Kindergarten Syllabus

The Kindergarten programme:-
Pre - KG
K1(LKG) (Lower KG)
K2(UKG) (Upper KG)

Accelerated K2 (UKG) if required, for children who are in K2 but are yet to grade 1 requirements.

Curricular practices in kindergarten:-
The balanced approach of the kindergarten curriculum is affected in the rhythm set by the daily activities built around the following practices, which set a framework for the overall developments needs of this age group. Teachers are also observers, as they document the student’s progress at work and play.

1) Learning centers:-
Many development and foundational skills are acquired here through observations in nature, construction [building blocks, clay], pretend play, reading and reuse-and-recycle centers. Children can learn and explore at their own place. Teachers act as observers, as they document the students programs at work and play.
Circle time or carpet time or group time skills of social interaction , listening, conversing, feeling, thinking, empathy[the ability to understand and shared feelings of another] and patience are learnt by sharing ideas and experiences with each other during circle time which is a thought provoking period of reflection and learning.

2) Reading:-
LKG read aloud classes and well stocked class libraries introduce children to reading from the first day of school. Students learn how to handle books, look at illustrations, create their own stories and begin the process of reading.

UKG – More focus on the children’s natural curiosity towards looks and illustrations. They begin to exhibit reading like behavior as they reconstruct familiar stories. Towards the end of UKG (K2) the children are able to read familiar text, labels, captions etc.
By age four, kindergartens to start reading and by the age of five they are able to read three to four letters words and sentence.

Language:- The language programs at the kindergarten is an exciting blend of phonics and the whole language approach. Children work and play with words and objects to develop and improve speaking and language skills. The success of this unique program reflects in the kindergartener’s confident communication skills and their ability to read fluently and write with confidence.

Maths:- children explore numbers through concrete hands-on activities, which enable them to understand quantities and operations, through counting games, number, rhymes, puzzles challenges and other interesting activities, children acquire a firm understanding and a love for maths.

Sound and water: -  Soothing play materials that improve fine motor control skills and hand-eye coordination, these also kick start the imagination and facilitate group activity. Sand play is a catalyst for developing concepts, constructing language and promoting social skills. It gives a chance for children to observe science concepts like wet and dry, volume, pouring and sitting and other cause and effect phenomena in hands on way.

Gardening and working with nature:-  To develop sensitively to the environment, observation skills and taking responsibility through acts of caring and nurturing.

Clay work pottery: - To develop fine motor skills and creative expression.

Block play: -  To nurture creative thinking and enable articulation of ideas.

Dramatic or symbolic play:- giving the child a chance to enter a world of fantasy as well as express a view of the world as she or he sees it.

Art and craft:- integral to the way children learn, and how they document their inner worlds and outer experiences and a great way to connect to the child.

Music and movement:-  Children engage in creative dance movement, learn to play simple musical instruments and to sing.
Storytelling and puppetry: - used to develop the Childs social, emotional and communication skills. A useful tool during thematic teaching.

Community connections:- The curriculum facilitates regular interactions with the community. Parent and grandparent volunteers accompany children on field trips and help many a theme or project come alive with they are visits, input and experiences.

Physical education, games and movement:- Includes swings, slides, balancing beams, rope ladders obstacles etc. children are guided by trained professionals to develop co-ordination, teamwork, independence and confidence.

Excursions and field trips:- Children visit surrounding farms, interact with local communities and
Glimpse their culture and lifestyles. These excursions also help widen knowledge of the environment besides expanding observational skills.