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Short guides for parents and teachers: how to use CALP videos, build a daily routine and plan the year.
The Decision of the Panchayat: NCERT Class 5 Story (Santoor Chapter 8)
A cunning neighbour sells a well but says the water is still his, until the Panchayat gives a wise decision. With meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Gilli Danda: NCERT Class 5 English Poem (Santoor Chapter 7)
A happy poem about children playing the outdoor game Gilli Danda under the sunny sky. This post has meanings, questions with answers and practice for home.
What a Tank!: NCERT Class 5 English Lesson (Santoor Chapter 6)
A lesson about saving water, from old Indian water tanks to the fun-shaped overhead tanks of rural Punjab. This post has meanings, questions with answers and practice.
The Frog: NCERT Class 5 English Poem (Santoor Chapter 5)
In this lively poem a frog tells us about its life in ponds and on land, from tadpole days to loud croaking. With meanings, questions with answers and practice.
The Wise Parrot: NCERT Class 5 English Story (Santoor Chapter 4)
A merchant's pet parrot longs to fly free, and a message to its friends shows it the way out of its golden cage. With meanings, questions with answers and practice.
The Rainbow: NCERT Class 5 English Poem (Santoor Chapter 3)
Christina Rossetti's poem says clouds and the rainbow are prettier than boats, ships and bridges. This post has meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Gone with the Scooter: NCERT Class 5 English Story (Santoor Chapter 2)
Gopi finds a hockey ball in his garden and tries to return it, but a hockey game ends with a big surprise. With meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Papa's Spectacles: NCERT Class 5 English Poem (Santoor Chapter 1)
A funny poem about a papa who searches everywhere for his lost spectacles. This post has meanings, questions with answers and practice for home.
Maheshwar: NCERT Class 4 English Lesson (Santoor Chapter 12)
Chachi tells Aarav and Ananya about Maheshwar Fort and Queen Ahilya Bai. This post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
A Journey to the Magical Mountains: NCERT Class 4 Story, Santoor Ch 11
Minam and her grandfather walk into the Himalayas and discover their magic. This post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
The Swing: NCERT Class 4 English Poem (Santoor Chapter 10)
Robert Louis Stevenson's happy poem about flying high on a swing and seeing the world below. This post has meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Hekko: NCERT Class 4 English Lesson (Santoor Chapter 9)
Learn about Hekko, a traditional team game from Nagaland where 'man' challenges 'tiger'. This post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice.