There are many things in and around our houses.

We can see a book, a

television, a bed, a sofa, etc., inside our house. Similarly, we see a car, a tree,
a bird, grass, stones, etc., outside our house. These things are either living
things or non living things.
LIVING THINGS:
Living things are alive. All living things have life. They need food and water.
Living things grow. Living things can move. Living things breathe in air. Plants,
animals and human beings are living things.
For examples: - 

Ant

Tree

Man

Grass

Bird
LIVING THINGS CAN MOVE:

Fish
A fish can swim.

Bird A bird flies.

 Man
A man walks.
LIVING THINGS CAN GROW:

Living things grow

A child grows into a girl.
A kitten grows into a cat.
A plant grows into a tree.
LIVING THINGS CAN EAT:

A frog eats insects.

A bird eats grains.

 A cow eats grass.

NON-LIVING THINGS:
Non - living things do not have life in them. Non - living things do not need food
and water. Non - living things do not grow. Non - living things do not breathe
and move.
Here are some examples of Non- living things:-

Cupboard

Book

Bed

Ball

Car

Review Exercises:

1. Tick ( ) the correct picture.

a. A    is a living thing.

b. A is a non - living thing.

c. An  needs food and water.

d. A  does not breathe.

e. A  grows into an adult.

2. Circle the living things only.

 
3. Circle the non - living things only.

 
4. Name any four living things.
a) ____________ b) ____________ c) ____________ d) ______________
5. Name any four non - living things.
a) ____________ b) ____________ c) ____________ d) ______________