English Notes Chapter 1.7 – Are you a DIY Kid Class 6 Maharashtra Board

What is a DIY Kid?

• DIY means Do It Yourself – doing things on your own.
• This lesson teaches how to be independent and take care of yourself.
• Even if you don’t know everything yet, you can learn these skills with practice.

Important Things a DIY Kid Should Learn

A. Personal Hygiene (Keeping Yourself Clean)

✅ Trim nails regularly.
✅ Take a proper bath, wash behind ears, elbows, knees, etc.
✅ Oil and comb hair properly.
✅ Wash and dry hair without help.

B. Taking Care of Clothes

✅ Wash undergarments daily.
✅ Put dirty clothes in the washing bucket.
✅ Scrub dirty clothes before washing.
✅ Hang clothes neatly on a clothesline.
✅ Fold and store clothes properly.

C. Swimming and Cycling

✅ Learn to swim in a pool, well, or river.
✅ Learn different swimming styles like freestyle.
✅ Ride a bicycle without support wheels.
✅ Learn to ride a bigger bicycle.

D. Taking Care of a Plant

✅ Water the plant daily.
✅ Loosen the soil to help roots grow.
✅ Add compost every 2-3 months.
✅ Keep the plant in sunlight.

E. Dressing Up

✅ Learn to dress neatly without help.
✅ Choose proper clothes for special occasions.
✅ Look presentable when meeting others.

F. Passing Messages Correctly

✅ Pass messages properly at home, school, and to friends.
✅ Use polite language while talking.
✅ Example: “Hello, Aunty. Mom is not at home. Do you have any message for her?”

G. Basic Sewing Skills

✅ Thread a needle.
✅ Learn simple stitches like running stitch, back stitch, and hemming.
✅ Sew a button or fix a small tear in clothes.
✅ Make small things like a handkerchief or a bag.

H. Helping in the Kitchen

✅ Wash fruits and vegetables.
✅ Peel cucumbers and other vegetables.
✅ Clean grains and cereals.
✅ Learn basic cooking like making salads and peanut laddoos.
✅ Enjoy activities like shelling peas and churning buttermilk.

I. Answering the Phone Politely

✅ Speak politely when answering phone calls.
✅ Take messages if someone is not at home.
✅ Example: “Hello, Uncle. How are you? I will give the phone to Grandpa.”

J. Being a Smart Shopper

✅ Check the product before buying.
✅ Make sure the price is correct.
✅ Do simple math calculations to check the total price.
✅ Always collect the correct change.
✅ Avoid using plastic bags.

New Words and Their Meanings

What Can You Do as a DIY Kid?

• Make your own list of things you can do.
• Write about skills you want to learn.
• Interview friends and note what they can do.
• Try small projects like sewing a bag, cooking a snack, or growing a plant.

Moral / What We Learn from This Chapter

✅ Doing things on your own makes you confident.
✅ Learning small skills helps in daily life.
✅ Helping at home makes you responsible.
✅ Practicing DIY activities makes you independent.