Fun with Pictures Class 1 English (Mridang)

Lesson Overview

Aspect	Details
Lesson	Fun with Pictures (Picture-based Activity)
Class	1
Subject	English (L2 – Second Language)
Unit	3: Food (Supplementary)
Duration	3–5 Days (30–35 minutes per day)
Page Reference	Page 100
Curricular Goals (NCF-FS)	CG 9.3 (converses fluently), CG 9.7 (uses enough words for daily interactions), CG 9.4 (understands instructions), CG 11.1 (phonological awareness), CG 9.2 (thinks of rhyming words)

Introduction

“Fun with Pictures” (Page 100) is a supplementary activity page in the Mridang Class 1 English textbook. It serves as a picture observation and discussion activity designed to:

Develop observation skills
Enhance speaking and vocabulary related to fruits and vegetables
Practice counting (numbers 1–10)
Introduce colours of fruits and vegetables
Promote healthy eating habits
Encourage critical thinking about why we eat fruits and vegetables

This activity can be used as:

A bridge lesson between Lesson 12 (A Visit to the Market) and Lesson 13 (The Food We Eat)
A standalone activity for picture-based learning
A revision activity for fruits and vegetables vocabulary

Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Observe a picture carefully and answer questions about it. (चित्र को ध्यान से देख सकेंगे और प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
Identify and name fruits and vegetables in English (apple, banana, mango, orange, grapes, watermelon, potato, onion, tomato, etc.). (फलों और सब्जियों के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
Count the number of fruits and vegetables in the picture. (चित्र में फलों और सब्जियों की गिनती कर सकेंगे।)
Identify colours of fruits and vegetables (red, green, yellow, orange, etc.). (फलों और सब्जियों के रंग पहचान सकेंगे।)
Distinguish between fruits and vegetables. (फलों और सब्जियों में अंतर कर सकेंगे।)
Explain why we eat fruits and vegetables. (हम फल और सब्जियाँ क्यों खाते हैं, यह बता सकेंगे।)
Express their favourite fruits and vegetables and give reasons. (अपने पसंदीदा फलों और सब्जियों को व्यक्त कर सकेंगे और कारण बता सकेंगे।)

Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)

Fruits (फल)

English	Hindi
Apple	सेब (Seb)
Mango	आम (Aam)
Banana	केला (Kela)
Orange	संतरा (Santra)
Grapes	अंगूर (Angoor)
Watermelon	तरबूज़ (Tarbooz)
Pineapple	अनानास (Ananas)
Papaya	पपीता (Papita)
Guava	अमरूद (Amrood)
Pomegranate	अनार (Anar)

Vegetables (सब्जियाँ)

English	Hindi
Potato	आलू (Aloo)
Onion	प्याज (Pyaaz)
Tomato	टमाटर (Tamatar)
Cauliflower	फूलगोभी (Phoolgobhi)
Cabbage	पत्तागोभी (Pattagobhi)
Carrot	गाजर (Gajar)
Pumpkin	कद्दू (Kaddu)
Brinjal	बैंगन (Baingan)
Spinach	पालक (Paalak)

Colours (रंग)

English	Hindi
Red	लाल (Laal)
Green	हरा (Hara)
Yellow	पीला (Peela)
Orange	नारंगी (Narangi)
Purple	बैंगनी (Baingani)
White	सफ़ेद (Safed)
Brown	भूरा (Bhoora)

Question Words (प्रश्न शब्द)

