About the Book

Step into My World is a comprehensive Environmental Studies series for classes 1 and 2, inspired by the guiding principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023. This book takes an innovative approach to learning by nurturing a child's natural curiosity and love for the environment through engaging and meaningful experiences. 

In this book, each chapter is structured using the Panchpadi approach, encouraging learners to engage with their surroundings. The exercises and activities in this series are grounded as per Pramanas and Panchakoshas, which guide students to develop holistically. These concepts are blended with 21st century skills and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that children are well-equipped for their future. 

Core features of this series are:

• Learn About: Gives a glimpse of sub-topics to be covered within the chapter.
• Get Ready: Features warm-up activities that spark curiosity and prepare students for deeper learning in the chapter.
• Hands On: Engages students with simple tasks or experiments crafted to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and promote lifelong learning.
• I Think: Encourages analytical abilities, and fosters communication and collaborative learning among students.
• Matter of Fact: Provides interesting facts to spark curiosity and expand students' knowledge beyond the chapter.
• India Connect: Helps students appreciate India's rich diversity and heritage, linking the topic to real-world examples from across the nation.
• Glossary: Provides definitions of difficult terms for quick reference.
• Chapter Summary: Briefly reviews the main points covered in the chapter for easy recall.
• Exercises: Includes Multiple choice questions, Match the following, Subjective type questions and more hands-on activities with art integration.
• Picture Based Ouestions: Encourages learning through visual prompts and image-based assessments.
• Real Life Connect: Links the lesson to real-world examples for practical understanding.
• Activity Time: Engages students in hands-on tasks to apply their own learning.
• Life Skills: Develops practical abilities for real-world challenges while promoting sustainable practices aligned with the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).

We have ensured that the content is concise, age-appropriate, and presented in an engaging manner, making learning fun and meaningful.

Our Teacher's Resource Book and online support offer lesson plans, answer key of each chapter, E-books for educators, and animated videos to enhance learning and to shape the future of education.

Special thanks to Dr. Sarbani Banerjee, her team of experts and our editorial team for their immense contribution to the series.

We hope that this book will inspire students, educators, and parents to see the beauty in nature and recognize the responsibility we all share in preserving it for the future.