Lesson Plan: Little Drops of Water
Class 2 English (Mridang) Unit 5: Harmony
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | Little Drops of Water (Chapter 1) |
| Class | 2 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 5: Harmony |
| Duration | 5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Page Reference | Pages 98-104 |
| Curricular Goals (NCF-FS) | CG 9.1 (listens to and appreciates songs/rhymes), CG 9.2 (thinks of rhyming words), CG 9.3 (converses fluently), CG 9.7 (uses enough words for daily interactions), CG 9.4 (understands instructions), CG 11.1 (phonological awareness) |
Introduction
“Little Drops of Water” (Pages 98-104) is the first chapter of Unit 5: Harmony in the Mridang Class 2 English textbook. This short yet profound poem teaches children that small things together can create something big and beautiful.
The poem beautifully conveys the message:
Little drops of water,
Little grains of sand,
Make the mighty ocean
And the pleasant land.
The poem emphasizes:
- The power of collective effort – small things together create big things
- Cooperation and unity – working together for a common goal
- Harmony with nature – water, sand, ocean, land
- Indian values – the importance of unity and collective effort
- Environmental awareness – appreciation of nature
The chapter also includes activities related to:
- Words associated with water
- Discussing uses of water
- Colouring a picture based on instructions
- Drawing something beautiful for the earth
- Matching phrases from the poem
- Identifying ‘drops of’ with different items
- Rearranging words to form sentences
- Sensing texture – touching grains (flour, sugar, salt, rice, wheat)
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Recite the poem “Little Drops of Water” with correct rhythm and expression. (कविता को सही लय और भाव के साथ गा सकेंगे।)
- Understand the message that small things together can create something big and beautiful. (समझ सकेंगे कि छोटी-छोटी चीज़ें मिलकर बड़ी और सुंदर चीज़ें बनाती हैं।)
- Identify words associated with water (rain, river, ocean, sea, etc.). (पानी से संबंधित शब्दों की पहचान कर सकेंगे।)
- Discuss the uses of water in daily life. (दैनिक जीवन में पानी के उपयोगों पर चर्चा कर सकेंगे।)
- Describe the difference between day and night. (दिन और रात के अंतर का वर्णन कर सकेंगे।)
- Match words to form phrases from the poem. (शब्दों को मिलाकर कविता के वाक्यांश बना सकेंगे।)
- Identify items that can be measured in ‘drops’. (उन वस्तुओं की पहचान कर सकेंगे जिन्हें ‘बूँदों’ में मापा जा सकता है।)
- Rearrange words to form correct sentences. (शब्दों को सही क्रम में लगाकर वाक्य बना सकेंगे।)
- Sense texture by touching different grains. (विभिन्न अनाजों को छूकर उनकी बनावट को महसूस कर सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
Poem-Specific Words (कविता से संबंधित शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Drops | बूँदें (Boonden) |
| Water | पानी (Pani) |
| Grains | दाने (Daane) |
| Sand | रेत (Ret) |
| Mighty | विशाल (Vishaal) |
| Ocean | महासागर (Mahasagar) |
| Pleasant | सुंदर/मनोहर (Sundar/Manohar) |
| Land | भूमि (Bhoomi) |
Water-Related Words (पानी से संबंधित शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Rain | बारिश (Baarish) |
| River | नदी (Nadi) |
| Ocean | महासागर (Mahasagar) |
| Sea | समुद्र (Samudra) |
| Pond | तालाब (Talaab) |
| Lake | झील (Jheel) |
| Drop | बूँद (Boond) |
| Flow | बहना (Behna) |
Rhyming Words in the Poem (तुकांत शब्द)
| Rhyming Pair | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|
| Water – Sand | पानी – रेत |
| Ocean – Land | महासागर – भूमि |
Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द)
little, of, and, the, mighty, pleasant, make
Day-Wise Lesson Plan
Day 1: Introduction to the Poem (कविता 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 water?” (पानी क्या है?) “Where do we see water?” (हम पानी कहाँ देखते हैं?) “What is a drop of water?” (पानी की बूँद क्या है?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show the picture on Page 98. Say: “Today we will learn a beautiful poem about how little drops of water and little grains of sand create big things!” |
| 10 min | Poem Recitation | कविता सुनो (Kavita suno) | Recite the poem with actions (Page 98). Do it line by line. Students repeat and act. |
| 5 min | Action Song | साथ में गाओ (Saath mein gao) | Sing the full poem with actions. Do it twice with energy. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?) | Ask: “What does the poem say about little drops of water?” (They make the mighty ocean) “What about little grains of sand?” (They make the pleasant land) |
Poem: Little Drops of Water (Page 98)
Little drops of water,
Little grains of sand,
Make the mighty ocean
And the pleasant land.