English	Hindi
What	क्या
How many	कितने
Which	कौन सा
Why	क्यों
Where	कहाँ

Day-Wise Lesson Plan

Day 1: Picture Observation and Introduction (चित्र अवलोकन और परिचय)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Warm-up	शुभ प्रभात! (Shubh Prabhat!)	Greet students. Ask: “What fruits do you like?” (तुम्हें कौन से फल पसंद हैं?) “What vegetables do you eat?” (तुम कौन सी सब्जियाँ खाते हो?)
5 min	Pre-listening	आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?)	Show the picture on Page 100. Say: “Today we will look at a beautiful picture and talk about what we see.” (आज हम एक सुंदर चित्र देखेंगे और बात करेंगे कि हमें क्या दिखता है।)
10 min	Picture Observation	चित्र देखो (Chitra dekho)	Give students 2-3 minutes to observe the picture quietly. Then ask: “What do you see in this picture?” (तुम्हें चित्र में क्या दिखता है?)
5 min	Vocabulary Introduction	नए शब्द सीखो (Naye shabd seekho)	Write key fruit and vegetable names on the board. Point to each in the picture and say the name. Students repeat.
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?)	Ask: “What fruits did you see in the picture?” (चित्र में तुमने कौन-कौन से फल देखे?) “What vegetables did you see?” (कौन-कौन सी सब्जियाँ देखीं?)

Picture Observation Questions (Page 100):

Question	Expected Answer
What do you see in this picture?	I see fruits, vegetables, a basket, a market.
Say the names of the fruits and vegetables that you see.	Apple, banana, mango, orange, grapes, potato, onion, tomato…
How many fruits are there in the picture?	There are [count] fruits.
How many vegetables are there in the picture?	There are [count] vegetables.
Can you name the fruits that are red in colour?	Apple, tomato (fruit), pomegranate.
Can you name the green vegetables?	Spinach, cabbage, capsicum, cucumber.
Which fruits and vegetables do you like the most?	I like ______ and ______.
Why do we eat fruits and vegetables?	Because they are good for our health.

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Chitra dekho” (चित्र देखो) – Look at the picture
“Kya dikhta hai?” (क्या दिखता है?) – What do you see?
“Yeh kya hai?” (यह क्या है?) – What is this?
“Kitne hain?” (कितने हैं?) – How many are there?
“Kya rang hai?” (क्या रंग है?) – What colour is it?

Day 2: Detailed Observation and Questions (विस्तृत अवलोकन और प्रश्न)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	कल क्या सीखा? (Kal kya seekha?)	Quick recall: “What fruits and vegetables did you see yesterday?”
10 min	Fruit Discussion	फलों की बात (Phalon ki baat)	Ask the fruit-related questions from Page 100: (a) How many fruits are there? (b) Can you name the fruits that are red in colour? (c) Which fruits do you like the most?
10 min	Vegetable Discussion	सब्जियों की बात (Sabziyon ki baat)	Ask the vegetable-related questions: (a) How many vegetables are there? (b) Can you name the green vegetables? (c) Which vegetables do you like the most?
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “What is your favourite fruit? Why?” (तुम्हारा पसंदीदा फल कौन सा है? क्यों?)

Fruit Questions (Page 100):

Question	Possible Answers
How many fruits are there in the picture?	There are 5/6/7 fruits.
Can you name the fruits that are red in colour?	Apple, pomegranate, tomato (fruit), strawberries.
Which fruits do you like the most?	I like mangoes/apples/bananas.
Why do you like them?	Because they are sweet/juicy/tasty.

Vegetable Questions (Page 100):

Question	Possible Answers
How many vegetables are there in the picture?	There are 4/5/6 vegetables.
Can you name the green vegetables?	Spinach, cabbage, capsicum, cucumber, green beans.
Which vegetables do you like the most?	I like potatoes/tomatoes/carrots.
Why do you like them?	Because they are tasty/healthy.

