The Value of Work
Understanding why work matters –
Grade 6 CBSE
What is Work?
• Work means doing something to achieve a
result.
• Examples include: Studying, cleaning, helping
parents, drawing, gardening.
• Work can be fun and useful!
Types of Work
• Physical Work: Sweeping, gardening, lifting
• Mental Work: Studying, solving puzzles
• Team Work: Group projects, games
Why is Work Important?
• Teaches Responsibility
• Builds Skills
• Creates Discipline
• Helps Others
Story Time – The Ant and the
Grasshopper
• The Ant worked hard and stored food.
• The Grasshopper played and had nothing in
winter.
• Moral: Hard work today prepares us for
tomorrow.
Role Models Who Worked Hard
• Mahatma Gandhi – Cleaned toilets himself
• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – Newspaper boy to
President
Respect All Work
• No work is 'small' – all work is valuable.
• Examples: Sweeper, teacher, soldier, farmer,
doctor
Let’s Be Responsible!
• Be proud of your work.
• Create a weekly 'My Work Chart'.
• List 5 things you will do to help at home or
school.
Conclusion
• All work is valuable and builds character.
• Quote: 'Work is not punishment; it is a gift.' –
Pope John Paul II