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UNIT I: KNOWING MYSELF ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS -
How can you know yourself better? How do you keep your body and surroundings clean? What are the positive effects of being thrifty? Why do we need to behave? How do you practice patience? Why do we need to pray? How does being confident make you feel?
Lesson 1: CLEAN IS HEALTHY THINK ABOUT IT! Why is it important to be clean? It is good to keep ourselves clean. Clean children do not get sick easily. It is good to clean the things around us, too. Keep your body clean. It will make you strong and healthy. If you are healthy, you will not get sick.
You need to be clean and healthy always. Follow these examples. Take a bath every day. Always wear clean clothes. Always carry a clean handkerchief. Change your wet clothes right away. Wash your hands before and after eating. Always brush your teeth after eating. Get a dental check-up. Have a haircut.
Clean children do not only care for their bodies. They also keep the things around them clean and orderly. They want a healthy place to live in. Paste your picture inside the frame. YOUNG JI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL/COLLEGE
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Write 5 ways of keeping your body clean. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below.
To be clean orderly, I promise to do the following:
I will remember that cleanliness is next to godliness. I will be clean, neat, and orderly always. I will always keep my body clean. I will keep my surroundings clean and beautiful.
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Lesson 2: BEING THRIFTY IS BEING WISE THINK ABOUT IT! Be thrifty. Spend your money wisely. Do not buy things that you do not need. Use old things that are still in good condition. Save money today. You will have something to spend in the future. Now, isn’t that wise? These children are thrifty. Read at what they do. Richard takes care of his things so they will not get lost. Chloe does not spend all the money that her mother gives her. Gianne and Joaquin drink water instead of softdrinks. DO IT! Read each sentence. Choose what you will do. Encircle the letter that stands for your answer. 1. Mother brought you a coloring book. a. I will keep it on my bookshelf. b. I will lend it to my baby brother. 2. Father gave you extra money for your camping. What will you do with the extra money? a. I will buy a new toy. b. I will save it. 3. You can use any material for your project in Reading. What will you do? a. I will reuse old gift wrappers. b. I will buy new materials for my project. 4. While you were playing, your T-shirt got very dirty. What will you do? a. I will ask Mother to buy me a new shirt. b. I will ask Mother to wash my shirt. YOUNG JI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL/COLLEGE
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5. Your father bought a video game machine. What will you do? a. I will play with it every day. b. I will play with it on Saturdays only. LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I am thrifty. Are you thrifty, too? I keep a piggy bank. I save some money whenever I can. I spend my money wisely. I buy inexpensive but useful things. I use recycled materials for my school projects. Lesson 3: I AM BRAVE THINK ABOUT IT! A brave child reports his/her classmates who are quarreling. A brave child is not afraid of the dark. A brave child thinks of the safety of others. A brave child does not cry when getting an injection. A brave child sleeps alone in his/her room. A brave child goes to the dentist for a check-up. DO IT! Who is a brave child? Put a on the blank if the phrase describes what a brave child does. 1. A brave child enters a dark room alone. 2. A brave child tells what really happened even if he/she will get punished. 3. A brave child reports his/her noisy classmates. 4. A brave child always tells the truth. 5. A brave child looks for a policeman and reports a wrong deed. 6. A brave child hides under the bed when thunder roars. YOUNG JI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL/COLLEGE
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7. A brave child is not afraid to do bad things. 8. A brave child admits his/her mistakes. 9. A brave child shouts at his/her parents. 10. A brave child cries when he/she cannot find his/her bag. LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I am a brave child. I will keep in mind the following: I will correct my classmate who does wrong deeds. I will report to my teacher the bad things that my classmates do. I will help a younger boy or girl who loses his/her way. I will say “No” to people who ask me to do bad things.
Lesson 4: LORD, I LOVE YOU THINK ABOUT IT! What is prayer? What do you call a person who always prays to God? Prayer is talking to God with love. A prayerful person always talks to God. We should always talk to God. We should talk to God when we are happy. We should talk to God when we are sad. Remember: A prayerful person becomes closer to God. People pray to God in different ways. We must respect what other people believe in. We can pray anywhere we are. People pray … to adore God as our King. … to praise God for His blessings. … to ask God for His blessings. … to ask for forgiveness.
