Chapter 3: Picture Time
Chapter Introduction
“Picture Time” is an interesting chapter from Unit 2: Life Around Us. In this chapter, children look at pictures of animals and birds and talk about them.
The chapter also includes fun number rhymes like “Once I Caught a Fish Alive” and “Five Little Monkeys”. These rhymes help children learn counting from one to ten in a joyful way.
Children observe pictures, name animals, count numbers, and learn new words.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
In the first picture, we see many animals around a tree. There are animals like a lion, monkey, elephant, deer, rabbit, frog, fish and birds. Some animals are on the ground, some are on the tree, and some are in the water.
We are asked to look carefully and answer questions:
What animals can we see?
Are there birds?
How many snakes are there?
What is the monkey doing?
This helps children improve speaking skills.
Next, we read a rhyme called “Once I Caught a Fish Alive.”
The rhyme counts numbers from one to ten. The child catches a fish and then lets it go. This teaches counting and kindness to animals.
Then we read another rhyme called “Five Little Monkeys.”
In this rhyme, monkeys jump on a tree. One monkey falls down each time and bumps his knee. The numbers decrease from five to one. At the end, no monkeys are jumping.
This rhyme teaches:
Counting backwards
Rhyming words (five–alive, tree–knee)
Safety (not to jump carelessly)
The chapter also includes:
Matching animals with their names
Finding rhyming words
Joining letters in alphabetical order
Speaking about fish and animals
Message of the Chapter:
Observe nature carefully.
Be kind to animals.
Learn numbers in a fun way.
Practice speaking in English.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Alive | Living |
| Bumped | Hit by mistake |
| Knee | Part of the leg |
| Rhyme | Words that sound alike |
| Monkey | An animal that climbs trees |
| Tree | A tall plant with branches |
Question & Answers
1. What is the name of the chapter?
The name of the chapter is “Picture Time.”2. What unit does this chapter belong to?
It belongs to Unit 2: Life Around Us.3. Name any two animals in the picture.
Lion and monkey.4. Are there birds in the picture?
Yes, there are birds in the picture.5. What is the monkey doing?
The monkey is climbing or sitting on the tree.6. What did the child catch in the rhyme?
The child caught a fish.7. What did the child do after catching the fish?
The child let the fish go.8. From which number does the rhyme start?
It starts from one.9. How many little monkeys were jumping at first?
Five little monkeys were jumping.10. What happened to the monkeys?
One monkey fell down each time and bumped his knee.11. What do we learn from the monkey rhyme?
We learn counting backwards and to be careful.12. Name three animals from the matching activity.
Elephant, frog, rabbit.13. What are rhyming words?
Rhyming words are words that sound alike.14. Give one pair of rhyming words from the rhyme.
Five – Alive.15. Where have you seen a fish?
I have seen a fish in a pond or aquarium.16. What colour can a fish be?
A fish can be red, orange, or silver.17. Which animal jumps on a tree in the rhyme?
The monkey jumps on a tree.18. Why should we not jump carelessly?
Because we may fall and hurt ourselves.19. Can you count from one to ten?
Yes, I can count from one to ten.20. Why is it important to observe pictures carefully?
It helps us learn new words and improve speaking.