Core Areas of Learning

1. Language and Literacy Development

   • Listening and Speaking:
     • Encouraging children to listen to stories, rhymes, and songs.
     • Engaging in simple conversations, answering questions, and expressing needs.
   • Pre-reading Skills:
     • Recognizing letters and sounds.
     • Developing an interest in books and reading.
     • Picture reading and storytelling.
   • Pre-writing Skills:
     • Scribbling and drawing.
     • Developing fine motor skills through activities like coloring, tracing, and playing with clay.

2. Numeracy and Logical Thinking

   • Number Recognition and Counting:
     • Recognizing numbers up to 10.
     • Counting objects and understanding quantity.
   • Basic Shapes and Patterns:
     • Identifying and naming common shapes (circle, square, triangle).
     • Recognizing and creating simple patterns.
   • Sorting and Classifying:
     • Sorting objects by size, color, and type.
     • Understanding basic concepts of measurement (big/small, heavy/light).

3. Personal, Social, and Emotional Development

   • Self-awareness and Independence:
     • Encouraging self-help skills (dressing, eating, toileting).
     • Developing a sense of identity and confidence.
   • Social Skills:
     • Sharing, taking turns, and cooperating with peers.
     • Developing empathy and understanding others’ feelings.
   • Emotional Expression and Regulation:
     • Identifying and expressing emotions appropriately.
     • Learning calming techniques and conflict resolution.

4. Physical Development

   • Gross Motor Skills:
     • Activities like running, jumping, climbing, and balancing.
     • Participating in outdoor play and physical exercises.
   • Fine Motor Skills:
     • Activities like threading beads, cutting with scissors, and puzzles.
     • Hand-eye coordination tasks and craft activities.

5. Creative Expression and Aesthetic Development

   • Art and Craft:
     • Drawing, painting, and collage making.
     • Exploring different materials and textures.
   • Music and Movement:
     • Singing songs, playing simple musical instruments.
     • Participating in dance and movement activities.
   • Dramatic Play:
     • Role-playing and imaginative play.
     • Using props and costumes to enact stories.

6. Environmental Awareness and Science

   • Exploration and Discovery:
     • Observing and exploring the immediate environment.
     • Basic understanding of plants, animals, weather, and seasons.
   • Simple Experiments and Activities:
     • Hands-on activities to understand concepts like floating/sinking, mixing colors.
     • Nature walks and gardening activities.

Sample Daily Schedule

• Morning Circle Time:
  • Greetings, attendance, and discussing the day’s activities.
  • Singing songs and rhymes.
• Activity Centers:
  • Rotating between language, numeracy, art, and sensory play activities.
• Outdoor Play:
  • Free play and structured physical activities.
• Snack Time:
  • Healthy snack break with opportunities for social interaction.
• Story Time:
  • Listening to stories and discussing characters and events.
• Exploration and Discovery:
  • Hands-on science or environmental activity.
• Music and Movement:
  • Singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments.
• Quiet Time:
  • Relaxation activities like puzzles, books, and calming music.
• Closing Circle:
  • Recap of the day’s activities and preparing for dismissal.

This curriculum aims to create a joyful, engaging, and enriching environment for young learners, laying a strong foundation for their future educational journey.