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DO IT! Paste some pictures inside the box that show what a prayerful child does.
LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. As a good child, I promise to: Pray to God in good times and bad times. Ask my parents to pray with me. Go to church regularly. Teach other children how to pray. Lesson 5: THE ROAD TO SUCCESS THINK ABOUT IT! Who is a hardworking person? A hardworking person always gives his/her best. He/She finishes his/her work on time. A hardworking person knows to work alone. He/She also knows how to work with others. We admire a person who works hard.
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DO IT! Read each sentence. Write a on the blank if it is TRUE. Write an if it is FALSE. Hardworking children … 1. do their homework well. 2. listen to instructions. 3. do household chores. 4. finish their homework without complaining. 5. do not work well with others. 6. study hard to get good grades. 7. often feel lazy. 8. spend their time well. 9. love to play all day long. 10. think of how to do their work well. LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I am a hardworking child, I will do the following: I will study hard to get good grades. I will use my free time wisely. I will do my homework cheerfully. I will do my chores without complaining. I will do my best all the time.
Lesson 6: I AM A HAPPY CHILD THINK ABOUT IT! Are you always happy? What makes you happy? Are you happy when you work? Read this short poem about being cheerful. I am a cheerful worker I work with a smile It makes work easier and keeps my body stronger,
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Work, study, and play I find joy in my tasks for the day I try to be happy and gay in my own little way. DO IT! Cut out pictures of happy faces from magazines. Paste them inside the box below.
LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I am a cheerful child. I will always do the following: I will work cheerfully. Work becomes easier if I am happy. I do not feel tired. Work becomes fun. I will smile even when bad things happen. If I smile, I will not feel so sad. I will try to make other people smile. I will make them happy. Lesson 7: PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE THINK ABOUT IT! Why is patience important? We need patience when doing things. Patience is doing one’s work without complaining. Patient people know how to wait in line. They can also finish their work on time. Remember, patience is a virtue!
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DO IT! What will you do in the followings situations? Write your answers on the blanks. 1. Your Math teacher gives you problem you a problem to solve. It is difficult.
2. You have a test in Science tomorrow. Your mother is in the province. She cannot help you study.
3. Your class is going on a field trip. The bus is leaving and you need to pee. You run to the nearest comfort room. Inside, four children wait in line for their turn.
LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I want to be a patient child. I will wait in line for my turn. I will give extra effort in everything I do. I will work without complaining. I will be a good example of patience to others. Lesson 8: I CAN DO IT! THINK ABOUT IT! Have you joined a contest? How did you feel as a contestant? What trait must a contestant have? YOUNG JI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL/COLLEGE
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In everything you do, you must have self-confidence. You should be ready to face challenges. You must believe in yourself. You have to believe that you can make it. It is good to have a strong fighting spirit. DO IT! Read each sentence. If the sentence is right, draw a . If it is wrong, draw a . 1. A confident child feels afraid. 2. A confident child believes in himself/herself. 3. A confident child can ask for directions. 4. A confident child is afraid to recite in class. 5. A confident child can join contests. 6. A confident child knows what he/she is doing. 7. A confident child is afraid to join contests. 8. A confident child has a chance to win. 9. A confident child is shy. 10. A confident child is afraid to perform on stage. LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. To show self-confidence, I promise to do the following: I will have the courage to face people. I will prepare myself for different situations. I will always have a strong fighting spirit.
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UNIT II: LIVING HAPPILY TOGETHER AT HOME ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS - How do you show that you are a polite child? - Why do we need to pray? - How does being honest made you feel? - What are the ways to show you care for others? - How can you show humility? - What are the results of being obedient?
