The focus of the FOUNDATIONAL STAGE at CKMNSS is to develop each child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical abilities and build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing. Realising that the first six years in a child’s life are most crucial for success in the future, we have a well-planned curriculum which is rooted in Indian traditions and contemporary research that underlines its importance to life with play at its centre.
The Key Stage includes
Balavatika1( Pre-KG)
Balavatika 2 (LKG)
Balavatika 3 (UKG)
Grade 1
Grade 2.
The school follows a 5-day week schedule for this section. The admission to Balavatika 1 is accepted at 3 years and above and the admission to Grade 1 is accepted at 6 years and above as on 31st May of the academic year.
Curriculum: Our endeavour at this stage is to enable the children to master the skills required to move into the mainstream subjects after Grade 2. Our students are groomed to become self-reliant and responsible individuals right from an early age. With the support of the special educator, we ensure to provide the required support to the children of various needs. Our areas of focus are Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Language skills, Basic Numeracy, Music, Art, Craft, Value Education and Life skills.
The pedagogy is aimed at attainment of the Curricular Goals as laid down in National Curricular Framework - Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) through the study of
Languages (Malayalam, English and Hindi)
Mathematics
World around Us
DOMAINS
CURRICULAR GOALS
Physical Development
1.Children develop habits that keep them healthy and safe
2.Children develop sharpness in sensorial perceptions
3.Children develop a fit and flexible body
Socio-Emotional and Ethical Development
4.Children develop emotional intelligence, i.e., the ability to understand and manage their own emotions, and respond positively to social norms
5.Children develop a positive attitude towards productive work and service or ‘Seva’
6.Children develop a positive regard for the natural environment around them
Cognitive Development
7.Children make sense of the world around through observation and logical thinking
8.Children develop mathematical understanding and abilities to recognize the world through quantities, shapes, and measures
Language and Literacy Development
9.Children develop effective communication skills for day-to- day interactions in two languages
10.Children develop fluency in reading and writing in Language 1
11.Children begin to read and write in Language 2 & 3
Aesthetic and Cultural Development
12.Children develop abilities and sensibilities in visual and performing arts and express their emotions through art in meaningful and joyful ways
Positive Learning Habits Development
13.Children develop habits of learning that allow them to engage actively in formal learning environments like a school classroom
Evaluation & Assessment: In tandem with CBSE directives, academic assessments at this level are continuous and formative. This includes assessments of co-scholastic areas like Life Skills, Attitudes and Values, participation and achievement in activities involving Literacy and Creative Skills, Scientific Skills, Aesthetic Skills, Performing Arts and Clubs as well as Health and Physical Education based on the Learning Outcomes provided by the CBSE.
