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Unit Overview

The World Around Me

Part of the world awareness track — this unit builds The World Around Me in a way that is playful and hands-on.

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Why it matters for the future

Builds the broad world-awareness competitive exams and global citizenship demand.

🧠 Skills & Topics

Day & Night

Sun by day, moon and stars by night.

Things We Ride

Car, bus, rickshaw, train, aeroplane.

Knowing the Facts

Learning the key facts of The World Around Me.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

  • Tells day from night by what we see in the sky
  • Names 5 vehicles
  • Recognises and names the key ideas in The World Around Me
  • Joins in The World Around Me activities with growing confidence

🎲 Suggested Activities

  1. 1Make flashcards and run a quiz round on The World Around Me
  2. 2Sing a song or rhyme about The World Around Me
  3. 3Draw and talk about The World Around Me

✅ How Learning is Checked

  • ◆Teacher observation during play and daily routines
  • ◆Show-and-tell or picture-pointing check
  • ◆Participation star chart
🧰 Materials
Flashcards and picture cardsCrayons, paper and safe craft itemsStory props or soft toys
🔑 Key Vocabulary
Day & NightThings We RideKnowing the Facts

👨‍👩‍👧 At Home — for Parents

Weave The World Around Me into play and daily routines — point it out, name it, and praise every attempt. Ten relaxed minutes a day beats long drills.

🍎 In the Classroom — for Teachers

Hook with a song or object, model The World Around Me in play, then let children explore in pairs. Assess by observation and keep it joyful and movement-rich.

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