Page 1
4
One Thing a T a Time Let us Recite
Work while you work,
Play while you play;
To be useful and happy,
That is the way.
All that you do,
Do with all your might;
Things done by halves,
Are never done right.
One thing at a time,
And that done well;
Is a very good rule,
As many can tell.
Moments should never,
Be trifled away;
So, work while you work,
And play while you play.
Unit 2: My Beautiful World
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Page 2
4
One Thing a T a Time Let us Recite
Work while you work,
Play while you play;
To be useful and happy,
That is the way.
All that you do,
Do with all your might;
Things done by halves,
Are never done right.
One thing at a time,
And that done well;
Is a very good rule,
As many can tell.
Moments should never,
Be trifled away;
So, work while you work,
And play while you play.
Unit 2: My Beautiful World
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36
Santoor Grade 4
A. Answer the following.
1. Why is it important to focus on doing one thing
at a time?
2. Make a list of words that rhyme in the poem
‘One thing at a time’.
3. How do you feel after finishing a task that you
have done well?
4. What are some of the things you do every day
that help you stay calm and focused?
B. Think and discuss.
What do you like doing in your free time?
Let us Think
Let us Learn
A. Match the words with their meanings.
1. might helpful or beneficial
2. useful short periods of time
3. moments strength or power
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Page 3
4
One Thing a T a Time Let us Recite
Work while you work,
Play while you play;
To be useful and happy,
That is the way.
All that you do,
Do with all your might;
Things done by halves,
Are never done right.
One thing at a time,
And that done well;
Is a very good rule,
As many can tell.
Moments should never,
Be trifled away;
So, work while you work,
And play while you play.
Unit 2: My Beautiful World
Chapter 4.indd 35 13-Mar-25 3:57:30 PM
36
Santoor Grade 4
A. Answer the following.
1. Why is it important to focus on doing one thing
at a time?
2. Make a list of words that rhyme in the poem
‘One thing at a time’.
3. How do you feel after finishing a task that you
have done well?
4. What are some of the things you do every day
that help you stay calm and focused?
B. Think and discuss.
What do you like doing in your free time?
Let us Think
Let us Learn
A. Match the words with their meanings.
1. might helpful or beneficial
2. useful short periods of time
3. moments strength or power
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One Thing at a Time
Let us Speak
Describe what everyone is doing in the picture.
.....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
Now use the words and frame meaningful sentences.
Note
to the
Teacher
Focus helps us completing tasks faster and better. It improves
learning, reduces mistakes and increases efficiency. To
enhance focus, you can tell children to incorporate simple
yoga asanas like: Pranayama, Tree Pose, etc.
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Page 4
4
One Thing a T a Time Let us Recite
Work while you work,
Play while you play;
To be useful and happy,
That is the way.
All that you do,
Do with all your might;
Things done by halves,
Are never done right.
One thing at a time,
And that done well;
Is a very good rule,
As many can tell.
Moments should never,
Be trifled away;
So, work while you work,
And play while you play.
Unit 2: My Beautiful World
Chapter 4.indd 35 13-Mar-25 3:57:30 PM
36
Santoor Grade 4
A. Answer the following.
1. Why is it important to focus on doing one thing
at a time?
2. Make a list of words that rhyme in the poem
‘One thing at a time’.
3. How do you feel after finishing a task that you
have done well?
4. What are some of the things you do every day
that help you stay calm and focused?
B. Think and discuss.
What do you like doing in your free time?
Let us Think
Let us Learn
A. Match the words with their meanings.
1. might helpful or beneficial
2. useful short periods of time
3. moments strength or power
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37
One Thing at a Time
Let us Speak
Describe what everyone is doing in the picture.
.....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
Now use the words and frame meaningful sentences.
Note
to the
Teacher
Focus helps us completing tasks faster and better. It improves
learning, reduces mistakes and increases efficiency. To
enhance focus, you can tell children to incorporate simple
yoga asanas like: Pranayama, Tree Pose, etc.
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38
Santoor Grade 4
Who Is/Are Doing What (Action)
two girls are going to school
a woman is typing on a
computer
Example: Two girls are going to school.
A woman is typing on a computer.
Using the above sentence structure, create sentences
of your own. Write at least seven sentences in your
notebook.
Note
to the
Teacher
• You may begin this activity by encouraging learners to
describe the picture in English (Ensure that they use
the structure “is/are + action word + ing”).
• Provide additional verbs if required.
Let us Listen
The case of missing ‘l’.
Read aloud the following lines:
All that you do,
Do with all your might;
Things done by halves
Are never done right.
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Page 5
4
One Thing a T a Time Let us Recite
Work while you work,
Play while you play;
To be useful and happy,
That is the way.
All that you do,
Do with all your might;
Things done by halves,
Are never done right.
One thing at a time,
And that done well;
Is a very good rule,
As many can tell.
Moments should never,
Be trifled away;
So, work while you work,
And play while you play.
Unit 2: My Beautiful World
Chapter 4.indd 35 13-Mar-25 3:57:30 PM
36
Santoor Grade 4
A. Answer the following.
1. Why is it important to focus on doing one thing
at a time?
2. Make a list of words that rhyme in the poem
‘One thing at a time’.
3. How do you feel after finishing a task that you
have done well?
4. What are some of the things you do every day
that help you stay calm and focused?
B. Think and discuss.
What do you like doing in your free time?
Let us Think
Let us Learn
A. Match the words with their meanings.
1. might helpful or beneficial
2. useful short periods of time
3. moments strength or power
Chapter 4.indd 36 19-Mar-25 2:37:23 PM
37
One Thing at a Time
Let us Speak
Describe what everyone is doing in the picture.
.....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
Now use the words and frame meaningful sentences.
Note
to the
Teacher
Focus helps us completing tasks faster and better. It improves
learning, reduces mistakes and increases efficiency. To
enhance focus, you can tell children to incorporate simple
yoga asanas like: Pranayama, Tree Pose, etc.
Chapter 4.indd 37 13-Mar-25 3:57:31 PM
38
Santoor Grade 4
Who Is/Are Doing What (Action)
two girls are going to school
a woman is typing on a
computer
Example: Two girls are going to school.
A woman is typing on a computer.
Using the above sentence structure, create sentences
of your own. Write at least seven sentences in your
notebook.
Note
to the
Teacher
• You may begin this activity by encouraging learners to
describe the picture in English (Ensure that they use
the structure “is/are + action word + ing”).
• Provide additional verbs if required.
Let us Listen
The case of missing ‘l’.
Read aloud the following lines:
All that you do,
Do with all your might;
Things done by halves
Are never done right.
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One Thing at a Time
leaf calm pale jail palm
hall clean calf shelf chalk
talk silk balm plum self
Your teacher will read aloud a few words to you. Circle
the words in which you don’t hear the ‘l’ sound.
Let us Write
Write down your daily routine in the space given below.
Tick (?) if they are work or play.
Time What I Do Work Play
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