Class 1 English • Mridang • Unit 1: My Family and Me

NCERT Solutions for Class 1 English Mridang Chapter 1 – Two Little Hands

This page provides simple and original solutions for Class 1 English Mridang Chapter 1, Two Little Hands. The chapter helps children learn about body parts, simple actions, sight words, speaking practice, hand hygiene, alphabet practice and beginning letter sounds.

Chapter 1 Theme: My Body Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading Level: Class 1

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Chapter Overview

Two Little Hands is a beginner-friendly chapter that introduces children to different parts of the body and their uses. The lesson uses rhythm, action, repetition, pictures and oral practice to make learning joyful for young students.

Main Theme Knowing body parts and their actions.

Language Focus Simple sentences using “I”, “my”, “this” and “these”.

Value Focus Cleanliness, body awareness and confidence in speaking.

Summary of Two Little Hands

The chapter teaches children that every part of the body has a use. Hands help us clap and hold things. Legs and feet help us walk and tap. Eyes help us see, ears help us hear, nose helps us smell and breathe, and mouth helps us eat and talk.

The chapter also introduces children to body-part vocabulary, polite speaking, picture-based learning, hand-drawing activity, correct hand-washing steps and alphabet sounds. It encourages children to learn English through action, singing, speaking and doing.

Teacher’s point: This chapter should be taught with actions. Ask children to point to each body part while saying the word aloud.

Learning Outcomes

After studying this chapter, students should be able to:

Name common body parts such as hand, leg, head, eye, ear, nose and mouth.

Use simple action words such as clap, tap, walk, see, hear and smell.

Speak simple sentences like “This is my nose” and “These are my hands”.

Understand the importance of washing hands.

Read and recognise sight words such as “one” and “to”.

Identify beginning sounds in simple English words.

New Words and Meanings

These words are useful for understanding the chapter. Encourage children to say each word aloud.

Word	Meaning for Class 1 Students	Simple Sentence
Hand	A part of the body used to hold, write, clap and touch.	I clap with my hands.
Leg	A part of the body used to stand, walk and run.	I walk with my legs.
Head	The top part of the body.	I move my head.
Eye	A body part used to see.	I see with my eyes.
Ear	A body part used to hear sounds.	I hear with my ears.
Nose	A body part used to smell and breathe.	I smell with my nose.
Mouth	A body part used to eat and speak.	I eat with my mouth.
Skin	The outer covering of the body; it helps us feel.	I feel with my skin.
Clap	To hit both hands together to make a sound.	I clap when I am happy.
Tap	To touch something lightly again and again.	I tap my feet.

Sight Words

Sight words are words that children should learn to recognise quickly. In this chapter, students practise the words:

one Example: I have one nose.

two Example: I have two eyes.

to Example: I go to school.

Practice: Ask the child to find and circle the words one, two and to in the chapter with the help of a parent or teacher.

Textbook Activity Solutions

The following solutions are written in simple language for Class 1 students. Some answers may be oral or activity-based, so children can answer with the help of parents or teachers.

Activity 1: Circle the sight words

Task: Circle the words “one”, “two” and “to” wherever they appear in the chapter.

Answer: Students should find and circle all occurrences of the words one, two and to in the chapter.

Activity 2: Repeat after the teacher

Suggested answers:

I clap with my hands.
I tap with my feet.
I look with my eyes.
I walk with my legs.

Teacher may ask students to repeat these sentences with actions.

Activity 3: Talk in pairs

Use “this” for one body part and “these” for two body parts.

Question	Answer
What is this?	This is my nose.
What is this?	This is my mouth.
What are these?	These are my ears.
What are these?	These are my hands.
What are these?	These are my legs.
What are these?	These are my shoulders.

Activity 4: Match the body parts with pictures

Answer guide: Students should match each picture with the correct body-part name.

Head
Eye
Ear
Nose
Mouth
Tongue
Arm
Hand
Leg
Foot
Cheek

Activity 5: Read and understand

Answer guide:

Body Part	Use
Skin	We feel with our skin.
Mouth	We eat and speak with our mouth.
Nose	We smell and breathe with our nose.
Ears	We hear sounds with our ears.
Eyes	We see with our eyes.

Activity 6: My Hand

Answer: This is an activity-based task. Students should place one palm on the page, draw the outline with the other hand and decorate the drawing. There is no single fixed answer.

Learning aim: This activity helps children observe the shape of their hand and compare it with their friend’s hand.

Activity 7: Washing Hands

Correct sequence:

Wet your hands with clean water.
Rub soap properly on your hands.
Clean between the fingers.
Rinse your hands again with water.

Value taught: Clean hands help us stay healthy.

Activity 8: Alphabet and letter practice

Answer: Students should practise writing the given capital and small letters neatly. They should say the letters aloud while writing.

Teacher tip: Use air-writing, finger-tracing and slate practice before writing in the notebook.

Activity 9: Letter sounds

Practice examples:

Letter Sound	Example Words
a	ant, arm, apple
b	bag, bee, boy
c	cat, cap, cart
d	dog, door, den
e	egg, ear, elephant

Activity 10: Find the odd one out

Answer:

Words	Odd One Out	Reason
apple, ant, clock	clock	Apple and ant begin with the /a/ sound. Clock begins with /c/.
bag, cap, balloon	cap	Bag and balloon begin with /b/. Cap begins with /c/.
egg, dog, drum	egg	Dog and drum begin with /d/. Egg begins with /e/.

Extra Practice Questions

A. Fill in the blanks

I see with my ________.
I hear with my ________.
I smell with my ________.
I eat with my ________.
I clap with my ________.
I walk with my ________.

Answers

eyes
ears
nose
mouth
hands
legs

B. True or False

We see with our eyes.
We smell with our ears.
We clap with our hands.
We eat with our nose.

Answers

True
False
True
False

C. Oral Questions

Point to your nose.
Show your hands.
Tap your feet.
Clap three times.
Say one word that begins with the sound /b/.

Teacher and Parent Note

This chapter is best taught through action and repetition. Children should not only read the words but also point, clap, tap, draw, speak and act. The aim is to build confidence in using simple English words related to the body.

For Teachers Use body actions, flashcards and group repetition.

For Parents Practise body-part names at home through simple daily conversation.

For Students Say each word aloud and point to the correct body part.

Important: Encourage children to wash their hands before eating and after playing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main idea of Chapter 1 Two Little Hands?

The chapter teaches children about body parts, their uses and simple actions such as clapping, tapping, seeing, hearing, smelling and walking.

What are the main new words in this chapter?

The important words include hand, leg, head, eye, ear, nose, mouth, skin, shoulder, knee, toe, clap and tap.

What are the sight words in this chapter?

The important sight words are one, two and to.

How should parents teach this chapter at home?

Parents can ask children to point to body parts, repeat simple sentences and practise actions like clapping, tapping and walking.

Is this page copied from the NCERT textbook?

No. This page provides original educational explanations and solutions for student support. Students should also refer to their prescribed textbook.

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