Looking for the official NCERT Books Class 3 Arts textbook? The prescribed book is Bansuri I, and every one of its 20 chapter PDFs below was checked live on ncert.nic.in on 2026-08-25 — each link returns a working official copy.
That matters because an outdated PDF can carry chapters that are no longer part of the current edition. Use the table below to grab the exact official chapters for this session.
Chapter-wise PDF Downloads
This table lists all 20 official chapter PDFs of Bansuri I. Each link opens straight from ncert.nic.in, and the Pages column shows how long every chapter is.
Chapters range from 2 pages (Chapter 19, Activities) to 15 pages (Chapter 15, Theatre). The one-line blurbs below help you pick where to start.
| Ch. | Chapter | Pages | Official PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VISUAL ARTS | 11 | |
| 2 | PLANTS IN ART | 10 | |
| 3 | 3 ANIMALS IN ART | 8 | |
| 4 | 4 PEOPLE AROUND US | 5 | |
| 5 | 5 FESTIVALS, OCCASIONS, AND CELEBRATIONS | 6 | |
| 6 | MUSIC | 4 | |
| 7 | FEEL THE RHYTHM ta ka ta ki Ta | 13 | |
| 8 | TRAVEL AROUND | 6 | |
| 9 | 9 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS | 7 | |
| 10 | ACTIVITY 1 Let's Listen and Learn a Diwali | 8 | |
| 11 | MOVEMENT AND DANCE | 9 | |
| 12 | 12 DANCE FOR JOY | 5 | |
| 13 | ACTIVITY 1 Movement Patterns | 5 | |
| 14 | 14 DANCE WITH NATURE | 5 | |
| 15 | THEATRE | 15 | |
| 16 | IMAGINE | 6 | |
| 17 | 17 LET'S CREATE | 4 | |
| 18 | 18 LOOK AROUND | 7 | |
| 19 | ACTIVITIES | 2 | |
| 20 | INTEGRATING ALL ART FORMS | 6 |
What Each Chapter Covers (NCERT Books Class 3 Arts)
All 20 chapters in one scan, grouped by art area.
Visual Arts (Chapters 1–5)
- Chapter 1 – Visual Arts (11 pages): Sets up drawing and colour as the core tools of making pictures.
- Chapter 2 – Plants in Art (10 pages): Builds observation by looking closely at leaves, flowers and trees before drawing them.
- Chapter 3 – Animals in Art (8 pages): Brings animals into pictures, practising observation on pets and creatures children already know.
- Chapter 4 – People Around Us (5 pages): A short chapter on drawing family and neighbours, focusing on faces and figures.
- Chapter 5 – Festivals, Occasions, and Celebrations (6 pages): Uses festivals and celebrations as themes, connecting art to the child’s own calendar.
Music (Chapters 6–10)
- Chapter 6 – Music (4 pages): A quick warm-up on listening to music and enjoying sound.
- Chapter 7 – Feel the Rhythm ta ka ta ki Ta (13 pages): The longest music chapter, teaching rhythm through the spoken syllables ta ka ta ki Ta.
- Chapter 8 – Travel Around (6 pages): Uses songs and rhythm to take children on a musical journey.
- Chapter 9 – Musical Instruments (7 pages): Helps children hear and name the sounds of different musical instruments.
- Chapter 10 – Activity 1: Let’s Listen and Learn a Diwali (8 pages): A listening activity that teaches a Diwali song.
Dance (Chapters 11–14)
- Chapter 11 – Movement and Dance (9 pages): Connects movement to dance, getting children to respond to music with their bodies.
- Chapter 12 – Dance for Joy (5 pages): Moves freely to music for pure joy and expression.
- Chapter 13 – Activity 1: Movement Patterns (5 pages): A hands-on activity teaching simple movement patterns and steps.
- Chapter 14 – Dance with Nature (5 pages): Links dance to nature, moving like wind, water, animals and plants.
Theatre (Chapters 15–18)
- Chapter 15 – Theatre (15 pages): The longest chapter in the book, introducing theatre, storytelling and expression on stage.
- Chapter 16 – Imagine (6 pages): Uses imagination to build characters and scenes for pretend play.
