Environmental Studies · Class 1 · My Family and Me · Term 1

My Likes, Dislikes, and Hobbies

Students articulate their personal preferences, interests, and hobbies, understanding what makes them unique.

• CBSE Learning Outcomes
• CBSE: About Me - Class 1

About This Topic

In this topic, students articulate their personal preferences, interests, and hobbies. This helps them understand what makes each child unique within the class. You can start by sharing your own likes and dislikes to model openness. Use the key questions to guide discussions: ask children to name two activities they love after school, something they enjoy that a friend might not, and what they want to try when older. Connect this to CBSE standards on 'About Me' by encouraging drawings or simple charts of their favourites.

Build on family influences by having children note if hobbies come from parents or siblings. This fosters self-awareness and respect for differences. Relate to daily life, like choosing games during recess. Keep sessions lively with circle time shares.

Active learning benefits this topic as children actively share and listen, which builds confidence and empathy among peers.

Key Questions

1. Name two activities you love to do after school.
2. Tell me something you enjoy doing that your friend might not like.
3. What do you think you would like to try or learn when you are a bit older?

Learning Objectives

• Identify personal preferences and hobbies by listing at least three activities they enjoy.
• Compare their own likes and dislikes with those of a classmate, noting at least one similarity and one difference.
• Explain why they enjoy a particular hobby, connecting it to a personal feeling or experience.
• Design a simple drawing or collage representing one of their favourite hobbies.

Before You Start

My Body

Why: Students need to have a basic understanding of their own physical selves to begin discussing personal preferences and feelings.

My Senses

Why: Understanding how their senses work helps children articulate what they like or dislike based on sensory experiences, like enjoying certain tastes or sounds.

Key Vocabulary

Likes	Things that you enjoy doing or that make you feel happy.
Dislikes	Things that you do not enjoy doing or that make you feel unhappy.
Hobby	An activity that you do regularly in your free time for enjoyment, like drawing, playing a game, or singing.
Unique	Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. It means you are special in your own way.

Watch Out for These Misconceptions

Common Misconception

All children must like the same things to be friends.

What to Teach Instead

Friendships grow from respecting different likes and dislikes, which makes groups stronger.

Common Misconception

Hobbies are only games or sports.

What to Teach Instead

Hobbies include reading, drawing, helping at home, or listening to stories.

Common Misconception

Likes never change.

What to Teach Instead

Likes can change as children grow and try new things.

Active Learning Ideas

Likes and Dislikes Chart

Each child draws pictures or writes simple words for two likes and two dislikes. They colour the chart brightly. Share one with the class.

15 min·Individual

Hobby Circle Share

Children sit in a circle and take turns naming a hobby. Others nod if they share it or shake heads if not. Note common hobbies on the board.

20 min·Whole Class

Dream Hobby Pair Talk

In pairs, children tell what they want to learn when older. They draw it together on paper. Pairs present to the class.

20 min·Pairs

Class Hobby Wall

Children stick drawn hobbies on a class wall. Discuss most popular ones. Vote with stickers.

25 min·Whole Class

Real-World Connections

• Many people choose hobbies that are similar to what their parents or grandparents enjoyed, like learning to cook traditional recipes or playing a musical instrument passed down in the family.
• At school, teachers observe children's choices during free play or recess to understand their interests, which can help them suggest new games or activities that a child might enjoy.
• Shops like Hobby Lobby or local craft stores sell materials for various hobbies, such as paints for artists, yarn for knitters, or model kits for builders, showing how hobbies are part of the economy.

Assessment Ideas

Discussion Prompt

During circle time, ask each student: 'Tell us one thing you really like to do after school and one thing you don't like. Why do you like or dislike these?' Listen for clear articulation of preferences.

Quick Check

Provide students with a worksheet showing two boxes labelled 'My Favourite Hobby' and 'My Friend's Favourite Hobby'. Ask them to draw a picture of their hobby in the first box and ask a classmate to draw their hobby in the second box. Observe if they can identify and represent at least one hobby.

Exit Ticket

Give each child a small piece of paper. Ask them to draw one thing they would like to try or learn when they are older. Collect these drawings to gauge their aspirations and future interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I introduce likes and dislikes sensitively?

Begin with your own examples to create a safe space. Use pictures of common items like mangoes or cricket. Encourage listening without judgement, as this builds class trust. Relate to recess choices to make it real. This takes 10 minutes and sets a positive tone for shares.

What if a child says they dislike everything?

Gently probe with positive prompts like favourite colour or animal. Turn it into a game of finding one like. Follow up privately if needed. This helps shy children open up gradually and feel included.

How does active learning help here?

Active learning lets children draw, share, and discuss their preferences hands-on. This makes abstract self-expression concrete, boosts speaking skills, and helps them value diversity. Children remember better through play and peer interaction than rote talks.

How to link to family?

Ask if likes come from family members. Have children draw a family member doing a shared hobby. This connects personal to family identity, aligning with unit goals.