Lesson 9: I AM A POLITE CHILD THINK ABOUT IT! We use polite expressions to show courtesy and respect. The following are polite expressions: “Good morning!” “Thank you!” “You are welcome!” Always use these pleasant words when talking to others. Can you think of other polite expressions? DO IT! Read each situation. What should each child say? Underline your answer. 1. Linda met Miss Rubio one morning. She greeted her teacher and said … a. Thank you, Miss Rubio! b. Good morning, Miss Rubio! c. Good bye, Miss Rubio! 2. It is Nena’s birthday. Her classmates gave her a nice umbrella as a gift. Nena said … a. This umbrella is for me. b. The umbrella is pink. c. Thank you for the nice umbrella. YOUNG JI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL/COLLEGE
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3. Jeffrey hit Mikko with a ball. Jeffrey ran to him and said … a. I’m sorry, Mikko. b. Good luck, Mikko! c. Hello, Mikko! 4. Teacher Anna thanked Gigi for giving her flowers. Gigi said … a. You are welcome, Ma’am. b. Thank you, too! c. How are you? LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I will be polite and courteous. I promise to do the following: I will use polite expressions at all times. I will always behave well towards others. I will teach my younger brothers and sisters to be polite.
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WE PRAY TOGETHER
THINK ABOUT IT! When do we pray to God? Why do we pray to Him? When do people go to Church? Why do people go to Church? Do you pray at home? With whom do you pray at home? What is faith? If we have faith in God, we believe in Him. We trust in Him. We thank Him for all that we have. We run to Him for help and guidance. When we are in trouble, we pray to Him. God is happy to see us living our faith.
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DO IT! Write down the things that you pray for. I pray for … 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. To show that I have faith in God: I will pray wherever I am. I will pray for the poor, the sick, and the needy. I will pray with my family at home and where we worship together. I will not forget this: “The family that prays together stays together.”
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I SPEAK THE TRUTH
THINK ABOUT IT! Do you always tell the truth? How do you feel when you tell the truth? Will people believe you if they know that you lie? Truthfulness is telling what is true. When a person always tells the truth, people will always believe him/her. They will also like him/her. A person who tells lies is a liar. A liar does not tell the truth. People will not like him/her. They will not believe what he/she says.
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DO IT! Write a on the blank if the statement is true. Write an if it is false. 1. God created us. 2. Mountains are flat. 3. The things around us are God’s gifts to us. 4. Telling lies is fun. 5. Junk food is good for your health. LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I want to be honest. I promise to do the following: I will always tell the truth. I will admit my mistakes. I will not get things that are not mine. I will return a lost item to its owner.
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TO BE MODEST IS THE BEST
THINK ABOUT IT! Think of your friends. How would you describe them? Are you friends modest?
What is modest? Modesty is a trait of humble children. Modest children are simple in their ways. They do not brag. They do not show off what they have. They have simple clothes, foods, and toys. They spend their money wisely, too. It is good to be modest.
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DO IT! Draw a picture that shows a modest person. Make your picture colorful.
LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. It is good to be modest. I promise to do the following: I will ask my parents to buy simple clothes and toys. I will not brag about my new things. I will not be jealous of rich people. I will show others how to be modest and simple. Lesson 13:
I THINK OF OTHERS
THINK ABOUT IT! How do you become thoughtful? How can you show thoughtfulness to others? Giving gifts is one way of being thoughtful. But we can also be thoughtful in simple ways. Here are some of them: - Visit sick people - Remember special days like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day - Do household chores YOUNG JI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL/COLLEGE
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Write a letter to your friends Be polite to everybody Give help to others Pray for family and friends
DO IT! Form groups thoughtfulness. classmates. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
of the three. Choose one situation that shows Prepare a short play about it. Present your play to your Visiting a sick friend Greeting a birthday celebrator Helping a classmate with your lessons Spending time with your grandmother Giving food to a neighbor
LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I will be thoughtful child. I promise to do the following: I will make other people happy. I will greet people on their birthdays. I will visit sick friends and relatives. I will always pray for my family and friends.
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I DO AS I AM TOLD
THINK ABOUT IT! Are you an obedient child? Why should children be obedient? An obedient child follows the rules. A good child obeys his/her parents and teachers. He/She follows the rules at home and in school.
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DO IT! Do you always obey your elders? Read each situation. What will you do? Encircle the letter of your answer. 1. Your mother tells you to answer the telephone. What will you do? a. I will run away from her. b. I will get the phone and answer it. c. I will pretend to be sleeping. 2. Someone is knocking at the door. Your brothers and sisters are studying their lessons. Your elder sister tells you to open the door. a. I will do it for her. b. I will say “no” to my sister. c. I will pretend I did not hear her. 3. Father needs a tool to repair the car. He tells you to go to your neighbor and borrow that fool. a. I will tell my brother to get the tool for our father. b. I will borrow the tool from our neighbor. c. I will pretend to be sick and weak. LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I am an obedient child. I promise to do these things: I will follow the advice of my parents. I will obey my parents’ commands. I will be a good example to my younger brothers and sisters.
