
What is meant by vallam?
Important Questions on Going to School
In some parts of Kerala, we use a Vallam (small wooden boat) to reach school.


Our grandparents used the same vehicles as us.

See, how we reach school! We go to school through miles of snow. We hold hands and walk carefully. If the snow is soft, our feet sink into it. When the snow is frozen, we may slip and fall.
Do you think that such places have snow all the time? Why?



We live in the desert. There is sand all around. It gets very hot in the day. We ride in a camel cart to reach school.
How did you feel riding in the cart? Also share your experience in the class also.

How do you go to school?

Fill in the blank with a suitable word:
Special railway _____ (track/run-way) is needed for the trains to run.

Select the odd one out.


Choose the right word and fill in the blank.
The most common mode of transport is _____ (land/air) transport.


In some parts of Kerala, we use a Vallam (small wooden boat) to reach school.
Have you seen any other kind of boats?

A fire engine carries sick people to the hospital.


Which mode of transport carries passengers across a river?



Can you ride a bicycle? If yes, who taught you to ride?