Colour Chart for Fruits and Vegetables:

Colour	Fruits	Vegetables
Red	Apple, Pomegranate, Watermelon (inside)	Tomato, Red capsicum
Green	Grapes, Green apple, Guava	Spinach, Cabbage, Cucumber
Yellow	Mango, Banana, Papaya	Pumpkin (inside), Yellow capsicum
Orange	Orange, Papaya, Mango	Carrot, Pumpkin
Purple	Grapes, Jamun	Brinjal
White	Banana (inside)	Potato, Onion, Cauliflower

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Kitne phal hain?” (कितने फल हैं?) – How many fruits are there?
“Kaun sa phal laal hai?” (कौन सा फल लाल है?) – Which fruit is red?
“Hari sabzi kaun si hai?” (हरी सब्जी कौन सी है?) – Which vegetable is green?
“Aapko kaun sa pasand hai?” (आपको कौन सा पसंद है?) – Which one do you like?

Day 3: Colours, Counting, and Categorization (रंग, गिनती और वर्गीकरण)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti)	Quick recall of fruits and vegetables names.
5 min	Counting Practice	गिनती करो (Ginati karo)	Count fruits and vegetables in the picture together. Write numbers on the board. Practice counting 1-10.
10 min	Fruits vs Vegetables Activity	फल और सब्जियाँ (Phal aur sabziyan)	Show pictures of fruits and vegetables. Ask: “Is this a fruit or a vegetable?” (यह फल है या सब्जी?) Explain the difference: fruits have seeds, vegetables are other parts of plants.
5 min	Colour Hunt	रंग ढूंढो (Rang dhundho)	Ask students to find objects in the classroom of different colours. “Show me something red!” “Show me something green!”
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?” (फल और सब्जी में क्या अंतर है?)

Fruits vs Vegetables Classification:

Fruits	Vegetables
Apple	Potato
Mango	Onion
Banana	Tomato
Orange	Cauliflower
Grapes	Cabbage
Watermelon	Carrot
Pineapple	Pumpkin
Papaya	Brinjal

Simple Explanation:

Fruits have seeds inside. They grow on trees/plants.
Vegetables are the other parts of plants – roots, stems, leaves, flowers.

Counting Practice:

Question	Expected Answer
How many apples?	One/Two apples.
How many bananas?	One/Two bananas.
How many oranges?	One/Two oranges.
How many potatoes?	One/Two potatoes.
Total fruits?	______ fruits.
Total vegetables?	______ vegetables.

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Gino” (गिनो) – Count
“Phal hai ki sabzi?” (फल है या सब्जी?) – Is it a fruit or vegetable?
“Kya rang hai?” (क्या रंग है?) – What colour is it?
“Laal rang wali cheez dhundo” (लाल रंग वाली चीज़ ढूंढो) – Find something red.

Day 4: Healthy Eating Discussion and Drawing (स्वस्थ भोजन चर्चा और चित्रकारी)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	दोहराव (Dohrav)	Quick recall: “Why do we eat fruits and vegetables?” (हम फल और सब्जियाँ क्यों खाते हैं?)
10 min	Healthy Eating Discussion	स्वस्थ भोजन (Swasth bhojan)	Discuss: “Why do we eat fruits and vegetables?” (हम फल और सब्जियाँ क्यों खाते हैं?) “Because they keep us healthy and strong.” Discuss the importance of eating fruits and vegetables every day.
5 min	My Favourite Fruit/Vegetable	मेरा पसंदीदा फल/सब्जी (Mera pasandida phal/sabzi)	Each student says: “My favourite fruit is ______.” “My favourite vegetable is ______.” “I like it because it is ______.”
5 min	Drawing Activity	चित्र बनाओ (Chitra banao)	Students draw their favourite fruit or vegetable. Colour it nicely. Write the name below.
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “What should we eat every day?” (हमें रोज़ क्या खाना चाहिए?) “Fruits and vegetables!”

