Chapter 7: The Food We Eat
Chapter Introduction
“The Food We Eat” is an interesting chapter about different kinds of food that children bring to school. It teaches us about sharing food, respecting food, and thanking the people who grow and cook it.
The chapter also helps children learn about farmers, milk, honey, fruits, vegetables, and healthy eating habits. It teaches that food is precious and should not be wasted.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
In the beginning, children are sitting together and showing their lunch boxes. They have different kinds of food like:
Poori with aloo sabzi
Roti with sabzi
Idli with chutney
Gobhi paratha
Chilla
Fruits
One child says that her mother is sick and she has no lunch. Her friends quickly share their food with her. They say, “Have my paratha,” and “Take my chilla.” The child says, “Thank you!”
This teaches us:
Sharing is caring.
We should help our friends.
We should say “thank you.”
Next, we learn that farmers work very hard.
We get milk from cows.
We make curd and butter from milk.
We get honey from bees.
Farmers grow fruits and vegetables for us.
So, we should say “thank you” to farmers. We should not waste food because it is made with hard work.
The chapter also includes:
Naming food items.
Matching food to shapes (round roti, square bread, triangle samosa).
Learning one-syllable and two-syllable words like farmer, carrot, mango, dinner.
Fun riddles about fruits and vegetables.
At the end, we learn an important message:
Vegetables are good for health. We should eat them every day.
Message of the Chapter:
Share your food with others.
Respect food and do not waste it.
Thank farmers and people who cook food.
Eat healthy food every day.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Market | A place where people buy and sell things |
| Farmer | A person who grows crops |
| Basket | A container used to carry things |
| Share | To give a part to others |
| Healthy | Good for our body |
| Vegetable | A plant we eat as food |
Question & Answers
1. What is the name of the chapter?
The name of the chapter is “Fun with Pictures.”
2. What do you see in the picture?
I see many fruits and vegetables.
3. Name three fruits from the picture.
Mango, banana and apple.
4. Name three vegetables from the picture.
Carrot, cabbage and brinjal.
5. Which fruit is red in colour?
Apple is red in colour.
6. Which fruit is yellow?
Mango and banana are yellow.
7. Why do we eat fruits and vegetables?
We eat them to stay healthy.
8. What is the name of the song in this chapter?
The name of the song is “Fruits for All.”
9. How many mangoes are hanging on the tree?
Five mangoes are hanging on the tree.
10. With whom does the tree share its fruits?
The tree shares its fruits with the traveller, bird, squirrel, rabbit and us.
11. Who is Mini?
Mini is a little girl.
12. What is Mini’s father?
Mini’s father is a farmer.
13. Where does Mini go every Saturday?
She goes to the market.
14. Name two flowers seen in the market.
Rose and marigold.
15. What large fruit did Mini see behind the apples?
She saw pineapples.
16. What big green fruit did she see?
She saw watermelon.
17. Name any three vegetables from the market.
Tomatoes, potatoes and onions.
18. Are vegetables good for health?
Yes, vegetables are good for health.
19. Should we waste food?
No, we should not waste food.
20. What do you like to eat?
I like to eat mangoes and carrots.