Class 2 · Urdu · New NCERT
Chapter 19: باغ بانی
"Baagbaani" (gardening) is a poem by Shafiuddin Nayyar about caring for a garden. Gardening teaches patience, care and the joy of watching things grow. Children recite and talk about plants they have grown or seen, and may try planting seeds. This item is marked in the prelims as read-only, meant for reading and enjoyment without exercises.
This is chapter 19 of 19 in Shahnai, the Class 2 Urdu textbook, and begins on page 105 of the printed 2026-27 book. It is the final chapter, following "آؤٹ". Its form in the contents is: poem, by Shafiuddin Nayyar. Transliterated title: Baagbaani.
In "باغ بانی", 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 "باغ بانی" 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.