- Chapter 17 – Let’s Create (4 pages): A short chapter that gets children creating their own mini skits.
- Chapter 18 – Look Around (7 pages): Trains observation, finding drama and stories in everyday surroundings.
Activities and Integration (Chapters 19–20)
- Chapter 19 – Activities (2 pages): The shortest chapter, a quick bank of hands-on activities pulling earlier skills together.
- Chapter 20 – Integrating All Art Forms (6 pages): The finale, combining visual art, music, dance and theatre into one project.
About the Bansuri I Book
Bansuri I is the official NCERT Arts textbook for Class 3, English medium, and the current edition listed on ncert.nic.in. Its 20 chapters span four art areas and close with chapters that combine all the forms.
| Art area | Chapters | Total pages |
|---|---|---|
| Visual arts | 1–5 | 40 |
| Music | 6–10 | 38 |
| Dance | 11–14 | 24 |
| Theatre | 15–18 | 32 |
| Activities and integration | 19–20 | 8 |
Why the official copy matters:
- The current official edition is what CBSE prescribes for the session. A saved copy from earlier could include chapters that have since been removed.
- Downloading from ncert.nic.in (the links above) guarantees you hold the prescribed text.
This page does not quote a marks weightage for Class 3 Arts, because no verified unit-marks data exists for this subject. Arts is activity-based at this stage. For the current session’s assessment details, check the official CBSE syllabus at cbse.gov.in.
How to Use This Book
Arts is a doing subject — each chapter works best as a practical session rather than reading.
What You Should Do — a suggested order of use:
- Start with the visual arts chapters (1–5) to build drawing and observation habits.
- Move to music (6–10) to build a sense of rhythm.
- Then dance and movement (11–14), so children respond with their bodies.
- Then theatre (15–18) for storytelling and stage expression.
- Finish with chapters 19–20, which integrate all the art forms.
This order works because each area leans on the earlier ones — careful observation feeds drawing, rhythm feeds dance, and both feed stage work.
- Gather simple materials before you start: paper, crayons, cloth scraps, and household objects that make sound for rhythm.
- Run one activity per sitting. Short sessions work better than long ones at this age.
- Use the Pages column to plan: chapters of 2–6 pages suit a quick activity; chapters of 9–15 pages suit a longer session.
- Class 3 arts is about exposure and confidence, not grading. Let the child explore freely.
Related Resources
Bansuri I is one book in the full Class 3 set of NCERT books. For Arts-specific practice and notes, see the Class 3 Arts notes, and for everything in this grade, the Class 3 study resources. Beyond Class 3, browse the complete collection of NCERT books or the CBSE notes hub.
To confirm the current session’s textbook yourself, check the official NCERT portal at ncert.nic.in. For Class 3 Arts syllabus and assessment details, see the official CBSE site.
Reference: NCERT Class 3 Arts textbook, official edition on ncert.nic.in.
FAQs
Is Bansuri I the only official NCERT book for Class 3 Arts?
Yes. Bansuri I is the official NCERT textbook for Class 3 Arts in English medium, and all 20 of its chapters are linked above straight from ncert.nic.in.
Are the Class 3 Arts chapter PDFs free to download?
Yes. Every chapter PDF is free and hosted on the official ncert.nic.in portal — no charge and no registration.
How many chapters are in the Class 3 Arts book and how is it divided?
There are 20 chapters. Chapters 1–5 cover visual arts, 6–10 music, 11–14 dance, 15–18 theatre, and 19–20 activities and integration.
Is Class 3 Arts an exam subject with a marks weightage?
Class 3 Arts is an activity-based subject, and this page does not carry a verified marks weightage for it. For the current session’s assessment details, check the official CBSE syllabus at cbse.gov.in.
Can a parent use the Class 3 Arts book at home without a teacher?
Yes. The chapters are built for hands-on doing with simple materials — paper, crayons, cloth and household objects — so a parent can lead them without special training.
Are these Class 3 Arts PDFs updated for the current session?
Yes. All 20 chapter links were checked live on ncert.nic.in on 2026-08-25, and every link returned a working official copy.