Actions for the Poem:
| Line | Action |
|---|---|
| Little drops of water | Show small drops with fingers |
| Little grains of sand | Show small grains with fingers |
| Make the mighty ocean | Stretch arms wide, show big ocean |
| And the pleasant land | Point to the ground, show beautiful land |
Key Message of the Poem:
| Small Things | Together Make |
|---|---|
| Little drops of water | Mighty ocean |
| Little grains of sand | Pleasant land |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kavita suno” (कविता सुनो) – Listen to the poem
- “Mere saath karo” (मेरे साथ करो) – Do with me
- “Pani ki boond” (पानी की बूँद) – Drop of water
- “Ret ke daane” (रेत के दाने) – Grains of sand
Day 2: Comprehension and Water Discussion (समझ और पानी की चर्चा)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | कल क्या सीखा? (Kal kya seekha?) | Recite the poem with actions. Ask: “What do little drops of water make?” (Ocean) “What do little grains of sand make?” (Land) |
| 10 min | Water Words Activity | पानी से जुड़े शब्द (Pani se jude shabd) | Use Page 99 (A): “Say all the words that come to your mind when you think of the word ‘water’.” Write words on the board: rain, river, ocean, sea, pond, lake, drop, flow, drink, wash, clean, swim. |
| 10 min | Water Uses Discussion | पानी के उपयोग (Pani ke upyog) | Use Page 99 (B): “We all use water for many things. Discuss about it in the class.” Ask: “What do we use water for?” (Drinking, cooking, washing, cleaning, bathing, swimming, watering plants) |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What words come to mind when you think of water?” “How do we use water every day?” |
Water Words (Page 99 A):
| Word | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Rain | बारिश |
| River | नदी |
| Ocean | महासागर |
| Sea | समुद्र |
| Pond | तालाब |
| Lake | झील |
| Drop | बूँद |
| Flow | बहना |
| Drink | पीना |
| Wash | धोना |
| Clean | साफ़ करना |
| Swim | तैरना |
Uses of Water (Page 99 B):
| Use | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Drinking | पीना |
| Cooking | खाना बनाना |
| Washing clothes | कपड़े धोना |
| Bathing | नहाना |
| Watering plants | पौधों को पानी देना |
| Cleaning | सफ़ाई करना |
| Swimming | तैरना |
| Farming | खेती करना |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Pani ke baare mein socho” (पानी के बारे में सोचो) – Think about water
- “Pani se judi cheezein” (पानी से जुड़ी चीज़ें) – Things related to water
- “Pani ka upyog” (पानी का उपयोग) – Uses of water
Day 3: Colouring Activity and Day/Night Discussion (रंग भरने की गतिविधि और दिन/रात चर्चा)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Recite the poem. Quick water words recall. |
| 15 min | Colouring Activity | रंग भरो (Rang bharo) | Use Page 100: “Listen to the directions and fill the colours.” Give instructions: (a) Colour the birds, (b) Colour the leaves, (c) Colour the plant. Let children use any colour they want. |
| 5 min | Day/Night Discussion | दिन और रात (Din aur Raat) | Use Page 99 (C): “Help children notice the difference between day and night.” Ask: “What do you see during the day?” (Sun, clouds, birds) “What do you see at night?” (Moon, stars) “Can you see colours at night?” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What did you colour today?” “What is the difference between day and night?” |
Colouring Activity Instructions (Page 100):
| Instruction | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colour the birds. | पक्षियों को रंगो। |
| 2 | Colour the leaves. | पत्तियों को रंगो। |
| 3 | Colour the plant. | पौधे को रंगो। |
Day/Night Discussion (Page 99):
| Time | What You See | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Day | Sun, clouds, birds | सूरज, बादल, पक्षी |
| Night | Moon, stars | चाँद, तारे |
| Sunrise | Orange/red sky | नारंगी/लाल आसमान |
| Sunset | Orange/pink sky | नारंगी/गुलाबी आसमान |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Chitra mein rang bharo” (चित्र में रंग भरो) – Colour the picture
- “Pakshiyon ko rang do” (पक्षियों को रंग दो) – Colour the birds
- “Patton ko rang do” (पत्तों को रंग दो) – Colour the leaves
- “Din mein kya dikhta hai?” (दिन में क्या दिखता है?) – What do you see during the day?
- “Raat mein kya dikhta hai?” (रात में क्या दिखता है?) – What do you see at night?
Day 4: Drawing, Matching, and Drop Identification (चित्रकारी, मिलान और बूँद पहचान)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick recall of the poem, water words, and day/night. |
| 10 min | Drawing Activity | चित्र बनाओ (Chitra banao) | Use Page 101: “Draw one thing you feel would help us make our earth a more beautiful place.” Students draw trees, flowers, water, clean environment, birds, etc. |
| 5 min | Matching Activity | मिलान करो (Milan karo) | Use Page 102: “Match the words in Column A with words in Column B and complete the phrases from the poem.” |
| 5 min | Drop Identification Activity | बूँद पहचान (Boond pahchan) | Use Page 102: “We use the word ‘drops’ with liquid. Circle the words for which you can use ‘drops of’.” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What did you draw?” “What phrases did you match?” “What can you say ‘drops of’ for?” |
Drawing Activity (Page 101):
| Step | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Draw one thing you feel would help us make our earth a more beautiful place. | एक चीज़ बनाओ जो हमारी पृथ्वी को और सुंदर बना सके। |
| 2 | Colour it nicely. | इसे अच्छे से रंगो। |
| 3 | Tell your friends what you drew. | अपने दोस्तों को बताओ कि तुमने क्या बनाया। |
Matching Activity (Page 102):
| Column A | Column B | Complete Phrase |
|---|---|---|
| Little | drops of water | Little drops of water |
| Little | grains of sand | Little grains of sand |
| Mighty | ocean | Mighty ocean |
| Pleasant | land | Pleasant land |
Drop Identification Activity (Page 102):
| Word | Can we say ‘drops of’? | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Yes | पानी |
| Milk | Yes | दूध |
| Rain | Yes | बारिश |
| Sand | No | रेत |
| Soil | No | मिट्टी |
| Juice | Yes | जूस |
| Rice | No | चावल |
| Sugar | No | चीनी |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Dharti ko sundar banane wali cheez banao” (धरती को सुंदर बनाने वाली चीज़ बनाओ) – Draw something that makes earth beautiful
- “Milan karo” (मिलान करो) – Match
- “Kiske liye ‘drops of’ use kar sakte hain?” (किसके लिए ‘drops of’ use कर सकते हैं?) – What can we use ‘drops of’ for?
Day 5: Sentence Rearrangement, Grain Activity, Assessment, and Celebration (वाक्य पुनर्व्यवस्था, अनाज गतिविधि, मूल्यांकन और उत्सव)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Full poem recitation with actions. Quick water words recall. |
| 10 min | Sentence Rearrangement | वाक्य बनाओ (Vakya banao) | Use Page 103 (D): “Rearrange the words to form proper sentences. Remember to begin the sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full stop.” |
| 5 min | Grain Activity | अनाज गतिविधि (Anaaj gatividhi) | Use Page 104: “Ask people at home to allow you to touch and feel the following things in the kitchen – banana, salt, oil, flour, sugar, rice, wheat. Choose any one that seems ‘grainy’. Bring it to the class next day.” |
| 5 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Call students one by one. Ask: “What does little drops of water make?” “What does little grains of sand make?” “What are the uses of water?” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Sing the poem one last time. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning! |
Sentence Rearrangement (Page 103 D):
| Jumbled Sentence | Correct Sentence |
|---|---|
| Raghav book took his | Raghav took his book. |
| went Ramona school to | Ramona went to school. |
| they wearing are black both shoes | They are both wearing black shoes. |
| very these beautiful are butterflies | These butterflies are very beautiful. |
| Moti go for a walk to likes | Moti likes to go for a walk. |
| monkey the took the naughty away banana | The naughty monkey took the banana away. |
Grain Activity (Page 104):
| Item | Grainy? | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Salt | Yes | नमक |
| Flour | No (powder) | आटा |
| Sugar | Yes | चीनी |
| Rice | Yes | चावल |
| Wheat | Yes | गेहूँ |
| Oil | No (liquid) | तेल |
| Banana | No | केला |
Speaking Assessment Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What does little drops of water make? | Little drops of water make the mighty ocean. |
| What does little grains of sand make? | Little grains of sand make the pleasant land. |
| What are the uses of water? | We use water for drinking, washing, bathing, cooking, and watering plants. |
| What is the message of the poem? | Small things together can make big things. |
| What words come to mind when you think of water? | Rain, river, ocean, sea, pond, drops. |
Writing Assessment:
| Dictation Word | Expected Spelling |
|---|---|
| Water | W-A-T-E-R |
| Ocean | O-C-E-A-N |
| Sand | S-A-N-D |
| Land | L-A-N-D |
| Drops | D-R-O-P-S |
