NCERT Textbook: Staying Happy and Healthy | EVS Class 3: The World around us (Our Wondrous World) PDF Download

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Chapter
Staying Healthy
and Happy
9
We know that we must 
be healthy so that our 
bodies and minds can 
work properly. Here are 
some simple habits to 
keep our bodies clean 
and free from diseases. 
These habits keep 
our bodies and minds 
healthy and happy. 
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Chapter
Staying Healthy
and Happy
9
We know that we must 
be healthy so that our 
bodies and minds can 
work properly. Here are 
some simple habits to 
keep our bodies clean 
and free from diseases. 
These habits keep 
our bodies and minds 
healthy and happy. 
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Clean and bright 
Ask yourself these questions.
•	 Did I brush my teeth today?
•	 Did I take a shower?
•	 Did I comb my hair?
•	 Did I wash my hands with soap?
•	 Are my nails trimmed and clean?
Daily routine
Write down the activities that you do every day, from the 
time you wake up, till you go to sleep. Your list should 
include the activities below. Remember that you do some 
of these things more than once in the day: 
•	 Take a shower 
•	 Wash your hands with soap
•	 Brush your teeth
•	 Drink  6–8 glasses of water
•	 Eat food
•	 Sleep well for at least 8 hours total
•	 Play outside
Check your list for these activities
•	 Do you brush your teeth twice in the 
day — once after waking up and once 
before going to bed?
•	 Do you rinse your mouth every time after eating 
food?
•	 Do you wash your hands with soap after using the 
toilet and after coming home from outdoors? 
•	 If your answer to any of these questions is “No”, 
think and discuss how you can make it a habit. 
Is 	 there 	 anything 	 that	 makes	 it 	 difficult 	 for 	 you 	 to	
follow these routines? 
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Chapter
Staying Healthy
and Happy
9
We know that we must 
be healthy so that our 
bodies and minds can 
work properly. Here are 
some simple habits to 
keep our bodies clean 
and free from diseases. 
These habits keep 
our bodies and minds 
healthy and happy. 
Ch 9 Staying healthy and happy.indd   109 6/24/2024   2:58:22 PM
Our Wondrous World | Class 3
110 111
Clean and bright 
Ask yourself these questions.
•	 Did I brush my teeth today?
•	 Did I take a shower?
•	 Did I comb my hair?
•	 Did I wash my hands with soap?
•	 Are my nails trimmed and clean?
Daily routine
Write down the activities that you do every day, from the 
time you wake up, till you go to sleep. Your list should 
include the activities below. Remember that you do some 
of these things more than once in the day: 
•	 Take a shower 
•	 Wash your hands with soap
•	 Brush your teeth
•	 Drink  6–8 glasses of water
•	 Eat food
•	 Sleep well for at least 8 hours total
•	 Play outside
Check your list for these activities
•	 Do you brush your teeth twice in the 
day — once after waking up and once 
before going to bed?
•	 Do you rinse your mouth every time after eating 
food?
•	 Do you wash your hands with soap after using the 
toilet and after coming home from outdoors? 
•	 If your answer to any of these questions is “No”, 
think and discuss how you can make it a habit. 
Is 	 there 	 anything 	 that	 makes	 it 	 difficult 	 for 	 you 	 to	
follow these routines? 
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How do we brush our Teeth? 
Moyna’s Dadu (grandfather) uses twigs from a neem 
or babool tree to clean his teeth. “Dadu! How come 
you don’t use a toothbrush 
like us?” asked Moyna. 
Dadu laughed 
and said, “Well, 
every day I get 
a fresh twig 
from the trees 
nearby. I chew 
it to make a 
brush and 
remove food 
particles stuck 
between my 
teeth. It gives 
my gums a good 
massage too. You 
should try it sometime!”  
Moyna found the neem twig to be too bitter, but 
the babool twig tasted better. “I might start using 
babool twigs, Dadu!” exclaimed Moyna.
 Ask your grandparents or any elderly person in your 
neighbourhood — What did they use to wash their 
hair, body and clothes and clean their teeth when 
they were young? Can these things be found now? 
