Essence, the Semester book for Class 1 Term1, in accordance with NEP 2020.It has been designed as per the age-appropriate curriculum. The book is a combination of 4 main subjects English, Mathematics, Environmental Studies and GK & Life Skills and are based on the latest NCF guidelines, keeping in mind the concept of one book per semester. Based on Multiple Intelligence Skills, Interactive activities in each subject, Stress on pseudo-production utilizing rhymes, stories, and other activities, Tracing sheets to facilitate a smooth transition from learning the mechanics of handwriting to writing in all the subjects, Essence Practice Worksheets for each subject, GK & Life Skills concept based Exercises, 'Now I can do...' at the end of each subject to assess the learning, Subject wise -Quizzes, Puzzles, Multiple Choice Questions, activities, worksheets. All the segments of the book are designed to encourage the multiple intelligence potency of the child. Each section attempts to enhance the cognitive skills of the child which are essential for grooming them whose overview is given in 'At a glance' page.