Class 3 NCERT Textbook – Learning through stories, fun and real-life examples. Class 3 NCERT textbooks are designed to make learning interactive, joyful and based on everyday experiences. Designed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and in line with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF-FS) 2023, these books support the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) goals under the Nipun Bharat Mission.
From fun math stories to heartwarming poems and spontaneous English conversations, Class 3 textbooks build conceptual understanding while encouraging curiosity and creativity.
📚 Topic-wise overview with examples
🔢 Maths – Ganit Mela
Class 3 Maths textbook takes students on a journey where they learn maths through festivals, toys, patterns and names.
Examples:
What’s in a name? : Explores the concept of patterns, spellings and numbers hidden in names. It helps develop observation and analytical skills.
Toy Joy : Focuses on shapes, balance and design using children’s favourite toys and objects. It connects geometry to real-world play.
🟡 Skills Developed : Counting, Pattern Recognition, Measurement, Shapes, Logical Thinking
🔠 English – Santoor
The English book “Santoor” is designed to develop basic communication skills, reading fluency and vocabulary. It uses stories and poems based on children’s surroundings and emotions.
Examples :
Colors : A lively lesson that helps children name colours, express preferences and associate emotions with colours.
Clouds and Pearls : A short story of a boy and his pet, which teaches friendship, love and responsibility through simple sentence structures.
🟢 Skills Developed : Vocabulary, sentence construction, emotional understanding, listening and speaking
📝 Hindi – Veena (Hindu Veena)
The Class 3 Hindi textbook “Veena” is full of poems, stories and conversations that incorporate culture, values and emotions in learning.
Examples :
Seekho : An inspiring poem that encourages children to always be ready to learn – from people, surroundings and experiences.
Ant : An entertaining story about a hardworking ant, which teaches moral lessons while enhancing Hindi vocabulary.
🔴 Skills Developed : Reading comprehension, moral understanding, expression in Hindi, listening and narration
🌍 Environmental Studies – Hamara Adbhut Sansar
EVS or “Environmental Studies” is all about helping students connect with the world around them – family, community, nature, animals and society.
Examples :
Family and Friends : A lesson that helps children understand the importance of relationships, roles of family members and mutual connectedness.
Going to the Fair : A chapter that combines observation, entertainment and social learning by exploring the vibrant world of fairs and cultural festivals.
🟣 Skills developed : Observation, communication, cultural awareness, environmental sensitivity
कक्षा 3 एनसीईआरटी पुस्तकें (हिंदी एवं अंग्रेज़ी माध्यम)
हिंदी, अंग्रेज़ी, गणित, पर्यावरण की पुस्तकें डाउनलोड करें।
📚 हिंदी माध्यम की पुस्तकें
📘 English Medium Books
👨🏫 Why Class 3 NCERT Textbook are special
- 🧒 Child-friendly language
- 🧩 Activities that encourage thinking and doing
- 🌈 Real-life contexts and familiar characters
- 📚 Available in multiple Indian languages
- 🆓 Freely downloadable from NCERT’s official website
❓ FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
👉 Yes, many subjects like Environmental Studies and Maths are available in both Hindi and English medium.
👉 Yes, all NCERT textbooks can be downloaded for free from ncert.nic.in or Diksha portal.
👉 Yes, the revised editions are compliant with NCF 2023 and focus on foundational and early stage education.
🎯 Conclusion
Class 3 NCERT textbooks are a perfect blend of education, culture, games and values. Chapters like “Ganit Mela”, “Badal Aur Moti”, “Naam Mein Kya Rakha Hai?”, “Seekho” and “Mela Mein Jaana” make learning enjoyable and relevant to daily life.
