Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 1 Hindi (CBSE-Aligned)
This curriculum introduces foundational Hindi language skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, in an engaging and interactive manner.
April – Introduction to Hindi Alphabets (स्वर)
- Theme: स्वर (Vowels)
- Concepts:
- Recognizing and pronouncing Hindi vowels (अ- अः)
- Writing and identifying vowels
- Simple words using vowels
- Activities:
- Tracing vowel letters
- Singing vowel songs
- Matching vowels with pictures
- Assessment: Oral and written vowel recognition
May – Hindi Alphabets (व्यंजन)
- Theme: व्यंजन (Consonants)
- Concepts:
- Recognizing and pronouncing Hindi consonants (क- ह)
- Writing and identifying consonants
- Making simple words with consonants
- Activities:
- Flashcards for consonants
- Picture association with consonants
- Tracing and writing practice
- Assessment: Writing and identifying consonants
June – Two and Three-Letter Words (दो और तीन अक्षर वाले शब्द)
- Theme: Building Words
- Concepts:
- Forming two-letter and three-letter words (e.g., घर, फल, कमल)
- Identifying and reading simple words
- Activities:
- Word building with flashcards
- Identifying objects around the classroom
- Reading practice with picture books
- Assessment: Word recognition and reading aloud
July – Matras (मात्राएँ - अ, आ, इ, ई)
- Theme: Introducing Matras
- Concepts:
- Understanding and using अ, आ, इ, ई की मात्रा
- Forming words using matras
- Sentence formation with simple words
- Activities:
- Tracing matra words
- Picture matching with matra-based words
- Fill-in-the-blanks with missing matras
- Assessment: Writing and using matras in words
August – Matras (उ, ऊ, ए, ऐ)
- Theme: More Matras Practice
- Concepts:
- Understanding and using उ, ऊ, ए, ऐ की मात्रा
- Forming words using these matras
- Activities:
- Storytelling using new words
- Spot-the-matra game
- Simple writing exercises
- Assessment: Reading and writing exercises
September – Matras (ओ, औ, ऋ)
- Theme: Advanced Matras
- Concepts:
- Understanding and using ओ, औ, ऋ की मात्रा
- Writing and reading fluency with matras
- Activities:
- Writing practice with new matras
- Matching words to pictures
- Simple comprehension exercises
- Assessment: Writing and identifying words with new matras
October – Hindi Grammar (व्याकरण)
- Theme: Building Sentences
- Concepts:
- Introduction to nouns (संज्ञा)
- Use of action words (क्रिया)
- Gender (लिंग) - पुल्लिंग और स्त्रीलिंग
- Activities:
- Sentence formation activities
- Sorting gender-based words
- Classroom action games
- Assessment: Worksheets on nouns and action words
November – Opposites and Similar Words (विलोम और पर्यायवाची शब्द)
- Theme: Understanding Word Meanings
- Concepts:
- Common opposites (e.g., बड़ा-छोटा, अच्छा-बुरा)
- Synonyms for everyday words
- Activities:
- Opposite words game
- Group discussion on synonyms
- Picture-based vocabulary games
- Assessment: Writing and matching exercises
December – Short Sentences and Comprehension (वाचन और लेखन)
- Theme: Reading and Writing Sentences
- Concepts:
- Reading short passages
- Writing simple sentences
- Answering questions based on passages
- Activities:
- Reading aloud in groups
- Drawing and writing descriptions
- Answering "who," "what," "where" questions
- Assessment: Reading comprehension exercises
January – Picture Composition and Storytelling (चित्र वर्णन और कहानी सुनाना)
- Theme: Creative Writing
- Concepts:
- Describing pictures in simple words
- Listening and retelling short stories
- Activities:
- Picture description activity
- Storytelling with props
- Drawing and writing short stories
- Assessment: Oral storytelling and written picture description
February – Revisiting Concepts and Writing Practice
- Theme: Strengthening Language Skills
- Concepts:
- Reviewing alphabets, matras, and grammar
- Sentence structuring practice
- Writing simple letters
- Activities:
- Weekly dictation tests
- Short letter writing (to parents or friends)
- Story creation using prompts
- Assessment: Comprehensive revision test
March – Final Review and Assessments
- Theme: Year-End Recap
- Concepts:
- Revision of all topics covered throughout the year
- Practice exercises for upcoming exams
- Activities:
- Fun quizzes and worksheets
- Group revision activities
- Oral language games
- Assessment: Final evaluation
Additional Learning Throughout the Year:
- Daily Language Practice: Reading simple Hindi books and practicing handwriting.
- Interactive Sessions: Songs and rhymes for better vocabulary retention.
- Cultural Activities: Learning about Hindi festivals through role plays.
- Assessments:
- Monthly evaluations
- Mid-term and final exams
- Oral presentations