Summary
Chapter 10 of the Class 1 Maths NCERT textbook (Joyful Mathematics), "How do I Spend my Day?", teaches children to sequence daily activities from morning to night and introduces the concepts of time of day and seasons through Pihu's daily routine.
- Pihu's Daily Routine — Morning to Night — The chapter follows a 6-year-old girl named Pihu through her full day. Children learn to sequence familiar activities — waking up, yoga, brushing, school, lunch, evening play, dinner, and bedtime — in the order they happen.
- Recognising Time of Day — Children learn to identify morning, afternoon, evening, and night by observing the position of the sun and the appearance of the moon and stars. For example, the sun rising means morning, the sun high in the sky means afternoon, and the moon visible means night.
- Comparing Duration of Activities — An activity in the chapter asks children to colour which of two activities takes longer. This introduces the early maths idea that different tasks take different amounts of time.
- The Four Seasons — The chapter also covers the four seasons — Summer, Spring, Monsoon, and Winter. Children look at pictures, discuss differences among the seasons, and match objects (such as clothing or food) to the correct season.
- Talk and Do Activities — Each section has 'Let us Talk' discussion questions about personal routines and seasons, and 'Let us Do' tick-and-match exercises. A project asks children to draw or stick pictures of favourite foods linked to different seasons and local festivals.
Key points & formulas
- 01Pihu is 6 years old and her daily routine goes from morning to night.
- 02Morning activities include yoga or exercise, brushing teeth, bathing, and eating breakfast.
- 03The sun rising = morning; sun high = afternoon; sun setting = evening; moon and stars = night.
- 04Children match everyday objects and clothing to the four seasons: Summer, Spring, Monsoon, and Winter.
- 05A 'longer time' activity asks children to compare two tasks and decide which takes more time.
- 06The chapter has Talk, Do, and Project Work activities to connect maths to real daily life.
- 07The project work involves drawing or sticking pictures of favourite foods for different seasons and local festivals.
Frequently asked questions
01What is Chapter 10 of Class 1 Joyful Mathematics about?
It follows Pihu, a 6-year-old girl, through her daily routine from morning to night. It teaches children to order daily activities and understand times of day and seasons.
02Who is Pihu in this chapter?
Pihu is the main character of the chapter. She is 6 years old and shares her daily routine with the reader, from waking up in the morning to going to sleep at night.
03What activities does Pihu do in the morning?
Pihu wakes up, drinks warm water, does yoga or exercise, brushes her teeth, takes a bath, eats breakfast, and gets ready for school.
04How do children learn to tell the time of day in this chapter?
They observe the sky — the sun rising means morning, the sun high in the sky means afternoon, the sun setting means evening, and the moon and stars visible means night.
05What does Pihu do at night?
Pihu eats dinner with her family, reads a story book, and then goes to sleep.
06What are the four seasons introduced in Chapter 10?
The four seasons are Summer, Spring, Monsoon, and Winter. Children look at pictures and discuss the differences among them.
07What is the matching activity about seasons?
Children match objects — such as clothing or seasonal items — to the correct season: Monsoon, Spring, Summer, or Winter.
08What is the 'longer time' activity in this chapter?
Children are asked to colour the activity that usually takes longer time when two activities are shown side by side. This introduces the idea that tasks have different durations.
09What are the 'Let us Talk' questions in Chapter 10?
They ask children about their own daily routine, when they brush their teeth, when they take a bath, and what they like to eat in summer or wear in winter.
10What is the project work in this chapter?
Children draw or stick pictures of their favourite food items during different seasons and local festivals celebrated in those seasons.
11What time of day does Pihu have lunch?
Pihu has lunch in the afternoon, when the sun is high in the sky, after washing her hands with her school friends.
12What does Pihu do in the evening?
In the evening, when the sun is setting, Pihu plays with her friends and then studies.
13How does this chapter connect maths to daily life?
It uses Pihu's real-life routine to teach sequencing of events, recognising time of day, comparing durations, and identifying seasons — all in a familiar, activity-based context.
14What class and book is this chapter from?
It is Chapter 10 from Joyful Mathematics, the Class 1 Maths NCERT textbook (Reprint 2026-27).
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