Vedam Pre School & Daycare, Greater Noida, Alpha 2, Greater Noida

At this level, the children are introduced to a more structured day with stimulating activities, group interactions, etc. Children at this age start developing independence and learning through their senses. Learning experiences are designed to encourage the development of motor skills and control and encourage children to crawl, stand, walk, run, jump, etc.

This level introduces children to basic concepts such as colors and shapes before progressing to learning about the environment. The monthly theme focuses on academic skills like pre-reading, pre-numbers, pattern writing, cognitive skills like memory and observation, puzzle solving, and social habits like personal hygiene, sharing, independent eating, etc. The writing readiness is built at this level where the educator helps in developing the child’s ability to hold and use a pencil, draw, color, etc.

In this group, children are engaged in school-readiness activities such as reading, writing, counting, number recognition, and problem-solving in a fun-filled but purposeful manner. Children are encouraged to corroborate their learning through collaborative activities in the areas of drama, science, and the arts. A child should be able to write alphabets, understand phonic sounds, and count by the end of the school year. At Vedam, the Kindergarten (K.G.) curriculum ensures a smooth transition to formal schooling with meaningful and progressive learning experiences. In addition to age-appropriate activities in Kindergarten, which prepare a child for success in formal school; various other activities are conducted in the areas of language, numbers, general knowledge, music, and art in a planned manner throughout the program. Through these activities, children learn the alphabet and letter sounds, numbers, and simple math and master early writing skills.