Gender - Primary classes 1,2,3

Before we introduce the grammatical term, gender ( लिंग) it is important to point it out to the kids that-

· Every object, person, place, expression, state, thing – animate or inanimate has a name. It's grammatical term is  noun.

· Every noun is assigned to two grammatical genders, masculine – पुल्लिंग and feminine – स्त्रीलिंग. Unlike Sanskrit, there is no neuter gender – नपुंसकलिंग in the Hindi  language

·   At this stage give some examples of common objects in sentence form –

लड़का बैठा है। ( पु.)

    किताब फट गई। (स्त्री.)

    गिलास गिर गया। (पु.)

·    Point it out to them that they have already been using the terms पुल्लिंग/ स्त्रीलिंग informally.

·    When we ask them to identify an object as to their gender – पुल्लिंग/ स्त्रीलिंग, encourage them to form a simple sentence so they can easily identify its gender.

·      It is important to point it out to them that in a sentence, words related to the noun like determiners, pronouns, adjectives, verbs change their form according to the gender of the noun they refer to. e.g.-

     छाता हवा में उड़ गया। ( पु.)

             छतरी हवा में उड़ गई। (स्त्री.)

At the early level of primary classes, it is important they identify, pronounce and learn the spelling of  पुल्लिंग/ स्त्रीलिंग. I am uploading pictorial worksheets and hope they are helpful to parents and fellow teachers.

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Fun with words 3 - Primary school

Fun with words is aimed to make learning fun. Group activities with something different from normal classroom teaching always interest kids a lot. They tend to absorb and remember whatever they learn in these fun-filled activities.

I have always observed that small kids are very inquisitive, observant and eager to learn. They are always ready with probing questions. It’s just how we handle their queries and satisfy their curiosity. It needs great patience.

Funs with words worksheets were just an afterthought to test their skills and observation. They would certainly try their hand in creating more new words and enjoy it. Summer holidays are here so let them enjoy these fun activities along with holiday homework.

Enjoy these worksheets along with little ones. A lot more fun with words worksheets to follow in future. Till then Happy teaching !!!!!

 

 

 

 

Primary school (Class 4,5,6) - Sangya (Noun)

In this second set of worksheets of Sangya (Noun) for class four onwards, the emphasis is more on written exercises.

In higher classes of Primary sections, two more kinds of nouns are added. Collective noun (समूहवाचक संज्ञा) and Material noun ( द्रव्यवाचक संज्ञा). 

In Collective noun (समूहवाचक संज्ञा) worksheets I have tried to club the words which are synonyms but are used in different contexts.

In Material noun ( द्रव्यवाचक संज्ञा) the words represent the material which we get from nature. In Material noun ( द्रव्यवाचक संज्ञा) worksheets, the pictures show both the forms of the object - raw form and the refined form. It helps the kids to understand the concept of material we get from nature.

In lower classes where the above two mentioned categories of the noun are not introduced, in such cases, material noun ( द्रव्यवाचक संज्ञा) and collective noun (समूहवाचक संज्ञा) are marked as a common noun (जातिवाचक संज्ञा).

  

I am uploading the worksheets with different kinds of exercises. I would appreciate your suggestions and ideas to create more worksheets for Primary classes.

Happy teaching !!!

 

 

Primary School (class 1,2,3) - Sangya (Noun)

In the Hindi language, the meaning of word ‘Sangya’ is ‘name’. Children of Primary and Secondary school learn that Sangya or Noun is a naming word which identifies people, places, things and also expresses ideas, qualities, emotions, state of being etc.

In lower primary classes, kids are taught three kinds of nouns -

व्यक्तिवाचक संज्ञा (Proper noun) - Names of a specific person, place, languages, rivers, mountains etc. e.g. India, Delhi, Hindi, Urdu, Ganges, Kaveri, Himalayas, A.P.J Abdul Kalam. 

जातिवाचक संज्ञा (Common noun) - It's a generic name of a person, place or a thing in a class or group. e.g. man, women, boys, girls, animals, birds, rivers etc.

भाववाचक संज्ञा (Abstract noun)- It refers to things that are immaterial and abstract in nature. We can feel it, sense it but cannot hold it as a concrete object. e.g. anger, happiness, joy, fear etc.
   

I am uploading worksheets explaining ‘Sangya’ and its types. This first set of worksheets is simple. These pictorial worksheets are for lower primary classes.

Teachers and parents are the best guides to give them a helping hand in understanding the concepts of grammar.

Happy teaching !!!

 
 

 

 

Primary school - Swar Vyanjan - Matra Visarg (अ:)

The origin of vowel अ: is from Brahmi. It is used as a matra with Swar and Vyanjan but is not written in its original form like other vowels like अं,आँ ….

