Poems
NCERT English poems for Class 1 to 8, with meanings, questions and answers, and sing-along videos for many.
The Lazy Frog: NCERT Class 5 English Poem (Marigold Unit 5)
A funny poem about Fred, a frog who lies on a log all day and will not help anyone. With word meanings, questions and answers, and practice.
Class Discussion: NCERT Class 5 English Poem (Marigold Unit 6)
A thoughtful poem about Jane, a quiet girl who says little in a class discussion, and her calm reply. This post has word meanings, answers and practice.
Nobody's Friend: NCERT Class 5 English Poem (Marigold Unit 8)
A short poem about two children who will not share, and one who shares everything and becomes a friend. Inside: meanings, questions with answers and practice.
The Naughty Boy: NCERT Class 4 English Poem (Marigold Unit 9)
A playful poem about a naughty boy who runs away to Scotland and finds that everything there is just the same as at home. With meanings, questions and answers, and practice.
How Creatures Move: NCERT Class 3 English Poem (Marigold Unit 10)
A short poem about how a lion, squirrel, fly, seal, worm, monkey and bird move, and how children move too. Inside: meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Books: NCERT Class 4 English Poem (Marigold Unit 8)
A short poem about stepping into a library full of tall, thin books and little fat books with pictures that tell stories. This post has meanings, questions with answers and practice.
What's in the Mailbox: NCERT Class 3 English Poem (Marigold Unit 8)
A short poem about a child who never gets any letters and decides to write some to friends. With meanings, questions and answers, and practice.
The Donkey: NCERT Class 4 English Poem (Marigold Unit 7)
A tiny rhyme about a donkey that won’t move, and why kindness works better than beating. With word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Trains: NCERT Class 3 English Poem (Marigold Unit 6)
A lively poem about trains rushing over mountains, plains and rivers, carrying people and mail day and night. This post has meanings, questions with answers and practice.
On My Blackboard I Can Draw: NCERT Class 2 Poem (Marigold Unit 7)
A counting poem about drawing a little house, from one green door to six yellow marigolds. This post has meanings, questions with answers and practice.
The Zigzag Boy: NCERT Class 2 English Poem (Marigold Unit 6)
A short, funny poem about a little boy who never knows where he has put his things. This post has meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Mr Nobody: NCERT Class 2 English Poem (Marigold Unit 6)
A funny poem about Mr Nobody, the little man who gets the blame for every broken plate at home. This post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice.