Foundational Stage

Nursery - II (age 3 - 8 years)

At Guru Nanak English School, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for every child, ensuring that their learning journey is both fun and educational. Together, let’s lay the foundation for a bright future for our young learners!

At Guru Nanak English School, we believe in fostering a strong foundation for our young learners, encouraging them to grow, explore, and develop essential skills in a nurturing and vibrant environment. Our curriculum for students aged 3-8 years is designed to be engaging, interactive, and fun, ensuring each child’s educational journey is memorable and effective.

1. Early Learning Activities at Guru Nanak English School

For children aged 3-8, our focus is on developing foundational skills, sparking curiosity, and cultivating creativity. The activities are designed to be age-appropriate and enjoyable.

A. Nursery (Ages 3-4)

Language Development:

- Story Time: We read colorful picture books and engage the children by asking questions about the characters and storyline to encourage comprehension.
- Rhymes and Songs: Our fun nursery rhymes, such as “Twinkle Twinkle” and “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” help improve language skills, memory, and rhythm.
- Alphabet Recognition: Children learn the alphabet through interactive games, flashcards, and creative activities.

Basic Math Skills:

Counting and Number Recognition: We introduce numbers 1-10 using toys, blocks, and counting songs.
Shapes and Colors: Children learn about basic shapes (circle, square, triangle) and colors with everyday objects and visual aids.

Motor Skills Development:

- Tracing Activities: Children practice tracing shapes, lines, and letters to build fine motor skills.
- Art and Craft: With crayons, paints, and clay, students can express their creativity and develop hand-eye coordination.

B. Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten (Ages 4-5)

Language and Literacy:

- - Phonics: We introduce phonetic sounds of letters and simple consonant-vowel combinations to help children with pronunciation.
  - Sentence Building: Children form simple sentences, such as “I see a cat” and “This is my book,” helping them learn basic sentence structure.
  - Story Comprehension: Students are encouraged to narrate simple stories from their favorite books, boosting imagination and language skills.

Mathematical Concepts:

- - Simple Addition and Subtraction: Children practice basic addition and subtraction with visual aids such as objects and hands.
  - Patterns and Sequences: We teach children to identify and create simple patterns, like red, blue, red, blue, etc.

Social Skills Development:

- - Sharing and Cooperation: Through games and group activities, we teach children how to share and collaborate.
  - Good Manners: We emphasize the importance of saying “please” and “thank you,” helping children develop basic etiquette.

C. Class I (Ages 6-7)

Reading and Writing:

- - Basic Sentence Structure: Children practice writing simple sentences with proper punctuation, such as “The dog is brown.”
  - Sight Words: We introduce common sight words to help students read fluently and build their vocabulary.
  - Creative Writing: Students are encouraged to write short stories or label their drawings with words, enhancing their writing skills.

Mathematics:

- - Addition and Subtraction (1-20): We use visual aids to help children solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
  - Number Patterns: Students practice skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
  - Time and Measurement: We introduce basic concepts of time, including reading clocks and measuring objects.

Science and Nature:

- - Living and Non-Living Things: Through engaging activities, children learn to differentiate between living and non-living things.
  - Weather and Seasons: We teach children about various weather patterns and the four seasons, using hands-on activities like drawing weather symbols.

D. Class II (Ages 7-8)

Reading and Comprehension:

- Story Analysis: Students read short stories and engage in discussions about the main ideas, characters, and events, fostering deeper comprehension.
- Vocabulary Building: New words are introduced every week, and children are encouraged to use them in their sentences.
- Poetry and Rhymes: Children memorize simple poems and perform them, enhancing both memory and oratory skills.