CALP blog
Short guides for parents and teachers: how to use CALP videos, build a daily routine and plan the year.
I Am the Music Man: NCERT Class 2 English Poem (Marigold Unit 8)
The Music Man comes from far away and plays the piano and the big drum. A sing-along poem, with word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Hiawatha: NCERT Class 4 English Poem (Marigold Unit 6)
Young Hiawatha learns the language and secrets of every bird and animal from his grandmother Nokomis. The post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
The Scholar's Mother Tongue: NCERT Class 4 Story (Marigold Unit 6)
A clever Akbar–Birbal story in which Birbal finds out the mother tongue of a learned pandit who speaks many languages. With meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Sing a Song of People: NCERT Class 5 English Poem (Marigold Unit 9)
A lively poem about busy city people walking, riding buses and lifts, and hurrying past. This post has the meaning, word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Helen Keller: NCERT Class 4 English Story (Marigold Unit 5)
The true story of Helen Keller, who could not see or hear, and how her teacher Miss Sullivan helped her learn words. This post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Curlylocks and the Three Bears: NCERT Class 2 Story (Marigold Unit 6)
A curious girl walks into the bear family’s cottage, eats their porridge and sleeps in a bed. This post has a summary, word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
The Story of the Road: NCERT Class 3 English Story (Marigold Unit 6)
Early in the morning, birds, a newspaper boy, a vegetable man and children all try to wake the road. The post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
A Watering Rhyme: NCERT Class 4 English Poem (Marigold Unit 7)
When and how should we water flowers? This short rhyme gives two smart tips. This post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice for home.
Don't Tell: NCERT Class 3 English Poem (Marigold Unit 9)
A short poem about a child who is told they are too small, but secretly feels like a giant inside. This post has word meanings, answers and practice.
Granny Granny Please Comb My Hair: NCERT Class 2 Poem, Marigold Unit 9
A warm poem about a little girl whose granny oils and combs her hair with great love and patience. With word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
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.