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Key Point: Total cost = Price of item1 + Price of item2 + ...
A market is a place where people buy and sell things like fruits, vegetables, toys, clothes and food. In the story 'Poonam’s Day Out', Poonam goes to the market with her mother and learns how to choose goods, check prices, count money and behave politely with sellers.
Key ideas to understand:
Steps Poonam follows on her market visit (simple sequence):
Learning outcomes for Class 3 students:
Key Point: Wages = Rate × Time (example: if a worker earns Rs 50 per hour and works 3 hours, wages = 50 × 3 = Rs 150).
People in a community do different kinds of jobs. A 'job' is work a person does to help others and earn money. In the story 'Poonam’s Day Out', Poonam meets many people at different places — at the market, at the hospital, on the road and on the farm. Each person has a special job and uses tools and skills.
Jobs can be inside or outside, at different places: school (teacher), hospital (doctor, nurse), market (shopkeeper), farm (farmer), road (driver), house (cook, cleaner). Every job is important because it keeps our home, school and town running smoothly.
Common things about jobs:
In the story, Poonam learns to recognise jobs by looking at what people do and the tools they use. Children can observe their family and neighbours, and ask questions like: What does this person do? Where do they work? What tools do they use?
We should respect all jobs. Every worker helps the community — cleaners keep places clean, farmers grow food, teachers help us learn, and doctors keep us healthy.
Key Point: Cost of identical items = unit price × quantity (e.g., 5 × 3 = 15)
What are goods and items bought? Goods or items bought are things people buy from shops or stalls — for example, fruits, biscuits, toys, pens, or a sandwich. In the story "Poonam’s Day Out," Poonam visits shops and buys different things. Learning about goods helps us count items, work out how much money is needed, and learn to make choices between needs and wants.
How to handle goods when shopping (simple steps):
Why this is useful for Class 3: It helps children practise counting, addition, subtraction and simple multiplication. It also teaches good habits like planning purchases, choosing needs over wants, and saving money.
Key Point: Total cost = sum of individual item prices (e.g., Total = p1 + p2 + ... + pn)
What is money? Money is anything that people use to buy things they need and want. We use coins and notes (rupees and paise) to pay for goods and services. Money helps us trade easily instead of exchanging things directly.
How do we buy things? Buying has simple steps:
Using money wisely: Learn to tell the difference between needs (food, school bags) and wants (toys, candy). Plan what you will buy, compare prices, and save a part of your pocket money for later.
Important points for Class 3:
Example process: If Poonam wants to buy an apple (₹10) and a chocolate (₹15), total cost = ₹25. If she gives a ₹50 note, she should get ₹25 as change. Counting correctly helps avoid mistakes.
Key Point: 1 kilogram (kg) = 1000 grams (g)
What is weighing and measuring?
Weighing and measuring help us find how heavy, long or how much space something takes. We weigh things to find their weight (mass) and measure to find length, height or capacity (volume).
Common instruments and what they measure
Units we use
How to weigh and measure simply
Why it is useful
Weighing and measuring help us buy the right amount of food, follow recipes, pack luggage, check a child’s growth and compare objects easily.
Key Point: Speed = Distance ÷ Time
What is Transport and Movement?
Transport and movement mean the ways in which people, animals and things go from one place to another. Movement can be by walking, running or by using vehicles. Transport is the system we use to move people and goods over land, water and air.
Types of transport
Why is transport important?
How do things move?
Safety and environment
Simple activity
Make a list of how you reach different places in a day (walk, bus, cycle) and draw pictures of each mode.
Key Point: Stop + Look + Listen + Think = Safe Crossing (Stop at kerb, Look left-right-left, Listen for vehicles, Think before you step)
What this topic is about
This topic teaches children how to keep themselves safe and behave correctly when they are outside their homes — at markets, parks, schools, buses, trains or fairs. It covers simple safety rules, how to act politely in public, and what to do in emergencies.
Key safety rules
Why these rules matter
Following these rules helps prevent accidents, keeps everyone comfortable and respectful, and makes public places safe and pleasant for all. Good behaviour (like waiting your turn and speaking politely) also helps solve problems quickly if something goes wrong.
Key Point: Handwashing = Water + Soap + Scrub (20 seconds) + Rinse + Dry
What is cleanliness and hygiene?
Cleanliness means keeping our body, clothes, home and surroundings free from dirt. Hygiene means habits we follow to stay healthy and prevent illness. Together they keep us fit, stop the spread of germs and make our environment pleasant.
Why is it important?
Cleanliness and hygiene help us avoid diseases like cough, cold, stomach infections and skin rashes. They make play, study and meals safe. Good habits also protect friends and family.
Simple hygiene habits (what children should do)
- Wash hands with soap and water before eating, after using the toilet, and after playing outdoors.
- Brush teeth twice every day (morning and night).
- Bathe regularly and wear clean clothes.
- Keep nails short and clean.
- Cover food, store it properly and throw garbage in the dustbin.
- Use a handkerchief or tissue when sneezing or coughing; cover your mouth.
Keeping places clean
- Sweep and wipe floors and tables regularly.
- Clean toys and school bags occasionally.
- Do not litter: put wrappers and peels in the dustbin.
- If on a picnic (as in the chapter), take your trash back, avoid breaking plants and keep the spot tidy.
How germs spread (simple)
Germs are tiny and we cannot see them. They can spread through unwashed hands, dirty water, food left uncovered, or by touching someone who is sick. Good hygiene blocks these paths.
Result of good habits
When children follow cleanliness rules, they fall sick less often, have more energy to play and learn, and help keep their family and school healthy.
Key Point: Observation = Eyes + Ears + Hands + Nose + Mind (use all senses + thinking)
What is observation? Observation means looking carefully and using our senses (seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, tasting) to notice what is around us. It helps us gather information about people, places, objects and events.
How does observation lead to learning? When we notice details, ask questions and think about what we saw, we understand things better. We try, practise and correct mistakes. Over time, this turns information into knowledge and skills.
Steps children can follow:
Link to Poonam’s Day Out (simple classroom idea): As Poonam goes out, she notices many new things — vehicles, shops, people, sounds and smells. By watching carefully, asking questions and trying small tasks (like buying something with a parent, or noticing traffic signals), she learns about money, safety, places and how people behave in public. Her day becomes a lesson because she observed, asked and practised.
Key Point: Responsibility = Task + Regularity + Care (do it well and do it often).
What are responsibilities? Responsibilities are small jobs or duties we must do regularly at home, at school and for ourselves. For a Class 3 child these are simple tasks like keeping the room clean, helping set the table, or taking care of a pet.
Why helping at home is important
How to help the right way
Benefits you will notice
Safety and manners — Always ask before using electrical or hot items, wash hands after handling food or trash, and be polite when helping (say “May I help?” or “Would you like me to do this?”).