| Month | Theme | Skills & Topics Covered | Activities/Exercises | Assessment/Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | Introduction to English & Sounds | Basic greetings, Letter sounds (A–E), Common words | Singing ABC song, Name game | Observation & participation |
| May | Recognizing Letters & Phonics | Letters (F–J), Phonic sounds, Simple CVC words | Matching letters to pictures | Letter-sound recognition |
| June | My Family & Everyday Conversations | "Who is in my family?", "What is your name?" | Show & Tell: My Family Picture | Speaking confidence |
| July | Numbers, Colors, and Shapes | Counting 1–10, Colors and Shapes, Basic sentences ("I see a red ball.") | Coloring activity, Shape hunt | Oral quiz |
| August | Common Words & Sentences | Sight words (the, and, is), Making simple sentences | Flashcards, Matching words | Word recognition |
| September | Action Words & Rhymes | Jump, Run, Walk, Sit, Stand, Singing nursery rhymes | "Simon Says" game, Action songs | Listening skills test |
| October | Fruits, Vegetables, and Foods | "I like apples.", "I eat rice." | Market role-play, Sorting activity | Vocabulary recall |
| November | Early Reading & Storytelling | Reading simple words, Story sequencing | Storytime: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" | Picture-based questions |
| December | Daily Routines & Opposites | "I wake up at...", Big-Small, Hot-Cold | Role-playing morning routines | Sentence formation |
| January | Transport & Places | "I go to school by bus.", "I see a park." | Picture discussion, Matching games | Listening & responding |
| February | Writing Practice & Sentences | Writing letters A-Z, Writing own name, Sentence building | Tracing letters, Picture dictation | Fine motor skill check |
| March | Review & English Language Fair | Recap of all topics | Storytelling, Word-building games | Final assessment |
Reading Assignments
April - "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
May - "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle
June - "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak
July - "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown
August - "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
September - "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss
October - "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats
November - "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff
December - "Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems
January - "Llama Llama Red Pajama" by Anna Dewdney
February - "We're All Wonders" by R.J. Palacio
March - "Caps for Sale" by Esphyr Slobodkina
Please also visit the page at https://katihar.org/reading/kindergarten to get the recommended list of kindergarten books.
Key Highlights of the Curriculum
✔ Listening & Speaking Skills – Through rhymes, songs, and role-play activities.
✔ Reading Readiness – Introducing letter sounds, sight words, and early reading.
✔ Basic Writing Practice – Developing fine motor skills through tracing and writing.
✔ Vocabulary Expansion – Using thematic learning (family, food, animals, places, etc.).
✔ Interactive Learning – Engaging games, flashcards, and storytelling sessions.
✔ English Language Fair – Encouraging spoken and written expression through fun activities.