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I CARE FOR OTHERS
THINK ABOUT IT! Are you a caring child? Caring is being kind to other people. You say nice words to them. You do nice things for them. Show that you care. Wish the best for your loved ones. Make them happy. Make them feel that they are loved.
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DO IT! Look for a picture from old magazines or newspapers that show concern for others. Paste it inside the frame below. Write something about it. Share it with your classmates.
_________ LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I care for others. I will do the following to show my concern: I will help the elderly cross the street. I will cheer up people who feel sad. I will donate clothes, food, and medicine to typhoon victims. I will make others feel that they are loved.
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UNIT III: LIVING WITH PEOPLE AROUND ME ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS - How can you show respect to everyone? - Why do we need friends? - How can you show that you are a good sport? - What happens when we tell the truth? - How does helping others make you feel? - What are the effects of valuing work?
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I SHOW RESPECT TO ALL
THINK ABOUT IT! How does a respectful child act? Respectful children honor their elders. They use polite words when talking to them. They also help old people. They do good deeds for them. DO IT! Read each sentence. Draw a on the blank if it tells about respect. Draw a if it does not. 1. I laugh at the mistakes of others. 2. I use “po” and “opo” when talking o my elders. 3. I give my seat to an old lady. 4. I greet my teachers. 5. I kiss the hands of Lolo and Lola. 6. I knock before entering a room. 7. I serve snacks to our visitors. 8. I slam the door when I am mad. 9. I listen to loud music. 10. I interrupt other people when they are talking.
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LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. What a Respectful Child Should Do I greet Mommy and Daddy. I greet all the members of my family. I respect my brothers and sisters. I say “po” and “opo” to elders. I use polite words to show love everywhere I go. I respect everyone. I am a model of a good character.
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FRIENDS ARE RICHES
THINK ABOUT IT! Why do we need friends? No person can live alone. You cannot be happy if you are alone. You need friends to be alone. People with many friends are happy. Friendliness is a good quality. People like nice and friendly children. Be friendly. You can get along easily with others. This is something you can be proud of.
DO IT! Write the names of your friends in the spaces below. These are my friends.
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LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I am friendly child. I promise to always do the following: I will always be nice to people. I will make more friends.
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A GOOD SPORT NEVER LOSES
THINK ABOUT IT! In every game, somebody wins. Somebody loses, too. The winners and losers should be good sports. The winners and losers must shake hands. Shaking hands shows sportsmanship. What is sportsmanship? “Be humble when you win. Do not feel bad when you lose.” A good sport behaves this way. No one likes a boastful winner. Everyone admires a humble loser. Show a good attitude in losing. You become a winner also. Are you a good sport when you compete with other children? How? DO IT! Are you a good sport? Answer the questions with YES or NO. 1. Do you feel angry if you do not win? 2. Do you accept defeat? 3. Do you quit if your team is losing the game? 4. Do you say bad words to the other team? 5. Do you feel bad when you lose? 6. Do you always do your best? 7. Do you cheat so you will win? 8. Do you make fun of the losers? 9. Do you shake hands with the winners? 10. Do you “boo” a player you do not like?
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LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I am a good sport. I will do the following: I will congratulate the winners of the contest. I will respect the decision of the judges. I will play cheerfully. I will not cheat just to win.
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FRIENDS ARE RICHES
THINK ABOUT IT! DO IT! LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below.
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UNIT IV: I LOVE MY COUNTRY ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS - How can you be a good citizen? - How can you be punctual at all times? - How does practicing self-control make you feel? - How can you show that you can be a good leader? - What can you do to take care of the environment?
