the rest of the story (Pages 64-66): A woman and son buy Vande Bharat train, two girls buy marbles and aeroplane, a group of children buy elephant, spinning top, and dancing dolls. |
| 5 min | Comprehension Questions | प्रश्न-उत्तर (Prashn-uttar) | Ask from Page 67: “Name the toys in the toy shop.” “What toy did the little boy request his mother to buy him?” |
| 5 min | Vocabulary Review | शब्द अभ्यास (Shabd abhyas) | Review toy names: doll, elephant, aeroplane, phone, train, marbles, spinning top, dancing dolls. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What toy did the little boy buy?” (Vande Bharat train) “What did the two girls buy?” (Marbles and aeroplane) |
Story Summary (Part 2 – Pages 64-66):
Next, a woman and her son came in. “Aayi! I want that Vande Bharat train,” said the little boy. Aayi bought the Vande Bharat toy train.
Then two girls came in. One girl bought marbles and the other bought the toy aeroplane.
After a while, a group of children came into the toy shop. “Wow! I like this toy elephant,” said the girl with long hair. “I will take this spinning top,” said the boy with the red cap. “I like these cute dancing dolls,” said the boy in the blue shirt.
The children bought the toys and left the shop cheerfully.
Toys and Who Bought Them:
| Toy | Buyer |
|---|---|
| Vande Bharat train | Little boy |
| Marbles | One girl |
| Toy aeroplane | Other girl |
| Toy elephant | Girl with long hair |
| Spinning top | Boy with red cap |
| Dancing dolls | Boy in blue shirt |
Comprehension Questions (Page 67):
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the toys in the toy shop. | Doll, elephant, aeroplane, phone, train, marbles, spinning top, dancing dolls, board games. |
| What toy did the little boy request his mother to buy him? | The little boy requested the Vande Bharat train. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kisne Vande Bharat train khareedi?” (किसने Vande Bharat train खरीदी?) – Who bought the Vande Bharat train?
- “Aayi ka kya matlab hai?” (Aayi का क्या मतलब है?) – What does ‘Aayi’ mean?
- “Group of children ne kya khareeda?” (Group of children ने क्या खरीदा?) – What did the group of children buy?
Day 3: Describing Words (Adjectives) and Discussion (वर्णनात्मक शब्द और चर्चा)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Quick story recall. Toy name recall. |
| 10 min | Adjectives Activity | वर्णनात्मक शब्द (Varnanatmak shabd) | Use Page 67-68: “The words boy, doll, frock and cap are naming words. The word happy tells us more about the naming word ‘boy’.” Read words from help box and add to naming words. |
| 10 min | Discussion Activity | चर्चा (Charcha) | Use Page 67 (B): “Talk in pairs. How do you feel when someone buys or gives a toy to you?” “Have you seen the Jaadui Pitara?” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What words tell us more about naming words?” (Adjectives/Describing words) “Give me an example.” |
Adjectives Activity (Pages 67-68 A):
Read these words:
happy, pretty, blue, red, cute, long, talking
Add a word from the help box to the given naming words:
| Naming Word | Help Box Words | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| mango | brown, clean, cold, white, cotton, large | yellow mango |
| food | brown, clean, cold, white, cotton, large | clean/healthy food |
| kurta | brown, clean, cold, white, cotton, large | white/cotton kurta |
| water | brown, clean, cold, white, cotton, large | cold/clean water |
| paper | brown, clean, cold, white, cotton, large | white paper |
| tree | brown, clean, cold, white, cotton, large | large/brown tree |
More Describing Words (Adjectives):
| Word | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Beautiful | सुंदर |
| Small | छोटा |
| Big | बड़ा |
| Round | गोल |
| Colourful | रंग-बिरंगा |
| Soft | नरम |
Discussion Questions (Page 67 B):
| Question | Possible Answer |
|---|---|
| How do you feel when someone buys or gives a toy to you? | I feel happy and excited. |
| Have you seen the Jaadui Pitara? | Yes/No. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Describing word kya hai?” (Describing word क्या है?) – What is a describing word?
- “Yeh shabd kya batata hai?” (यह शब्द क्या बताता है?) – What does this word tell us?
- “Help box se shabd chuno” (Help box से शब्द चुनो) – Choose words from the help box.
