Shelter — Homes and Why We Need Them: quick revision, 10 bites

Shelter: A Safe Place to Live

Everyone needs a safe place to live!

Takeaway. A shelter is not just a roof — it is our safe and happy home.

Every Living Being Needs Shelter

Animals need homes too!

Just like people, **animals also need a safe place** to live, rest, and raise their babies.

Takeaway. Every animal has its own kind of home, just like we do.

Different People, Different Homes

Not all homes look the same!

Takeaway. Homes are built to suit the place and the weather.

What Is a House Made Of?

Houses are built from many things!

Takeaway. The materials used to build a house depend on what is easily available.

A House Is Not Just Walls

A home is more than bricks!

Takeaway. Shelter means safety, not size or beauty.

Remember the 3 S's of Shelter

Three S words to remember!

Takeaway. Safe, Strong, Sweet — that is what a shelter should be.

Some People Live in Tents

Tents are homes too!

Some people, like **nomads** and **campers**, live in **tents** that can be folded and carried from place to place.

Takeaway. A shelter can be moved too — it just needs to keep you safe.

Match the Animal to Its Home

A common exam question!

Takeaway. Learn these five pairs — they appear often in Class 1 EVS worksheets.

Keeping Our Home Clean

A clean home is a happy home!

Takeaway. Taking care of our shelter keeps us healthy and happy.

The Largest Home in the World

Some homes are huge!

The **President's house in India**, the **Rashtrapati Bhavan**, is one of the largest homes in the world — it has **340 rooms**!

Takeaway. Homes can be tiny huts or huge palaces — all are shelters.