10. People Who Help Us – Chapter Notes

Introduction

We all need help to do things every day. There are special people who help us in different ways. For example:

  • Teachers make learning fun.
  • Doctors help us get better when we feel sick.
  • Police officers protect us and keep us safe.
  • Shopkeepers give us things like toys, food, and clothes.

Imagine if there were no teachers to teach us at school or no doctors to take care of us when we are sick! That is why these people are important. They work hard to help us, keep us safe, and make the world a better place.

Let’s learn more about the people who help us every day. 

People Who Help Us

A grocer sells vegetables. We go to the grocer’s shop to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food items.

doctor looks after us when we fall ill. When we are not feeling well, a doctor checks us and gives us medicine to help us get better.

carpenter makes furniture like tables and chairs. Carpenters use wood and tools to build things we use at home and school.

Try yourself:

Who is responsible for selling vegetables?

  • A.Teacher
  • B.Grocer
  • C.Doctor
  • D.Postman

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teacher teaches us. Teachers show us how to read, write, count, and learn many interesting things.

watchman guards our homes and offices. He stays awake at night and keeps a close watch to keep everyone safe.

policeman or a policewoman protects us from thieves. A policeman catches thieves and makes sure everyone follows the rules.

driver drives cars, school buses and taxis. Drivers help people travel safely from one place to another.

plumber repairs taps and pipes. He fixes leaks and makes sure we get clean water in our homes.

sweeper cleans the roads and our homes, too. He keeps our surroundings neat.

postman brings our letters. He delivers them to our homes from the post office.

gardener looks after the plants in our garden. He waters them and keeps them healthy.

chef prepares food for us. He cooks delicious meals in restaurants and hotels.

tailor stitches our clothes. He uses a sewing machine to make and fix clothes.

Try yourself:

What does a plumber do?

  • A.Repairs furniture
  • B.Teaches students
  • C.Repairs taps and pipes
  • D.Guards homes

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Why Are These People Important?

The people who help us are very important because they make our lives safe, comfortable, and happy.

  • They take care of us – Doctors and nurses help us when we are sick.
  • They teach us – Teachers help us learn new things and become smart.
  • They keep us safe – Policemen and watchmen protect us from danger.
  • They give us what we need – Shopkeepers sell things, and postmen deliver letters and parcels.
  • They build and fix things – Carpenters, electricians, and plumbers help us by making and repairing things in our homes.

Without these people, life would be difficult. That’s why we must respect them and be thankful for their hard work!

Words to know

  • Trained or Professional: Someone who is taught how to do a particular work
  • Service – Work done to help others.
  • Uniform – Special clothes worn by people doing certain jobs.
  • Deliver – To bring something to someone.
  • Repair – To fix something that is broken.
  • Protect – To keep someone or something safe.
  • Healthy – Feeling well and strong.
  • Tools – Things used to build or fix something, like a hammer or screwdriver.

Fun Activity: Crossword Puzzle

  • We have learned about the people who work hard to make our lives safe and comfortable.
  • Can you name them based on the clues? Let’s solve the crossword puzzle and find out! 

Solution: