Chapter 2: Going to the Mela
Join Nita, Radha, and their families for a fun-filled mela adventure!
Chapter Summary
This chapter tells the joyful story of two families going to a mela (fair) together. Nita, Radha, their family, friends, and relatives prepare excitedly for the trip. They travel by bus, follow safety rules, and help their grandmother (Dadiji) join them too. At the mela, they explore stalls with toys, sweets, games, and enjoy rides like the giant wheel. The children also attend a magic show and eat delicious food like gol gappas and jalebis. They wash hands before eating and throw waste in the dustbin, showing cleanliness and care. The chapter also highlights important mela facilities like Lost and Found booths, police and medical help, and fire engines, teaching us about community, caring, safety, and fun with responsibility.
Let Us Answer
Page 21
How do you prepare yourself for a trip?
Ans: I pack my water bottle, snacks, and clothes. I check that I have everything needed and follow safety instructions.
Page 24
1. What transport do you take to travel within your city/town/village?
Ans: I travel by bus, auto-rickshaw, or sometimes a bicycle or car.
2. Describe briefly any trip that you have taken with your friends, neighbours or family.
Ans: I went to a zoo with my family and neighbours. We saw animals, clicked photos, ate snacks, and learned new things. It was fun and exciting.
Page 29
1. What is the purpose of the ‘Lost and Found’ booth?
Ans: It helps people find lost things or missing persons at the mela.
2. What is the role of the police dog?
Ans: A police dog helps keep the place safe and helps in finding missing people or checking suspicious items.
3. Have you ever been to a mela? What are the things you liked most in the mela?
Ans: Yes, I went to a mela. I enjoyed the magic show, food stalls, giant wheel, and toy shops the most.
Sharing Experience
Imagine you are Nita, Radha, Sneha or Rohit. What would you do at the mela?
Ans: I would ride the merry-go-round, watch the magic show, buy toys and bangles, enjoy gol gappas and jalebi, and have fun with friends.
Talk to elders and find out how melas were different earlier.
Ans: Elders said melas had fewer machines and more handmade items. People used to walk or ride bullock carts. There were puppet shows, folk dances, and traditional food.
Why are fire engines and ambulances present in a mela?
Ans: They are there to help in emergencies like fire or if someone gets hurt or sick.
Map Reading
Page 30
1. Find and circle Rohit and Sneha’s house.
Ans: To be done using the map image in the book.
2. Find and circle Nita and Radha’s house.
Ans: To be done using the map image in the book.
3. Whose house is closer to the parade ground?
Ans: Rohit and Sneha’s house is closer.
4. If you go from the police station to the parade ground, which places do you pass?
Ans: Puppet stall, toy shop, sweet shop.
Activities
Page 31: Sketch Your Route
Instructions: Draw the route from your house to school, showing key landmarks like a park, shop, or temple. Use pencils or crayons and label the landmarks.
Let Us Reflect
Page 32–33: A. Discuss
1. How can we care for our elders?
Ans: By helping them walk, listening to them, spending time, and assisting with their work.
2. What kinds of vehicles do we see around us?
Ans: Bicycles, autos, buses, cars, scooters, trucks, rickshaws.
3. How can we ensure safety during travel?
Ans: Follow traffic rules, don’t lean out, wear seat belts/helmets, walk on the footpath.
Page 32–33: B. Match the Pictures with Words
Match the pictures with the right words (example answers):
| Picture | Word |
|---|---|
| 👨🚒 | Firefighter |
| 👮 | Police Officer |
| 👩⚕️ | Medical Attendant |
| 👨🍳 | Halwai / Confectioner |
Instructions: Students should match pictures in the textbook with the correct words.
Page 32–33: C. Draw Vehicles
Draw and label 4–5 vehicles you see around your home/school:
- Bus
- Auto
- Car
- Bicycle
- Ambulance
Instructions: Use pencils or crayons to draw and label the vehicles in your notebook.
Page 32–33: D. Role Play: Organise a Mock Mela
Instructions: With your teacher’s help:
- Set up stalls (sweets, toys, magic show, etc.).
- Use play money or labels.
- Students become shopkeepers, helpers, and customers.
- Enjoy learning with fun!
Concepts Covered
- Community and togetherness at a mela
- Safety rules during travel and at crowded places
- Caring for elders and others
- Cleanliness and waste management
- Mela facilities: Lost and Found, police, medical, fire services
- Map reading and understanding routes
- Types of vehicles and their uses
- Traditional and modern aspects of melas
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