Class 1 · Urdu · New NCERT
Chapter 4: آؤ پڑھیں ہم
"Aao Padhein Hum" (let us read) is a poem that invites children to read, and so celebrates learning itself. The title is an appeal, and the lines likely invite children to take up books and letters happily. Children recite together, notice rhyme, and associate reading with pleasure. The poem supports pronunciation, memory and a positive attitude towards school. It is a good lesson for pointing out letters, finding familiar words and practising tracing. Children can make a small bookmark or poster with a line from the poem.
This is chapter 4 of 18 in Shahnai, the Class 1 Urdu textbook, and begins on page 21 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "دو دوست" and is followed by "چلو اسکول چلیں". Its form in the contents is: poem. Transliterated title: Aao Padhein Hum.
In "آؤ پڑھیں ہم", the aims are fluent reading, clear pronunciation and understanding. Children can be asked to read a few lines aloud, explain what they understood, find new words and use them in a sentence of their own. The book links Urdu with art, environment, science and social science, so discussion can move beyond the text to the child's surroundings. Oral answers come before written ones, and children should not be hurried or discouraged by errors in spelling or script.
Make reading "آؤ پڑھیں ہم" a shared moment. Take turns reading lines, discuss unfamiliar words and look for them in newspapers or signs. Short, daily practice, with praise for effort, helps the script and the language settle.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.