Joyful Mathematics is the official NCERT Mathematics textbook for Class 1 designed to make learning mathematics fun, meaningful, and connected to everyday life. Instead of just memorising sums, the book uses stories, colourful illustrations, real-life examples, games, activities and exploration-based tasks so children can understand numbers, shapes, patterns, measurement and problem-solving through play and observation. The focus is on building a strong foundation in mathematical thinking by encouraging curiosity, reasoning and logical skills in young learners.