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Chapter
Staying Healthy
and Happy
9
We know that we must 
be healthy so that our 
bodies and minds can 
work properly. Here are 
some simple habits to 
keep our bodies clean 
and free from diseases. 
These habits keep 
our bodies and minds 
healthy and happy. 
Ch 9 Staying healthy and happy.indd   109 6/24/2024   2:58:22 PM
Our Wondrous World | Class 3
110 111
Clean and bright 
Ask yourself these questions.
•	 Did I brush my teeth today?
•	 Did I take a shower?
•	 Did I comb my hair?
•	 Did I wash my hands with soap?
•	 Are my nails trimmed and clean?
Daily routine
Write down the activities that you do every day, from the 
time you wake up, till you go to sleep. Your list should 
include the activities below. Remember that you do some 
of these things more than once in the day: 
•	 Take a shower 
•	 Wash your hands with soap
•	 Brush your teeth
•	 Drink  6–8 glasses of water
•	 Eat food
•	 Sleep well for at least 8 hours total
•	 Play outside
Check your list for these activities
•	 Do you brush your teeth twice in the 
day — once after waking up and once 
before going to bed?
•	 Do you rinse your mouth every time after eating 
food?
•	 Do you wash your hands with soap after using the 
toilet and after coming home from outdoors? 
•	 If your answer to any of these questions is “No”, 
think and discuss how you can make it a habit. 
Is 	 there 	 anything 	 that	 makes	 it 	 difficult 	 for 	 you 	 to	
follow these routines? 
Ch 9 Staying healthy and happy.indd   110 6/24/2024   2:58:24 PM
Staying Healthy and Happy
110 111
How do we brush our Teeth? 
Moyna’s Dadu (grandfather) uses twigs from a neem 
or babool tree to clean his teeth. “Dadu! How come 
you don’t use a toothbrush 
like us?” asked Moyna. 
Dadu laughed 
and said, “Well, 
every day I get 
a fresh twig 
from the trees 
nearby. I chew 
it to make a 
brush and 
remove food 
particles stuck 
between my 
teeth. It gives 
my gums a good 
massage too. You 
should try it sometime!”  
Moyna found the neem twig to be too bitter, but 
the babool twig tasted better. “I might start using 
babool twigs, Dadu!” exclaimed Moyna.
 Ask your grandparents or any elderly person in your 
neighbourhood — What did they use to wash their 
hair, body and clothes and clean their teeth when 
they were young? Can these things be found now? 
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1
The modern idea of brushing teeth came from the Indian 
hygiene tradition of datun — using twigs of certain plants 
including neem, karanj, babool, etc., to clean our teeth.
Note to the Teacher
You can discuss that routines may vary based on where we live 
and access to resources like water.
We have some traditional methods for cleaning. This includes  
natural cleaning alternatives such as, r eetha or Shikakai for the 
hair and some safe and effective recipes for household cleaning.
Making a home-cleaner using orange and lemon peels
We use many cleaning agents at home to remove dirt and 
germs from surfaces like kitchen slabs, furniture and 
bathrooms. Find out what home-cleaners are used in your 
home. You can also make your own eco-friendly cleaner! 
Here is what you need:
•	 Peels of 8–12 oranges or lemons, 
enough 	 to 	 fill 	 a 	 half-litre 	 transparent	
container.
•	 Ten whole cloves (laung) or 2–3 bay 
leaves (tejpatta) (optional)
•	 Two cups of white vinegar, enough 
to cover the peels or spices. 
Now put all these ingredients in a half litre transparent 
container and close the lid. Keep the container in a sunny 
area for about two weeks, occasionally shaking the mixture. 
Strain the liquid after two weeks and your all purpose cleaner 
is ready! You can mix a cup of 
the liquid in one bucket of water 
to 	 clean 	 floors 	 and 	 bathrooms.	
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Chapter
Staying Healthy
and Happy
9
We know that we must 
be healthy so that our 
bodies and minds can 
work properly. Here are 
some simple habits to 
keep our bodies clean 
and free from diseases. 
These habits keep 
our bodies and minds 
healthy and happy. 
Ch 9 Staying healthy and happy.indd   109 6/24/2024   2:58:22 PM
Our Wondrous World | Class 3
110 111
Clean and bright 
Ask yourself these questions.
