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

Introduction

Imagine feeling full of energy and ready for fun every day! Being healthy means keeping our bodies clean, playing games to stay strong, eating good food, and getting enough sleep. Let's explore simple ways to stay active and feel great all the time!

Explanation

Clean and bright

To stay clean and bright, it's important to follow some daily habits. Brush your teeth every day to keep them healthy and free from cavities. Taking a shower helps keep your body clean and fresh. Combing your hair keeps it neat and tidy. Washing your hands with soap removes dirt and germs, keeping you safe from illnesses. Keeping your nails trimmed and clean prevents the build-up of dirt and bacteria. These simple habits help you stay clean, healthy, and happy every day.

Your daily routine might include:

• Brushing your teeth.
• Taking a shower.
• Washing your hands.
• Drinking enough water.
• Eating healthy food.
• Sleeping well.
• Playing outside.

How do we brush our teeth?

Moyna's grandfather, Dadu, uses twigs from neem or babool trees to clean his teeth instead of a regular toothbrush. Every day, he picks a fresh twig from the trees nearby, chews it to make a brush, and uses it to remove food particles stuck between his teeth. This also gives his gums a good massage. When Moyna tried it, she found the neem twig too bitter, but the babool twig tasted better. She decided she might start using babool twigs like Dadu! 

Playing outdoors and indoors

When you run fast to catch your friends in a game, you might notice that you're breathing faster and deeper, your cheeks turn a little red, and you start to feel warm and sweaty. This happens because exercise makes your heart work harder and better. Exercise is very good for the body and keeps us fit. There are many fun ways to exercise, like playing games, running, and jumping.

Harpreet’s grandmother, even though she has pain in her knees and can't move much, still walks around the house a bit and loves to play chess with Harpreet. She believes it's important to keep both the mind and body active to stay healthy.

Exercise: Staying Fit and Healthy

Why Exercise is important:

• Strong Body: Helps your muscles and heart.
• Happy Feelings: Makes you feel good and full of energy.

Types of Exercise:

1. Running and Playing: Activities like running, swimming, biking, and dancing.

2. Building Muscles: Push-ups and sit-ups.

3. Stretching: Stretching and yoga.

4. Balancing: Standing on one foot or balance games.

Playing Safely

1. Play in Safe Areas: Always play in safe places like playgrounds, parks, or your backyard. Stay away from busy roads or dark places.
2. Wear Safety Gear: If you’re riding a bike or playing sports, wear a helmet and pads to protect yourself.
3. Drink Water: Remember to drink lots of water, especially if it’s hot outside and you’re playing a lot.
4. Look Around: Watch out for dangerous things like sharp objects or slippery floors.
5. Follow Rules: Listen to the rules of games and what adults tell you. Rules help keep everyone safe.

Stranger Danger

Strangers can sometimes be dangerous because we don't know them and can't always tell if they have good or bad intentions

1. Don't Talk to Strangers: If someone you don’t know talks to you or offers you something, don’t take it. Say "no" and walk away.
2. Never Go with Strangers: Don’t get into a car or go anywhere with someone you don’t know, even if they say they know your parents or have a gift.
3. Trust Your Feelings: If you ever feel scared or uncomfortable, trust your feelings. Find an adult you trust or go to a safe place.
4. Know Emergency Numbers: Learn important phone numbers, like your parents’ and emergency services.
5. Stay with Friends: It’s safer to play or go places with friends. There’s safety in numbers.
6. Tell an Adult: If a stranger talks to you or you feel unsafe, tell a parent, teacher, or another trusted adult right away. 

Following good daily habits helps us stay clean and healthy. By brushing our teeth, washing our hands, and exercising regularly, we keep our bodies and minds happy. Just like animals have their own ways of staying clean, we can also use old and new methods to take care of ourselves.

Points To Remember

1.  Importance of Health: Being healthy helps our bodies and minds work well. 

2. Brush your teeth twice a day (morning and night).

3.  Take a shower regularly ,  Wash your hands with soap.

4. Keep your hair combed and nails trimmed and clean.

5.  Drink 6-8 glasses of water to stay fit and healthy.

6. Exercise is Important , it helps our hearts and bodies.

7. Animals, like monkeys and birds, also clean themselves to stay healthy.

8. While Playing always choose safe places to play, such as parks or schoolgrounds.

9. Stay active through fun exercises and games.

10. Ensure safety while playing outside.

Difficult Words

2. Routine - A regular series of actions or behaviors. 

3. Eco-friendly - Not harmful to the environment. 

4. Particles - Small pieces or bits of something.

 5. Massage - The act of rubbing or kneading the body to relieve tension. 

6. Tradition - Customs or beliefs passed down through generations.

 7. Vinegar - A sour liquid used in cooking and cleaning.

 8. Peels - The outer skin or rind of fruits. 

9. Grooming - The act of cleaning and caring for oneself or others. 

10. Exercise - Physical activity to improve fitness and health.