Chapter 3: It is Fun
Chapter Introduction
“It is Fun” is a joyful and playful poem. In this poem, a child talks about acting like different animals and birds. The child says it is fun to leap like a lamb, climb like a cat, hop like a frog, swim like a fish, trot like a horse, and fly like a bird.
The poem encourages children to move, imagine, and enjoy being active. It helps children learn action words and understand how animals move.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
In this poem, a child is feeling happy and playful. The child says it is fun to be “this” and “that.” This means it is fun to act like different animals.
The child says:
To leap like a lamb.
To climb like a cat.
To hop like a frog.
To swim like a fish.
To trot like a horse.
To fly like a bird.
The child says, “I can act just like them all.” This shows that children can copy the actions of animals for fun.
The poem teaches us new action words like climb, leap, swim, trot, and fly. It also helps children move their bodies and enjoy learning through actions.
Message of the Poem:
Learning can be fun.
We can learn by acting and moving.
Animals and birds move in different ways.
Imagination makes learning joyful.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Leap | To jump high |
| Climb | To go up |
| Hop | To jump on one foot |
| Swim | To move in water |
| Trot | To run like a horse |
| Fly | To move in the air |
Question & Answers
1. What is the name of the poem?
The name of the poem is “It is Fun.”2. What does the child say is fun?
The child says it is fun to act like different animals.3. How does a lamb move?
A lamb leaps.4. How does a cat move?
A cat climbs.5. How does a frog move?
A frog hops.6. How does a fish move?
A fish swims.7. How does a horse move?
A horse trots.8. How does a bird move?
A bird flies.9. What can the child in the poem do?
The child can act like all the animals.10. What lesson do we learn from the poem?
We learn that learning and acting like animals can be fun.11. Which two actions do you like the most?
I like to hop like a frog and fly like a bird.12. Why is it good to move and play?
It keeps our body healthy and active.