•	 Did I brush my teeth today?
•	 Did I take a shower?
•	 Did I comb my hair?
•	 Did I wash my hands with soap?
•	 Are my nails trimmed and clean?
Daily routine
Write down the activities that you do every day, from the 
time you wake up, till you go to sleep. Your list should 
include the activities below. Remember that you do some 
of these things more than once in the day: 
•	 Take a shower 
•	 Wash your hands with soap
•	 Brush your teeth
•	 Drink  6–8 glasses of water
•	 Eat food
•	 Sleep well for at least 8 hours total
•	 Play outside
Check your list for these activities
•	 Do you brush your teeth twice in the 
day — once after waking up and once 
before going to bed?
•	 Do you rinse your mouth every time after eating 
food?
•	 Do you wash your hands with soap after using the 
toilet and after coming home from outdoors? 
•	 If your answer to any of these questions is “No”, 
think and discuss how you can make it a habit. 
Is 	 there 	 anything 	 that	 makes	 it 	 difficult 	 for 	 you 	 to	
follow these routines? 
Ch 9 Staying healthy and happy.indd   110 6/24/2024   2:58:24 PM
Staying Healthy and Happy
110 111
How do we brush our Teeth? 
Moyna’s Dadu (grandfather) uses twigs from a neem 
or babool tree to clean his teeth. “Dadu! How come 
you don’t use a toothbrush 
like us?” asked Moyna. 
Dadu laughed 
and said, “Well, 
every day I get 
a fresh twig 
from the trees 
nearby. I chew 
it to make a 
brush and 
remove food 
particles stuck 
between my 
teeth. It gives 
my gums a good 
massage too. You 
should try it sometime!”  
Moyna found the neem twig to be too bitter, but 
the babool twig tasted better. “I might start using 
babool twigs, Dadu!” exclaimed Moyna.
 Ask your grandparents or any elderly person in your 
neighbourhood — What did they use to wash their 
hair, body and clothes and clean their teeth when 
they were young? Can these things be found now? 
Ch 9 Staying healthy and happy.indd   111 6/24/2024   2:58:26 PM
Our Wondrous World | Class 3
112 113
1
The modern idea of brushing teeth came from the Indian 
hygiene tradition of datun — using twigs of certain plants 
including neem, karanj, babool, etc., to clean our teeth.
Note to the Teacher
You can discuss that routines may vary based on where we live 
and access to resources like water.
We have some traditional methods for cleaning. This includes  
natural cleaning alternatives such as, r eetha or Shikakai for the 
hair and some safe and effective recipes for household cleaning.
Making a home-cleaner using orange and lemon peels
We use many cleaning agents at home to remove dirt and 
germs from surfaces like kitchen slabs, furniture and 
bathrooms. Find out what home-cleaners are used in your 
home. You can also make your own eco-friendly cleaner! 
Here is what you need:
•	 Peels of 8–12 oranges or lemons, 
enough 	 to 	 fill 	 a 	 half-litre 	 transparent	
container.
•	 Ten whole cloves (laung) or 2–3 bay 
leaves (tejpatta) (optional)
•	 Two cups of white vinegar, enough 
to cover the peels or spices. 
Now put all these ingredients in a half litre transparent 
container and close the lid. Keep the container in a sunny 
area for about two weeks, occasionally shaking the mixture. 
Strain the liquid after two weeks and your all purpose cleaner 
is ready! You can mix a cup of 
the liquid in one bucket of water 
to 	 clean 	 floors 	 and 	 bathrooms.	
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Animals like to keep themselves clean too!
Have you ever seen monkeys sitting and grooming each 
other? This is a way in which they keep their bodies 
free from insects. You may have also seen birds using 
their beaks to clean their feathers. Next time do observe 
different ways in which animals and insects around 
you might be cleaning themselves.  
Playing outdoors and indoors too
Have you noticed that, after running fast to catch 
your friends in a game, you are breathing faster and 
deeper? Maybe your cheeks are a little red and you 
are feeling a little warm and start sweating. This 
is because exercise makes our heart work harder 
and better. Exercise is good for the body. There are 
many 	 ways	 to	 exercise	 and	 keep	 ourselves	 fit. 	
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