Sharing Our Feelings: Class 3 EVS Chapter 13 Guide

More Than Just Words: How We Share

Sharing our feelings is how we connect with our family and friends. It's not just about talking. When you come home from school and your mother gives you a big hug, she is sharing her love without saying a word! In the story, Seema reads the newspaper loudly for her Nani. This is a way Seema shares the world with her Nani and shows she cares. Similarly, Ravi Bhaiya, who cannot see, recognizes people by their voice or the sound of their footsteps. He also understands Seema's feelings, whether she is happy or sad, just by listening to her. We use our whole body to communicate: we smile when we are happy, we make a sad face when we are upset, and we can give a comforting pat on the back to a friend who is feeling down. Paying attention to these small actions helps us understand each other much better.

Braille: Reading with Fingers

In the chapter, we learn that Ravi Bhaiya reads special books with thick pages and raised dots. This special way of writing and reading is called Braille. It is designed for people who are visually impaired (cannot see). Braille is not a language, but a script, like how we write A, B, C. Each letter, number, and punctuation mark is made up of a pattern of up to six raised dots. People who know Braille run their fingertips over these dots to read. This allows them to read books, use computers, and learn about the world, just like us! The script was invented by a boy named Louis Braille, who himself was blind. It's a wonderful invention that helps millions of people share and receive information.

How to Care for Grandparents and Elders

1. Spend Time with Them — Just sitting and talking with your grandparents can make them very happy. Ask them about their day or tell them about yours, just like Seema does with her Nani.
2. Help with Small Tasks — You can help by bringing them a glass of water, their spectacles, or the newspaper. Reading the news aloud for them, if they have trouble seeing, is a great act of kindness.
3. Listen to Their Stories — Elders have many interesting stories from their own lives. Listening to them shows that you value them and love to hear what they have to say.
4. Go for Walks — If they are able to, go for a small walk with them in the park or on the terrace. Hold their hand carefully to support them.

Key Lessons from the Chapter

• We can share feelings through talking, listening, touching, and facial expressions.
• It's important to spend time with and help elderly family members.
• People who cannot see have a heightened sense of hearing and touch.
• Braille is a special script with raised dots that helps visually impaired people to read and write.
• We should be kind and helpful to people with special needs.

Practice Questions with Solutions

• Q: In the story, Seema's Nani has pain in her back and has trouble seeing and hearing. How does Seema help her feel better? A: Step 1: Seema spends time with her Nani. She sits with her and talks to her. Step 2: Seema helps her with tasks that are difficult for her. She reads the newspaper out loud for her Nani every day. Final answer: Seema helps her Nani feel better by spending time with her and reading the newspaper aloud, showing that she cares.
• Q: Ravi Bhaiya cannot see. How does he manage to read his books? A: Step 1: Ravi Bhaiya uses special books. These are different from the books we normally read. Step 2: These books are written in Braille script, which has patterns of raised dots on thick paper. Step 3: He reads by moving his fingers over these raised dots to understand the letters and words. Final answer: Ravi Bhaiya reads his books using the Braille script, by feeling the raised dots with his fingers.
• Q: Why is it important to talk and share things with your family members every day? A: Step 1: Sharing our feelings helps our family know if we are happy, sad, or need help. This brings everyone closer. Step 2: Talking with family also helps us understand them better. It makes our relationships strong and full of love. Final answer: It is important to share things with family members to build strong, loving relationships and to give and receive support.
• Q: How can we sometimes know who is coming even without seeing them? A: Step 1: We can recognise people by the sound of their voice. Every person has a unique voice. Step 2: We can also recognise people by the sound of their footsteps or their walk. For example, some people walk softly, while others might have a heavier footstep. Final answer: We can know who is coming without seeing them by recognising the sound of their voice or the sound of their walk.

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