Healthy Eating Discussion Points:

English	Hindi
Fruits and vegetables keep us healthy.	फल और सब्जियाँ हमें स्वस्थ रखते हैं।
We should eat fruits every day.	हमें रोज़ फल खाने चाहिए।
We should eat vegetables every day.	हमें रोज़ सब्जियाँ खानी चाहिए।
Fruits give us energy.	फल हमें ऊर्जा देते हैं।
Vegetables make us strong.	सब्जियाँ हमें मज़बूत बनाती हैं।
We should not waste food.	हमें खाना बर्बाद नहीं करना चाहिए।

Drawing Activity Instructions:

Step	English	Hindi
1	Draw your favourite fruit or vegetable.	अपना पसंदीदा फल या सब्जी बनाओ।
2	Colour it nicely.	इसे अच्छे से रंगो।
3	Write its name below.	नीचे इसका नाम लिखो।
4	Show it to your friends.	इसे अपने दोस्तों को दिखाओ।

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Kyun khate hain?” (क्यों खाते हैं?) – Why do we eat?
“Kya pasand hai?” (क्या पसंद है?) – What do you like?
“Kyun pasand hai?” (क्यों पसंद है?) – Why do you like it?
“Chitra banao” (चित्र बनाओ) – Draw a picture.
“Naam likho” (नाम लिखो) – Write the name.

Day 5: Review, Games, and Assessment (पुनरावृत्ति, खेल और मूल्यांकन)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti)	Quick recall of all fruits and vegetables. “What is this?” (Pointing to pictures)
10 min	Games	खेल (Khel)	Play games: (1) “Fruit Basket” – students sit in a circle, each has a fruit name, teacher calls a fruit, that student stands. (2) “Guess the Fruit/Vegetable” – teacher describes, students guess.
5 min	Speaking Assessment	बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan)	Ask students: “What is your favourite fruit?” “My favourite fruit is ______.” “What is your favourite vegetable?” “My favourite vegetable is ______.”
5 min	Writing Assessment	लेखन परीक्षण (Lekhan parikshan)	Dictate 3 fruit names and 3 vegetable names. Students write in their notebooks.
5 min	Wrap-up & Celebration	समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi)	Sing the “Fruits for All” poem. Celebrate their learning!

Game 1: Fruit Basket Game

Step	English	Hindi
1	Each student gets a fruit name.	हर बच्चे को एक फल का नाम मिलता है।
2	Students sit in a circle.	बच्चे गोले में बैठते हैं।
3	Teacher calls a fruit name.	शिक्षक एक फल का नाम पुकारता है।
4	That student stands and says the name.	वह बच्चा खड़ा होता है और नाम बोलता है।

Game 2: Guess the Fruit/Vegetable

Clue (English)	Clue (Hindi)	Answer
I am red and sweet.	मैं लाल और मीठा हूँ।	Apple
I am yellow and I am a king.	मैं पीला और राजा हूँ।	Mango
I am long and yellow.	मैं लंबा और पीला हूँ।	Banana
I am green and round.	मैं हरा और गोल हूँ।	Cabbage
I am brown and round.	मैं भूरा और गोल हूँ।	Potato

Speaking Assessment:

Question	Expected Answer
What is your favourite fruit?	My favourite fruit is ______.
What is your favourite vegetable?	My favourite vegetable is ______.
What colour is a mango?	A mango is yellow.
What colour is a tomato?	A tomato is red.
Why do we eat fruits and vegetables?	We eat fruits and vegetables because they keep us healthy.

Writing Assessment:

Dictation Word	Expected Spelling
Apple	A-P-P-L-E
Mango	M-A-N-G-O
Banana	B-A-N-A-N-A
Potato	P-O-T-A-T-O
Tomato	T-O-M-A-T-O
Onion	O-N-I-O-N

Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):

Skill	Criteria	Yes/No
Observation	Identifies 5+ fruits and vegetables in the picture	☐
Vocabulary	Names 5+ fruits in English	☐
Vocabulary	Names 5+ vegetables in English	☐
Colours	Identifies colours of fruits and vegetables	☐
Counting	Counts fruits and vegetables correctly	☐
Classification	Distinguishes between fruits and vegetables	☐
Speaking	Expresses favourite fruit/vegetable and why	☐
Drawing	Draws and colours a fruit/vegetable	☐
Writing	Writes fruit/vegetable names correctly	☐

Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)

Activity	Description	Hindi Instruction
Fruit Collage	Cut out pictures of fruits and vegetables from magazines. Make a collage on chart paper. Label them.	“Phal aur sabzi ka collage banao.” (फल और सब्जी का कॉलेज बनाओ।)
Fruit Salad Day	Bring fruits to class. Wash, cut, and make a fruit salad. Eat together. Say fruit names in English.	“Fruit salad day manao.” (फ्रूट सलाद डे मनाओ।)
Vegetable Printing	Cut vegetables (potato, onion) in half. Dip in paint and make prints on paper.	“Sabzi se chhapai karo.” (सब्जी से छपाई करो।)
Market Role Play	Set up a mini-market. Students are shopkeepers and customers. Practice dialogues.	“Bazaar ka natak karo.” (बाजार का नाटक करो।)
Colour Sorting	Sort pictures of fruits and vegetables by colour. “Red fruits go here. Green vegetables go here.”	“Rang ke hisaab se lagao.” (रंग के हिसाब से लगाओ।)
Healthy Plate	Draw a plate. Put a variety of fruits and vegetables on it. Say: “This is a healthy plate!”	“Healthy plate banao.” (हेल्दी प्लेट बनाओ।)
I Spy Game	Teacher says: “I spy with my little eye, something red and round.” Students guess.	“I spy khelo.” (आई स्पाई खेलो।)

Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)

Textbook: Mridang Class 1 English (Page 100)
Large colour printout of the picture (or project on screen)
Flashcards of fruits and vegetables
Real fruits and vegetables (for demonstration)
Flashcards of colours (red, green, yellow, orange, purple)
Drawing sheets and crayons
Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
Magazines for collage (optional)
Chart paper
Real fruits for fruit salad activity (optional)

Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)

Indian fruits and vegetables: India has a rich variety of fruits and vegetables. Mango (king of fruits), banana, papaya, guava, pomegranate are all native to India.
Seasonal eating: In India, people eat seasonal fruits and vegetables (mango in summer, orange in winter). This is aligned with Ayurveda principles.
Traditional Indian food: Indian food uses a variety of vegetables in different dishes (sabzi, dal, sambar, etc.). Discuss traditional Indian meals.
Indian markets (Bazaars): India has vibrant fruit and vegetable markets. Discuss the sights, sounds, and colours of Indian markets.
Indian agriculture: India is an agricultural country. Many farmers grow fruits and vegetables. Discuss the importance of farmers.
Traditional snacks: India has many fruit-based snacks (fruit chaat) and vegetable-based dishes (sabzi). Discuss regional varieties.

Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)

Encourage children to answer all the questions, even if they say in their home language. Help them find English names for fruits and vegetables.
Names identified by children can be written on the board. This builds vocabulary and confidence.
Help children answer in complete sentences. For example, instead of just “mango”, encourage “This is a mango.” or “I like mangoes.”
Make the activity interactive – use real fruits and vegetables if possible. This makes learning concrete and memorable.
Discuss healthy eating habits – why we should eat fruits and vegetables every day.
Make connections to the child’s life – ask what fruits and vegetables they eat at home.
Use the fruits and vegetables unit (Unit 3) as a reference – this activity links to “A Visit to the Market” and “The Food We Eat.”
This activity can be used as a revision tool before the assessment

Mani Sir

Mani Sir एक अनुभवी शिक्षक, शिक्षा मार्गदर्शक और डिजिटल शिक्षा सामग्री निर्माता हैं। वे प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं तथा विद्यालयी शिक्षा के लिए सरल, तथ्यपूर्ण और परीक्षा-उपयोगी अध्ययन सामग्री तैयार करने के लिए जाने जाते हैं। उनका उद्देश्य कठिन विषयों को आसान भाषा में समझाकर विद्यार्थियों की सफलता सुनिश्चित करना है।
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