| Grains | G-R-A-I-N-S |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Recitation | Recites the poem with actions | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Answers 4+ questions correctly | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names 5+ water-related words | ☐ |
| Water Uses | Describes uses of water | ☐ |
| Matching | Matches phrases from the poem | ☐ |
| Drop Identification | Identifies ‘drops of’ items | ☐ |
| Sentence Making | Rearranges words to form sentences | ☐ |
| Drawing | Draws something for the earth | ☐ |
| Speaking | Answers questions in complete sentences | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Water Cycle Discussion | Discuss how water drops come from rain, go to rivers, and finally to the ocean. | “Pani ka chakkar” (पानी का चक्कर) |
| Grain Collection | Bring different grains (rice, wheat, sugar, salt). Let children touch and feel them. Describe the texture. | “Anaaj chhukar dekho.” (अनाज छूकर देखो।) |
| My Earth Drawing | Draw a beautiful picture of the earth with trees, water, and flowers. | “Meri sundar prithvi.” (मेरी सुंदर पृथ्वी।) |
| Water Drop Craft | Make water drops using blue paper. Write words related to water on them. | “Pani ki boond banao.” (पानी की बूँद बनाओ।) |
| Collage on Water | Make a collage of things related to water: rain, river, ocean, sea, pond, lake. | “Pani se juda collage.” (पानी से जुड़ा कॉलेज।) |
| Sentence Race | Give jumbled sentences. Students race to rearrange them correctly. | “Vakya banana race.” (वाक्य बनाना रेस।) |
| Grains of Sand | Take a small amount of sand and show how grains together make the land. | “Ret ke daane.” (रेत के दाने।) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Mridang Class 2 English (Pages 98-104)
- Pictures of: water drops, ocean, land, sand, grains
- Flashcards: water-related words
- Colouring sheets
- Drawing sheets and crayons
- Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
- Small samples of grains: salt, sugar, rice, wheat, flour (for sensory activity)
- Blue paper for water drop craft
- Chart paper for collage
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Water in Indian Culture: Water is considered sacred in India. Rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati are worshipped as mother goddesses. Water is used in all religious rituals.
- Importance of Water in Indian Agriculture: India is an agricultural country. Rain (monsoon) is crucial for farming. The poem talks about drops of water that make the ocean and land fertile.
- The Five Elements (Panchamahabhuta): Water (Jal) is one of the five elements in Indian philosophy. The poem celebrates water as a life-giving force.
- Cooperation and Unity: The poem’s message about small things coming together to create something big is deeply rooted in Indian values of unity, teamwork, and collective effort.
- Indian Philosophy: The concept of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family) and “Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma” (everything is connected) reflects the idea that small things are part of a bigger whole.
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Help children notice the difference between day and night. You may ask questions such as ‘Can you see colours at night?’
- Give instructions to the children in simple English. Repeat the instructions for clarity. Pause for some time before giving the next instruction.
- Let them use any colour for the colouring activity.
- Parents/guardians of the children need to be involved in the above activity (grain sensing). Explain to them that the children have to touch and notice the grainy texture of things.
- Ensure that children say the blends correctly. Provide regular practice of the blends.
- Encourage children to speak in English even if they use a mix of Hindi/English. Accept all responses and gradually encourage full sentences.
Links to Other Curricular Areas (पाठ्यक्रम के अन्य क्षेत्रों से जुड़ाव)
| Area | Connection |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | Water, ocean, land, sand, uses of water, importance of water |
| Art & Craft | Drawing earth, water drop craft, colouring activity |
| Science | Water cycle, states of matter, texture of grains |
| Mathematics | Counting drops, grains, measuring |
| Values Education | Unity, cooperation, harmony, small things together make big things |
| Language Development | Vocabulary building, sentence rearrangement, rhyming words |
Quick Reference Card
Key Poem Lines:
Little drops of water → Mighty ocean
Little grains of sand → Pleasant land
Key Water Words:
Rain, River, Ocean, Sea, Pond, Lake, Drop, Flow
Key Uses of Water:
Drinking, Washing, Bathing, Cooking, Watering plants, Swimming
Key Rhyming Words:
Water – Sand, Ocean – Land
Key Message:
“Small things together can create something big and beautiful!”
Key Activity:
Grain sensing – feel the texture of salt, sugar, rice, wheat, flour