At Dream Play School, our curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation for young learners while making the learning process fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. Each class level – from Pre-Nursery to UKG – follows a curriculum structured to meet the developmental needs of children at different stages. Our curriculum, developed in collaboration with experts from IIT Delhi, combines academic learning with creative, physical, and social development activities, ensuring a holistic approach to early childhood education.

Here is an overview of the curriculum for each class at Dream Play School:

Pre-Nursery (Age: 2 to 3 years)

The Pre-Nursery curriculum focuses on helping toddlers adapt to a structured environment while encouraging exploration and self-expression. It introduces the concept of learning through play, where children begin developing their cognitive, language, and motor skills in a nurturing and safe environment.

Key Focus Areas:

• Language Development: Introducing basic vocabulary, learning to identify objects, and enhancing communication skills through songs, rhymes, and stories.
• Motor Skills Development: Activities like stacking blocks, painting, and playing with clay to strengthen fine and gross motor skills.
• Social Skills: Encouraging interaction with peers through group activities, sharing, and building social confidence.
•  Sensory Play: Engaging children in sensory activities like sand play, water play, and textured toys to stimulate their senses.

Nursery (Age: 3 to 4 years)

In the Nursery class, the curriculum is designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and early cognitive skills. Children are introduced to basic academic concepts in a playful and engaging manner, laying the groundwork for literacy and numeracy.

Key Focus Areas:

• Early Literacy: Introduction to the alphabet, phonics, letter sounds, and picture-based storytelling to develop pre-reading skills.
• Numeracy Skills: Recognizing numbers, learning to count, sorting, and basic shapes identification through hands-on activities.
• Cognitive Development: Puzzles, problem-solving games, and memory-building activities that stimulate critical thinking.
• Art and Craft: Encouraging creativity through drawing, painting, and crafts that allow children to express themselves.
• Physical Development: Structured play in the outdoor play area, along with activities like dancing and yoga, to enhance physical coordination.

Lower Kindergarten (LKG) (Age: 4 to 5 years)

The LKG curriculum emphasizes building on the early academic foundations established in the Nursery class. Learning is made interactive and experiential, allowing children to grasp concepts more effectively while still enjoying their play-based activities.

Key Focus Areas:

Upper Kindergarten (UKG) (Age: 5 to 6 years)

The UKG curriculum prepares children for formal schooling by reinforcing academic skills and promoting independence, critical thinking, and confidence. The emphasis is on preparing children for primary school with a balanced approach to academics and life skills.

Key Focus Areas:

• Advanced Literacy: Phonics-based reading, forming simple sentences, understanding basic grammar, and enhancing vocabulary through storytelling and reading exercises.
• Numeracy Skills: More complex mathematical concepts, including skip counting, basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction), understanding time, money, and measurement.
• Science and Discovery: Introduction to simple scientific concepts like floating and sinking, magnets, basic biology, and nature exploration through hands-on experiments.
•  Creative Expression: Art, craft, music, and dance are integrated into the curriculum to promote creative development.
•  Physical and Social Skills: Group activities, outdoor games, and teamwork-based learning to encourage cooperation, confidence, and leadership skills.
• AR/VR Learning: Using Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) tools for an immersive learning experience, making complex concepts easier to grasp.

Day Care Program

Our Day Care facility complements the school’s curriculum with a structured routine of play, rest, and enrichment activities. It provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can relax, explore, and continue learning through informal play after school hours. The day care program also emphasizes:

• Health and Nutrition: Providing healthy snacks and meals along with teaching children about the importance of hygiene and wellness.
• Creative Play and Exploration: Free play sessions, sensory activities, and storytelling to engage children in a productive manner.
•  Skill Development: Introduction to life skills such as self-feeding, tidying up, and basic etiquette.

Holistic Learning Approach At Dream Play School, we adopt an activity-based learning approach that encourages children to learn through exploration, experimentation, and interaction with their environment. Our curriculum is designed to cater to the unique needs of each child, ensuring a balance between academic rigor and playful learning. With the support of modern technology, including AR/VR, smart tabs, and interactive tools, we create an engaging and dynamic learning atmosphere.

Each stage of our curriculum ensures that children are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to transition smoothly into primary school and beyond.