Academics:
Our Early Childhood Program, which serves children ages 3 to 6, is designed with our youngest students in mind, providing them with an engaging and engaging curriculum to ease their transition into school. Our caring faculty members strive to assist the students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development. The Early Childhood Program has access to the entire campus and offers programs in Music, Art, Foreign languages, Karate, STEM , Brain and lots of time in our indoor playground. The program serves students up to the second grade. A strong sense of self-discipline, curiosity, empathy, and the basis for a love of learning are all fostered by the Early Childhood Program.
Curriculum:
The Early Childhood curriculum places a strong emphasis on interactive, flexible learning experiences that foster kids’ natural interest and aptitude for solving problems. The order of instruction is deliberately chosen to promote cross-curricular connections and skill consolidation. During the course of the curriculum, students learn to articulate their ideas clearly and build confidence in both written and spoken communication.
Ankuram Primary Curriculum
Our curriculum aims to provide young learners with a strong foundation, enabling them to thrive both within and beyond the classroom. Let’s explore the key features of our curriculum:
Speech, language, and communication skills play a big role in school success, from following classroom rules to learning to read to making new friends. Yet, it can be challenging to know if your child has all the speech and language skills they need to thrive in kindergarten.
PHONICS
To read and write individually & to communicate in good accent. Yes. It provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching phonics, which is crucial for early literacy development. Here are some reasons why Jolly Phonics is beneficial for kindergarten students:Letter-Sound Recognition,Reading Readiness, Spelling Skills,Confidence Building,Phonemic Awareness, Engaging and Fun
STORY TELLING
Stories are a powerful tool for teaching kids about the world around them. When children hear stories, it can help them learn about important values as they are introduced to new ideas, and exercise their creative thinking. Storytelling also enriches children’s emotional intelligence.
ROLE PLAY
This form of play encourages cooperation, sharing, and turn-taking, as children work together to create and act out imaginative scenarios. They learn to understand and respect different perspectives, develop empathy, and build stronger social connections with their peers.
Children learn to organise numbers in their heads, understand how much space objects take up, and what numbers mean in “the real world” sense. A Montessori Maths approach will allow children to move onto using a pen and paper with a broader understanding of what a number represents in the physical world.
Social science is important for lower primary students because it helps them understand the world around them, develop empathy, and learn about different cultures and societies. Here are some key reasons why social science is important for young learners:
1. Understanding Society: Social science introduces students to the basics of society, including family, communities, and the broader world. It helps them understand how people interact and live together.
2. Cultural Awareness: Social science teaches students about different cultures, traditions, and ways of life. This helps them develop cultural awareness and respect for diversity.
3. History and Heritage: Learning about history helps students understand how the past has shaped the present. It introduces them to important historical events, figures, and civilizations.
4. Geography: Social science includes the study of geography, which helps students learn about the Earth’s physical features, environments, and how humans interact with their surroundings.
5. Civics and Citizenship: Social science teaches students about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. It helps them understand concepts like democracy, justice, and equality.
6. Critical Thinking: Social science encourages critical thinking and analysis. It teaches students to ask questions, evaluate evidence, and form their own opinions.
1. Problem-Solving Skills: Computer science teaches students how to break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts, which helps develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
2. Computational Thinking: It introduces computational thinking, which is a way of thinking about problems and systems like a computer. This includes logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and algorithmic thinking.
3. Creativity and Innovation: Computer science encourages creativity and innovation as students learn to create programs, games, and animations.
4. Digital Literacy: In today’s digital world, it’s important for students to be digitally literate. Learning computer science helps students understand how technology works and how to use it responsibly.
5. Preparation for the Future: Technology is becoming increasingly important in every aspect of our lives. Learning computer science at a young age helps prepare students for future careers in fields such as technology, engineering, and science.
6. Fun and Engagement: Computer science can be fun and engaging for students, which can help foster a love for learning and exploration.
Robotics can be valuable for lower primary students for several reasons:
1. Hands-on Learning: Robotics kits provide a hands-on way for young students to learn about technology, engineering, and programming concepts.
2. STEM Education: Robotics can introduce lower primary students to the basics of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in a fun and engaging way.
3. Problem Solving: Building and programming robots encourages students to think critically and solve problems, which are important skills for their future.
4. Creativity and Imagination: Robotics can spark creativity and imagination as students design and build their robots.
5. Teamwork: Working on robotics projects can promote teamwork and collaboration as students work together to achieve a common goal.
6. Future Skills: Learning about robotics at a young age can help prepare students for future careers in fields such as engineering, technology, and computer science.
A kindergarten academic expo can be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the learning and development of the students. Here are some ideas for what you can do:
Exposing children to music at this stage develops their body and the mind coordination and strengthen memory skills.Learning to use a keyboard is an essential digital literacy skill in today’s technology-driven world.Keyboarding can improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills in young children.Efficient typing skills can help children complete school assignments and projects more quickly and effectively.In many professions, typing skills are a basic requirement. Learning to type at a young age can prepare children for future academic and professional endeavors.
Brain Games can be a great way to help children develop important skills they will need later on in life. They are an entertaining and stimulating activity that can improve their academic performance, as well as their cognitive abilities and social development.
STEM builds critical thinking skills and children who study STEM tend to get better grades in other subjects as well. In addition, STEM gives kids the opportunity to have fun while learning something new. It will also help them in STEM-related careers when they get older.
Art provides kids with critical sensory input and can help children express their feelings in a multidimensional way.
Conducting an olympiad exam for kindergarten students can serve several purposes:
Assessment:
It can be used as a tool to assess the understanding and knowledge of young children in various subjects or skills.
Recognition:
The exam can recognize and reward students for their academic and non-academic achievements, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation.
Skill Development:
Preparing for the exam can help improve students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills.
Competitive Spirit:
Healthy competition can inspire students to excel and perform to the best of their abilities.
Parental Involvement:
The olympiad can encourage parental involvement in their child’s education and provide them with insights into their child’s strengths and areas for improvement.
Promotion of Learning:
It can promote a love for learning and exploration among young children.
Parents-teacher meetings in kindergarten are crucial for maintaining open communication between teachers and parents. Parents can learn about their child’s progress in various areas, including academic, social, and emotional development. Teachers can address any concerns they have about a child’s development or behavior and work with parents to find solutions.
Parents and teachers can work together to set goals for the child’s development and education.
These meetings help build a strong relationship between parents and teachers, which is important for supporting the child’s learning and development.
If a child has special needs or requires extra support, parents and teachers can develop a plan together to meet those needs.
To teach them the importance of agriculture & healthy food.Taking kindergarten students on a farming in the field can offer a range of benefits, both educational and experiential:Hands-On Learning, Nature Connection, Learning about Agriculture, Sensory Experience, Understanding Food Sources, Life Cycle Awareness, Community Interaction, Physical Activity, Social Skills Development, Memory and Experience.
Ankuram day is celebrated every Thursday. The purpose is to teach them about being crazy is normal, anti-bullying, discrimination, helping habits, accepting the failures very easily and various skill of competitions and hands-on activities.