Month | Theme | Concepts & Skills Covered | Activities/Exercises | Assessment/Evaluation |
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April | My Body & Senses | Identifying body parts, Five senses | Touch-and-feel boxes, "What do I smell?" game | Observation & participation |
May | Living & Non-Living Things | Identifying living vs non-living things | Sorting activity with objects & pictures | Categorization exercise |
June | Plants & Trees | Parts of a plant, What do plants need to grow? | Planting a seed, Leaf rubbing art | Oral quiz & observation |
July | Animals & Their Homes | Identifying common animals, Animal sounds, Homes of animals | Animal charades, Making animal masks | Naming & matching activity |
August | Weather & Seasons | Summer, Monsoon, Winter, Autumn, Spring | Dressing for the weather, Seasonal sorting | Discussion & picture identification |
September | Water & Its Importance | Uses of water, Water sources | Floating and sinking experiment | Practical observation |
October | Air & Wind | Air is everywhere, Things that need air | Blowing bubbles, Making paper fans | Concept recall |
November | Day & Night | Sun, Moon, Stars, Day & Night differences | Shadow play, Observing the sky | Oral discussion |
December | Light & Dark | Natural and artificial sources of light | Playing with flashlights, Light vs dark sorting | Concept check |
January | Healthy Habits & Hygiene | Washing hands, Brushing teeth, Eating healthy | Handwashing demonstration, Food sorting | Real-life application test |
February | Transport & Vehicles | Land, Air, Water transport | Matching games, Toy car races | Sorting activity |
March | Science Fair & Year-End Review | Recap of key concepts | Hands-on science fair projects | Final assessment |
Key Highlights of the Curriculum
✔ Exploration-Based Learning – Using experiments, nature walks, and sensory play to introduce science concepts.
✔ Observation & Inquiry – Encouraging curiosity and questioning through real-life experiences.
✔ Hands-On Activities – Engaging children with sorting, role-play, and creative projects.
✔ Basic Scientific Thinking – Teaching cause and effect, classification, and problem-solving.
✔ Science Fair – Allowing students to demonstrate their learning through interactive displays.