Matra of अ: appears frequently in Sanskrit texts/words. Sanskrit words (तत्सम शब्द) which often appear in Hindi  have matra of अ:.

·  Matra of अ: resembles the punctuation mark colon (:). So it should not be confused with the colon.

·    Pronunciation of अ: is ‘ah’ or ‘ih’ preceding the vowel.

   eg.-

     देव: - दे + व् + अ + अ: - देव:      (ah)

             ईश: - ई + श् + अ + अ: - ईश:     (ah)

            गुरु: - गु + र् + उ + अ: - गुरु:       (u ah)

            मति: - म + त् + इ + अ: - मति:  (ih)

I am uploading worksheets with some information about the use of vowel 'अ:'. Hope it is helpful to parents and kids to understand the matra of ‘Visarg'.

Happy teaching!!!!!

   

               

 

Primary School (Class 4,5,6) - 2 Swar, Vyanjan, Matra

In every language, the correct pronunciation of words is very important. Hindi is not like English where words come from different languages and have different pronunciations. In Hindi, we write what we pronounce, so if we pronounce a word correctly we would write it correctly.

Children should be encouraged to read books, consult dictionaries. These habits improve their vocabulary, spellings and help them in creative writing too.

In Hindi Varnmala certain alphabets and matras need special attention, e.g. अं/अँ, ड/ढ, ड/ड़, ड़/ढ़, ओ/औ, ए/ऐ, उ/ऊ ….

I am uploading the worksheets for Primary school kids. It  would be an interesting exercise for elders too.

Such a variety of exercises not only helps kids to be observant but they keep revising the varnamala (alphabets) and matras.

Happy teaching !!!!!

 

 
 

Visheshan (Adjective ) - 3 Describing words for Preschool

Visheshan (Adjectives) are the words which describe a person, place or a thing. Kids unknowingly, use describing words for the same.

Before planning any worksheet for introducing Visheshan (Adjective), an Adjective Sorting game should be introduced as group activity just to teach the basic concept of describing words or Visheshan (Adjective).

Adjective sorting game – This is an interesting and simple activity to introduce the describing words or adjectives.

Preparation –

·       Take three baskets and paste the captions of colour (रंग), size/shape (आकार), feelings (भावना)   and place the baskets on a table in front of the class.

·       Prepare a deck of colourful adjective flashcards.

colour (रंग)- red, blue, yellow, green, orange, brown, black and white, size/shape (आकार) - big/small, short/tall, fat/thin, round, triangular, square, oval and feelings (भावना) – happy/sad, angry/laughing,

Activity-

·       Pick up a card from the deck e.g. a smiling face. Ask them if a smile is a colour, a size/shape or a feeling?

   Once they have correctly identified the type of adjective smiling card as feelings, place the card in the corresponding basket. 

Group activity on Sensory Descriptions

Preparation :

·       Divide the kids into the groups of five.

·       Make five- round tokens and label them as per the five senses, Sight (दृष्टि/नज़र), Smell (गंध/सूंघ), Sound (ध्वनि/आवाज़), Taste (स्वाद), Touch (छूना/स्पर्श). Distribute these five tokens to each group and kid can pick up one token each and identify it.

Ø   At a later stage, you can include flashcards based on Number (गिनती/संख्या), Weather (मौसम), Shape (आकार), Size ( बनावट ).

·       Keep some assorted objects in every group for sensory description by each kid based on five tokens he/she has.

e.g. a ball, coin, paper, candy and a feather.

                Ask them to pick up each object and describe it

                according to the token they have. They may come up

               with funny/silly observations too, but that is the fun of

               group games.

Fishing for adjectives

This group activity requires prior preparations by tutors/parents but it can also be played with other introductory topics like Noun and verbs.

Preparation:-

·       Create several colourful flashcards by writing nouns, adjectives and verbs in bold letters and fix a paper clip to them.

·       Make a simple fishing rod, from cane or bamboo and tie a magnet to the end of the fishing line.

·       Spread out the cards face-up on the floor of the classroom.

Activity:-

·       Before this fishing activity for adjectives begins, make sure kids can differentiate between the adjectives and non-adjectives.

·       Next step is to ask each child to come forward and ‘fish’ for an adjective flashcard from the spread-out cards with the help of a magnetic fishing rod.   

·       When they successfully pick out a flashcard with an adjective, ask them to name an object and use that adjective to describe it.

Educational group activities are very effective and play an important role in learning a concept. Children don’t even realize that they are learning while playing. The fun learning environment takes the stress off and kids learn fast. When the concept of the adjective is clear to the kids then worksheets can be introduced.

These are a few simple activities for introducing Visheshan (Adjectives). Your suggestions are most welcome.
 Happy teaching !!!!