What Our Young Learners Learn.
Our Kindergarten curriculum introduces children to essential early learning areas while progressively developing the knowledge and skills they need as they move from Baby Class through to PP2.
The programme covers language and literacy, mathematical activities, environmental activities, creative arts, music, physical education, swimming and age-appropriate computing experiences.
Eight areas. One strong foundation.
Learners encounter a broad curriculum that develops essential foundations across language, mathematics, creativity, physical development and their understanding of the world.
Language & Literacy
Listening, speaking, phonics, reading and early writing.
Mathematical Activities
Numbers, patterns, shapes, measurement and early operations.
Environmental Activities
Understanding people, nature and the immediate environment.
Creative Arts
Drawing, painting, crafts, modelling and creative expression.
Music
Singing, rhythm, movement and musical expression.
Physical Education
Movement, coordination, balance and physical development.
Swimming
Water confidence and age-appropriate swimming development.
Computing
Age-appropriate introduction to technology and digital skills.
Developing the foundations of communication and reading.
Language activities help learners communicate, listen, build vocabulary and progressively develop the foundations required for reading and writing.
Listening
Following instructions, stories and classroom conversations.
Speaking
Expressing ideas and developing confidence in oral communication.
Vocabulary
Building an increasingly rich range of words and language.
Letter Recognition
Recognising letters and developing sound-letter connections.
Early Reading
Progressing from sounds towards blending and early reading.
Early Writing
Developing mark-making, letter formation and writing readiness.
Jolly Phonics
Jolly Phonics supports our early literacy curriculum, helping learners develop sound awareness and build connections between sounds and letters.
Making sense of numbers, shapes and patterns.
Mathematical activities introduce learners to foundational concepts that progressively develop their understanding of numbers, relationships, patterns, shapes and measurement.
Understanding the world around us.
Environmental activities introduce learners to their surroundings and help them develop an understanding of themselves, other people, living things and the environment.
Plants
Identifying, observing and learning about plants in the environment.
Animals
Learning about different animals and their characteristics.
Myself & Others
Developing awareness of self, family and relationships with others.
Our School
Understanding the school environment, routines and community.
Weather & Nature
Observing changes in weather and the natural environment.
Health & Hygiene
Developing awareness of cleanliness, hygiene and healthy routines.
Creating, making and performing.
Creative activities give learners opportunities to work with different materials, develop artistic skills and express themselves through visual art, music and movement.
Drawing
Developing control and visual expression through drawing.
Painting
Exploring colour, materials and different painting techniques.
Crafts
Creating using paper and a variety of age-appropriate materials.
Modelling
Developing fine motor skills through shaping and modelling.
Singing
Learning songs while developing rhythm and musical awareness.
Music & Movement
Responding to rhythm and music through coordinated movement.
Developing movement, balance and coordination.
Physical activities form an important part of the Kindergarten curriculum, supporting learners as they develop control, coordination and confidence.
Gross Motor Skills
Developing larger body movements through active physical activities.
Fine Motor Skills
Building hand control needed for writing and practical tasks.
Balance & Coordination
Developing body control, spatial awareness and coordinated movement.
Swimming
Building confidence in the water and developing age-appropriate swimming skills.
An age-appropriate introduction to technology.
Computing introduces learners to technology in an age-appropriate environment and helps them begin developing familiarity and confidence with digital tools.
Early Digital Experiences
- Becoming familiar with digital devices
- Basic interaction with computers
- Developing simple digital skills
- Using technology to support classroom learning
From Baby Class to PP2.
Curriculum expectations develop progressively as learners move through the four stages of our Kindergarten.
Baby Class
Early communication, routines, sensory experiences, movement, play and introduction to basic concepts.
Nursery
Developing vocabulary, number awareness, early literacy, creativity, coordination and basic environmental concepts.
PP1
Strengthening phonics, early reading, writing, mathematical concepts and understanding of the environment.
PP2
Consolidating literacy, numeracy and other foundational skills in preparation for progression into Primary School.
Begin Their Learning Journey With Us.
Discover our Kindergarten programme at MM Shah & MV Shah Academy, from Baby Class through to PP2.
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