Day 4: Plural Nouns and Phonics (बहुवचन और ध्वनि)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick adjectives recall. Toy names recall. |
| 10 min | Plural Nouns Activity | बहुवचन (Bahuvachan) | Use Page 68 (B): “We add ‘s’ for more than one thing. These are called plural words.” Write the plural of given words by adding ‘s’ and ‘es’. |
| 10 min | Listening and Colours Activity | सुनना और रंग (Sunna aur rang) | Use Page 69 (A & B): Listen to the poem “My Top.” Circle the names of colours used in the poem. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “How do we make a plural?” (Add ‘s’ or ‘es’) “What colours did you circle in the poem?” |
Plural Nouns Activity (Page 68 B):
Add ‘s’ to make plurals:
| Word | Plural (+s) |
|---|---|
| Toy | Toys |
| Boy | Boys |
| Girl | Girls |
| Book | Books |
| Pen | Pens |
| Bag | Bags |
Add ‘es’ to make plurals:
| Word | Plural (+es) |
|---|---|
| Box | Boxes |
| Bus | Buses |
| Dress | Dresses |
| Glass | Glasses |
| Watch | Watches |
| Dish | Dishes |
Rule Explanation:
- Add ‘s’ to most words → toy → toys
- Add ‘es’ to words ending in s, x, sh, ch, z, o → box → boxes
Poem: My Top (Page 69 A):
Red and green,
Yellow and brown,
My top goes round and round.
I play with it every day
Seeing it go round and round,
Along with it, I jump around.
Colours in the Poem (Page 69 B):
| Colour | Found in Poem? |
|---|---|
| Red | Yes |
| Green | Yes |
| Yellow | Yes |
| Brown | Yes |
| Blue | No |
| Purple | No |
| Orange | No |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Ek se zyada ke liye kya jodte hain?” (एक से ज़्यादा के लिए क्या जोड़ते हैं?) – What do we add for more than one?
- “‘s’ ya ‘es’ kahan jodte hain?” (‘s’ या ‘es’ कहाँ जोड़ते हैं?) – Where do we add ‘s’ or ‘es’?
- “Kavita mein kaun se rang hain?” (कविता में कौन से रंग हैं?) – What colours are in the poem?
Day 5: Creative Activities, Assessment, and Celebration (रचनात्मक गतिविधियाँ, मूल्यांकन और उत्सव)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Full story recall. Quick adjectives and plurals recall. |
| 10 min | Making a Kite Activity | पतंग बनाना (Patang banana) | Use Pages 70-71: “These pictures tell us how a mother bird made a kite for her baby bird.” Fill in the blanks to complete the story of making a kite. |
| 5 min | Drawing Activity – Bird from ‘B’ | ‘B’ से पक्षी (‘B’ se pakshi) | Use Page 71: “Draw a bird using the letter ‘B’ as shown in the picture.” Follow instructions. |
| 5 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Call students one by one. Ask: “What toys are in the toy shop?” “What is your favourite toy?” “How do you feel when someone gives you a toy?” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Sing the “Out in the Garden” poem. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning! |
Making a Kite – Fill in the Blanks (Page 70-71):
| Blank | Answer |
|---|---|
| The mother bird brought ______ from onions. | peel |
| Then, she ______. | (made the kite frame) |
| Next, the mother bird ______. | (attached the paper) |
| Finally, ______. | (the kite was ready) |
Drawing a Bird from ‘B’ (Page 71):
| Step | Instruction | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Write the capital letter ‘B’. | बड़ा ‘B’ लिखो। |
| 2 | Draw a sleeping ‘v’ (>) as shown. | एक सोता हुआ ‘v’ (>) बनाओ। |
| 3 | Draw a circle in the upper loop of B and put a ‘.’ in it. | B के ऊपरी लूप में गोला और ‘.’ बनाओ। |
| 4 | Draw a ‘w’ in the lower loop of B. | B के निचले लूप में ‘w’ बनाओ। |
| 5 | Draw a tail as shown. | पूँछ बनाओ। |
| 6 | Draw feet and a small branch. | पैर और छोटी डाली बनाओ। |
| 7 | Colour the bird. | पक्षी को रंगो। |
Speaking Assessment Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What toys are in the toy shop? | Doll, elephant, aeroplane, phone, train, marbles, spinning top. |
| What is your favourite toy? | My favourite toy is ______. |
| How do you feel when someone gives you a toy? | I feel happy. |
| What did the little boy buy? | He bought the Vande Bharat train. |
| What is a describing word? | A describing word tells us more about a naming word. |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Listens to the story attentively | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Answers 4+ questions correctly | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names 6+ toys | ☐ |
| Adjectives | Uses describing words | ☐ |