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I AM ALWAYS ON TIME
THINK ABOUT IT! Have you ever been late for school? Why were you late? How did you feel? What should you do so you will not be late for school? An alarm clock is very important. It will help you wake up early. What is punctuality? Punctuality means always being on time. A person who is punctual does not arrive late. A punctual student submits his/her projects on time. DO IT! You do these things every day. What do you do first? Write 1 on the blank. Write 2-6 for the rest. Take a bath Brush your teeth Pray to thank God Eat your breakfast Make your bed Wear your uniform
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LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I am always punctual. I am on time for any activity. I submit my assignments on time. I come to school on time. I sleep early so I can wake up early. I use my time wisely.
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GIVING IS LOVING
THINK ABOUT IT! What is generosity? Generosity is the act of giving help to the poor and the needy. A person who gives with love is a generous person. We show our love in giving what others need. God loves a generous giver. DO IT! Cut out from old magazines or newspaper a picture that shows people being generous. Paste it in the box below. Then, tell something about it.
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LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I will be a generous giver. I shall do the following things. I will help others sincerely. I will share what I have, especially with the poor. I will treat everyone as my brothers and sisters. I will give in the spirit of love. Lesson 25:
DISCIPLINE IS IMPORTANT
THINK ABOUT IT! What is self-control? Self-control is having self-discipline. A person who has self-control is a disciplined person. He/She knows when it is time to stop playing. He/She also knows when it is time to start working. How can you show that you are a disciplined child? DO IT! If the sentence tells about self-control, draw a on the blank. Draw a if it does not. 1. I do not eat too much. 2. I finish my homework before playing. 3. I play the whole day. 4. I do not do what is not good for me. 5. I do not quarrel with my classmates. 6. I always go home late. 7. I join the noisy pupils. 8. I try to study even when I am tired. 9. I watch TV all day. 10. I get angry when my classmates tease me. YOUNG JI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL/COLLEGE
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LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I have self-control. I am disciplined child. I practice what I learned about self-control. I always discipline myself. I show good examples to others. I always keep in mind that a disciplined person is a winner.
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WHO IS A GOOD LEADER?
THINK ABOUT IT! Who is a leader? A leader is one who gives instructions one who guides one who directs one who teaches and knows what is best. Can anyone be a leader? A leader should have certain traits. Look LEADERSHIP. It tells us about the qualities of a leader. A leader is … Loyal Educated Alert Dedicated Effective Responsible Simple
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Helpful Industrious Punctual DO IT!
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Your group is assigned to clean the classroom. What will you do as the leader?
_____________. LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I promise to do the following: I will respect whoever the leader is. I will follow what the leader is. I will try to be an effective leader. I will teach others to be good leaders. Lesson 27:
THE LAND OF MY BIRTH
THINK ABOUT IT! What is nationalism? Nationalism is loving one’s country. A person who loves his country is called a nationalist. Nationalistic persons are loyal to their country. They do not say bad things their country. They do things for the good of their country and people. DO IT! Read each situation. Encircle the correct letter of your answer. 1. “Lupang Hinirang” is being played. I will … a. continue talking with my friends b. stop and eat my sandwich c. stand at attention and sing YOUNG JI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL/COLLEGE
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2. You are studying Filipino and Sibika. What language are you going to use? a. Spanish b. Japanese c. Filipino 3. Which Filipino song is about your country? a. “American Pie” b. “Ang Bayan” c. “Low” LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. As a nationalistic child … I am proud to be a Filipino. I use products made in the Philippines. I speak the Filipino language. I respect the Philippine flag.
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THE EARTH IS OUR HOME
THINK ABOUT IT! God made the earth a beautiful place to live in. Look at the trees, the rivers, the mountains, the sky, and the animals. The plants and flowers beautify our surroundings. We thank God for all the beautiful things He gave us. We show our gratitude to Him by taking care of our environment. The environment is everything around us. It is the place where we live. We should keep the environment clean. As a young child, what can you do to keep your surroundings clean and beautiful?
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DO IT! Cut out from old magazines or newspaper a picture that shows people caring for their environment. Paste it in the box below. Then, tell something about it.
LIVE IT! Read and remember the pointers below. I want to live in healthy surroundings. I will keep our surroundings clean. I will take good care of our environment. I will help conserve our natural resources. I will thank God for His beautiful gifts. YOUNG JI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL/COLLEGE
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