Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 3 Hindi (CBSE-Aligned)
This curriculum is designed to build foundational Hindi language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, using interactive and engaging learning methods.
April – Revision of Hindi Alphabets (स्वर और व्यंजन)
- Theme: Back to Basics
- Concepts:
- Recap of vowels (स्वर) and consonants (व्यंजन)
- Writing and pronunciation practice
- Simple word formation
- Activities:
- Flashcards for letter recognition
- Tracing worksheets for handwriting improvement
- Singing Hindi alphabet songs
- Assessment: Letter identification and dictation
May – Matras (मात्राएँ - अ, आ, इ, ई, उ, ऊ)
- Theme: Understanding Matras
- Concepts:
- Use of अ, आ, इ, ई, उ, ऊ की मात्रा in words
- Writing and reading words with matras
- Simple sentences with matras
- Activities:
- Word formation using matras
- Matra-based reading practice
- Fill-in-the-blanks with correct matras
- Assessment: Word-building exercises and oral test
June – Matras (ए, ऐ, ओ, औ, ऋ की मात्रा)
- Theme: Enhancing Word Formation
- Concepts:
- Understanding and using ए, ऐ, ओ, औ, ऋ की मात्रा
- Sentence formation using these matras
- Recognizing matras in stories
- Activities:
- Reading and writing exercises
- Spot-the-matra games
- Matra-based storytelling
- Assessment: Reading comprehension and sentence formation
July – Barakhadi (बारहखड़ी) and Simple Words
- Theme: Strengthening Foundation
- Concepts:
- Writing and pronunciation of बारहखड़ी (क से ज्ञ तक)
- Two and three-letter words formation
- Daily use vocabulary building
- Activities:
- Barakhadi writing practice
- Memory games for vocabulary
- Writing short sentences with barakhadi words
- Assessment: Barakhadi dictation test
August – Grammar (व्याकरण) - संज्ञा (Nouns) and सर्वनाम (Pronouns)
- Theme: Building Grammar Skills
- Concepts:
- Identifying संज्ञा (nouns) and सर्वनाम (pronouns)
- Types of nouns (व्यक्ति, स्थान, वस्तु)
- Singular and plural nouns
- Activities:
- Group activities to identify nouns and pronouns
- Picture-based worksheets
- Sentence formation practice
- Assessment: Grammar-based exercises
September – वर्ण-विचार (Letter Study) and Opposite Words (विलोम शब्द)
- Theme: Language Development
- Concepts:
- Types of letters (स्वर, व्यंजन, संयुक्त अक्षर)
- Common opposite words (बड़ा - छोटा, अच्छा - बुरा)
- Activities:
- Writing words using joint letters
- Opposite word matching games
- Reading short stories and identifying opposite words
- Assessment: Opposite word test and word-building exercises
October – क्रिया (Verbs) and वचन (Singular and Plural)
- Theme: Understanding Actions
- Concepts:
- Recognizing action words (चलना, पढ़ना, खाना)
- Conversion of singular to plural (एकवचन और बहुवचन)
- Activities:
- Verb identification through role-play
- Fill-in-the-blanks with appropriate verbs
- Group discussion using correct verb forms
- Assessment: Verb usage exercises
November – विशेषण (Adjectives) and पर्यायवाची शब्द (Synonyms)
- Theme: Describing and Expanding Vocabulary
- Concepts:
- Describing words (big, small, happy, sad)
- Synonyms for commonly used words
- Activities:
- Picture description using adjectives
- Synonym matching worksheets
- Writing descriptive sentences
- Assessment: Synonyms and adjectives worksheets
December – Sentence Formation (वाक्य रचना) and Reading Comprehension (अपठित गद्यांश)
- Theme: Developing Writing Skills
- Concepts:
- Types of sentences (statements, questions, exclamations)
- Reading simple passages and answering questions
- Activities:
- Rearranging jumbled sentences
- Reading comprehension practice
- Writing short paragraphs on given topics
- Assessment: Reading and writing test
January – Picture Composition (चित्र विवरण) and Storytelling (कहानी लेखन)
- Theme: Creative Expression
- Concepts:
- Writing sentences based on pictures
- Understanding the structure of a story (beginning, middle, end)
- Activities:
- Picture-based storytelling
- Writing short stories from given prompts
- Story sequencing exercises
- Assessment: Creative writing assessment
February – Letters (पत्र लेखन) and Essays (निबंध लेखन)
- Theme: Writing for Communication
- Concepts:
- Writing informal letters to friends and family
- Writing short essays on topics like "My School," "My Family"
- Activities:
- Letter writing practice
- Peer review and sharing of essays
- Preparing speech from written essays
- Assessment: Essay writing test
March – Revision and Final Assessment
- Theme: Recap and Preparation
- Concepts:
- Revising all major topics covered throughout the year
- Activities:
- Practice tests and quizzes
- Group discussions on favorite topics
- Fun revision games
- Assessment: Comprehensive final test
Additional Learning Throughout the Year:
- Daily Language Practice: Reading Hindi stories and practicing writing.
- Interactive Sessions: Singing Hindi rhymes and storytelling.
- Cultural Exposure: Celebrating Hindi Diwas and learning about Hindi culture.
- Assessments:
- Monthly formative assessments
- Mid-term and final exams
- Group projects and presentations
This structured curriculum ensures that Grade 3 students develop strong Hindi language skills while enjoying the learning process through engaging activities and real-life applications.