| Plurals | Forms plurals with ‘s’ and ‘es’ | ☐ |
| Sequencing | Orders kite-making steps | ☐ |
| Drawing | Draws a bird from ‘B’ | ☐ |
| Speaking | Answers questions in sentences | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Toy Shop Role Play | Create a toy shop in the classroom. Students act as shopkeeper and customers. Use dialogues: “I want to buy a doll.” “How much is this?” | “Toy shop ka natak karo.” (टॉय शॉप का नाटक करो।) |
| My Favourite Toy Drawing | Draw your favourite toy and write 3 sentences about it. | “Apna pasandida toy banao.” (अपना पसंदीदा टॉय बनाओ।) |
| Toy Name Hunt | Find toy names in a word grid or puzzle. | “Toy names dhundo.” (टॉय नेम्स ढूंढो।) |
| Plural Race | Teacher says a singular word, students write the plural as fast as they can. | “Plural race.” (प्लूरल रेस।) |
| Jaadui Pitara Discussion | Discuss the e-Jaadui Pitara developed by NCERT. | “Jaadui Pitara ke baare mein baat karo.” (जादुई पिटारा के बारे में बात करो।) |
| Jute/Cardboard Puppet | Make jute or cardboard puppets following instructions on Page 73. | “Jute puppet banao.” (जूट पपेट बनाओ।) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Santoor Class 3 English (Pages 62-73)
- Pictures of toys: doll, elephant, aeroplane, phone, train, marbles, spinning top, dancing dolls
- Flashcards: toy names
- Flashcards: describing words (adjectives)
- Flashcards: plural rule examples
- Drawing sheets and crayons
- Notebooks and pencils
- Jute/cardboard sheets for puppet activity (optional)
- Coloured paper for kite-making activity
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंत्रा से जुड़ाव)
- Indian Toys: India has a rich tradition of traditional toys – wooden toys from Channapatna (Karnataka), clay toys from West Bengal, terracotta toys from Odisha, and puppets from Rajasthan.
- Vande Bharat Train: The story mentions the Vande Bharat train, India’s semi-high-speed train, reflecting modern India.
- “Aayi” – Mother in Marathi: The story uses “Aayi” (mother in Marathi), promoting multilingualism and cultural diversity.
- Indian Games: The story mentions “Snakes and Ladders,” a traditional Indian board game originally called “Moksha Patam.”
- Spinning Top (Lattu): The spinning top is a traditional Indian toy that children have played with for generations.
- Jaadui Pitara: The chapter mentions the e-Jaadui Pitara developed by NCERT, a digital resource for children.
- Festival Connection: Kite flying is popular in India during Makar Sankranti and other festivals.
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Show children the e-Jaadui Pitara developed by the NCERT. (As mentioned on Page 66)
- Read these words: happy boy, pretty doll, blue frock, red cap. The words boy, doll, frock and cap are naming words. The word happy tells us more about the naming word ‘boy’. (As mentioned on Page 67)
- You may use the same word more than once. (As mentioned on Page 68)
- Listen to your teacher. Your teacher will recite a poem about a top. Then, you repeat along with your teacher. (As mentioned on Page 69)
- Help students recall the rangoli activity given on page 26 of Mridang, Class 2. (As mentioned on Page 81)
- Encourage children to share their experiences in English. They may use a few words in their mother tongue and later move to speaking completely in English.
- Provide regular practice of adjectives and plural nouns.
Links to Other Curricular Areas (पाठ्यक्रम के अन्य क्षेत्रों से जुड़ाव)
| Area | Connection |
|---|---|
| Art & Craft | Drawing toys, making puppets, making kites, drawing from letters |
| Social Studies | Indian toys, traditional games, cultural diversity (Vande Bharat, Aayi) |
| Values Education | Gratitude, sharing, emotions, happiness |
| Mathematics | Counting toys, plural nouns (number) |
| Language Development | Vocabulary, adjectives, plurals, sequencing |
| Environmental Studies | Traditional crafts, local materials for toys |
Quick Reference Card
Key Toys:
Doll, Elephant, Aeroplane, Phone, Train, Marbles, Spinning top, Dancing dolls, Snakes and Ladders
Key Buying Sequence:
Snakes and Ladders → Vande Bharat train → Marbles & Aeroplane → Elephant, Spinning top, Dancing dolls
Adjectives:
happy, pretty, blue, red, cute, long, talking, beautiful, small, big, round, colourful
Plural Rule:
- s → toy → toys
- es → box → boxes
Key Message:
“Every child has a favourite toy. Toys bring happiness!”