Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to name the three main seasons in India.
- Students will be able to describe what we wear and eat in each season.
- Students will be able to explain how weather affects our daily life.
Let Us Begin!
Is it hot outside today, or cold? Is it raining? The way the sky and air feel around us is called weather.
Weather keeps changing. Sometimes it is sunny and hot. Sometimes it rains. Sometimes it is cold and foggy. When the same kind of weather stays for a few months, we call it a season.
In India, we have three main seasons. Let us learn about them!
What Is Weather?
Weather tells us how the air and sky feel at a place on a particular day. Weather can be:
- Sunny -- bright and hot, the sun is shining.
- Cloudy -- the sky is covered with clouds.
- Rainy -- water falls from the clouds.
- Windy -- the air blows strongly.
- Cold -- the air feels chilly and we shiver.
- Foggy -- we cannot see far because of mist in the air.
Think about it: Look outside your window right now. What is the weather like today?
The Three Main Seasons in India
1. Summer Season (Grishma) -- March to June
The weather is very hot and dry. The sun shines brightly. We feel thirsty and sweaty.
- Clothes: Light cotton clothes, white or light colours.
- Food and Drinks: Watermelon, mango, lassi, lemonade (nimbu paani), ice cream, curd.
- What we do: Use fans and coolers. Drink lots of water. Stay in the shade.
2. Rainy Season (Varsha) -- July to September
It rains a lot. The sky is cloudy. Puddles form on the roads. Everything looks green and fresh.
- Clothes: Raincoat, umbrella, gumboots (waterproof shoes).
- Food and Drinks: Pakoras, hot chai, corn (bhutta), soup.
- What we do: Carry an umbrella. Avoid playing in dirty water. Be careful on wet roads.
3. Winter Season (Sheet) -- November to February
The weather is cold. Mornings are foggy. Nights are chilly. Days are short.
- Clothes: Sweater, jacket, muffler, cap, gloves, warm socks.
- Food and Drinks: Hot soup, gajar ka halwa, peanuts (moongphali), hot milk.
- What we do: Wear warm clothes. Sit in the sun. Drink warm things.
Which season do you like the most? Why?
Key Words and Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|
| Weather | How the air and sky feel at a place on a particular day |
| Season | A time of the year with a certain type of weather lasting a few months |
| Summer | The hot season (March to June) |
| Rainy / Monsoon | The wet season with lots of rain (July to September) |
| Winter | The cold season (November to February) |
| Foggy | When mist in the air makes it hard to see far |
Key Points to Remember
- Weather tells us if it is hot, cold, rainy, sunny, windy, or foggy.
- India has three main seasons: summer, rainy, and winter.
- In summer, we wear light clothes and eat cool foods like watermelon and curd.
- In the rainy season, we carry umbrellas and eat hot pakoras and chai.
- In winter, we wear warm clothes and eat hot soup and halwa.
- Weather affects what we wear, what we eat, and what we do every day.
Examples from Daily Life
Example 1: Getting Ready for School
In winter, Aditya wears a sweater, a muffler, and warm socks before going to school. In summer, he wears a light cotton shirt and carries a water bottle. The season decides what clothes he wears.
Example 2: A Rainy Day
One day, dark clouds covered the sky and it started raining. Meera took her umbrella and wore her raincoat. After school, her mother made hot pakoras and chai. Everyone enjoyed the rainy evening!
Example 3: Summer Holidays
During summer holidays, Vikram visits his grandparents in the village. It is very hot, so they sit under the neem tree and drink nimbu paani. Dadi makes mango lassi every afternoon.
Practice Questions
A. Fill in the Blanks
- The three main seasons in India are summer, , and winter.
- In the rainy season, we carry an .
- In winter, we wear clothes to stay warm.
- Mango and watermelon are fruits of the season.
- When mist in the air makes it hard to see, the weather is called .
B. Multiple Choice Questions
- Which season is the hottest?
(a) Winter(b) Rainy(c) Summer(d) Spring
- What do we wear in winter?
(a) Cotton shirt(b) Raincoat(c) Sweater and jacket(d) Shorts
- In which season does it rain a lot?
(a) Summer(b) Winter(c) Rainy season(d) None
C. Short Answer Questions
- Name the three main seasons in India and the months they come in.
- What kind of food do we eat in winter? Name three examples.
- How does the rainy season affect our daily life? Write three points.
Think and Do -- Fun Activity
My Season Chart: Fill in the table below for each season. Think about what you wear, eat, and do.
| Season | Clothes I Wear | Food / Drink I Have | One Thing I Enjoy |
|---|
| Summer | | | |
| Rainy | | | |
| Winter | | | |
My favourite season is __________________________ because __________________________.