Nursery 1 Blended British Nigerian Scheme of Work

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Early Childhood Education First Term, Second Term and Third Term Scheme of work for British national curriculum with a blend of the Nigerian National Curriculum for British and Montessori Schools

Blended British Nigerian Scheme of Work for Nursery 1 Subjects

The Subjects includes:

• Communication and Language (CL)
• Physical Development (PD)
• Literacy
• Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (PSED)
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World (UW)
• Expressive Arts and Design (EAD)

COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SCHEME OF WORK

NURSERY 1- AGES 3 – 4

Communication and Language: This area focuses on developing children’s listening, attention, and speaking skills. It includes activities to promote vocabulary development, understanding and using language effectively, and engaging in conversations

Nursery 1 Age 3 – 4

First term

Wee k 1

My Family

To develop vocabulary related to family members and engage in conversations about family relationships.

Family photos, picture cards depicting family members.

Show family photos and picture cards depicting family members. Introduce vocabulary words related to family members and their roles. Engage children in discussions about their own families and encourage them to ask questions.

Look at the family photos and picture cards, listen to the teacher’s explanations, ask questions, and use vocabulary words to describe their own families.

Wee k 2	My Home	To expand vocabulary related to different rooms and objects in the home and practice describing them.	Picture cards depicting rooms and objects in a home.	Show picture cards depicting different rooms and objects in a home. Introduce vocabulary words related to each room and object. Encourage children to describe the rooms and objects using appropriate vocabulary.	Look at the picture cards, listen to the teacher’s explanations, and use vocabulary words to describe the different rooms and objects in a home.
Wee k 3	Animals	To develop vocabulary related to animals, their characteristics , and habitats	Animal picture cards, books about animals, animal toys.	Show animal picture cards, read books about animals, and provide animal toys. Introduce vocabulary words related to different animals, their characteristics , and habitats. Engage children in discussions about their favorite animals and their habitats.	Look at the animal picture cards, listen to the teacher’s explanations, and use vocabulary words to describe animals, their characteristic s, and habitats
Wee k 4	My Community	To develop vocabulary	Community- related picture	Show community-	Look at the community-

		related to	cards, books	related picture	related picture
		community	about	cards, read	cards, listen
		places and	community	books about	to the
		people and	places.	community	teacher’s
		engage in		places, and	explanations,
		conversations		discuss	ask
		about		different	questions,
		community		community	and use
		roles and		roles and	vocabulary
		responsibilitie		responsibilitie	words to
		s.		s. Introduce	describe
				vocabulary	community
				words related	places and
				to community	people.
				places and
				people.
				Encourage
				children to ask
				questions and
				share their
				experiences.
Wee	Transportatio	To expand	Transportation	Show	Look at the
k 5	n	vocabulary	-related	transportation-	transportation
		related to	picture cards,	related picture	-related
		different	toy vehicles.	cards and	picture cards,
		modes of		provide toy	listen to the
		transportation		vehicles.	teacher’s
		and engage in		Introduce	explanations,
		discussions		vocabulary	and use
		about		words related	vocabulary
		transportation		to different	words to
		experiences.		modes of	describe
				transportation.	different
				Engage	modes of
				children in	transportation
				discussions
				about their
				transportation
				experiences
				and ask them
				to describe
				different

				vehicles
Wee k 6	Seasons and Weather	To develop vocabulary related to seasons, weather conditions, and seasonal activities.	Weather- related picture cards, clothing items representing different seasons.	Show weather- related picture cards and provide clothing items representing different seasons. Introduce vocabulary words related to seasons, weather conditions, and seasonal activities. Engage children in discussions about their favorite seasons and weather experiences	Look at the weather- related picture cards, listen to the teacher’s explanations, and use vocabulary words to describe seasons, weather conditions, and seasonal activities
Wee k 7	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break
Wee k 8	Food and Healthy Eating	To develop vocabulary related to different types of food and promote discussions about healthy eating habits.	Food-related picture cards, play food items.	Show food- related picture cards and provide play food items. Introduce vocabulary words related to different types of food and discuss healthy eating habits.	Look at the food-related picture cards, listen to the teacher’s explanations, and use vocabulary words to describe different types of food and engage in

				Engage children in discussions about their favorite foods and encourage them to talk about healthy choices.	discussions about healthy eating habits.
Wee	Occupations	To expand	Occupation-	Show	Look at the
k 9		vocabulary	related picture	occupation-	occupation-
		related to	cards, dress-	related picture	related picture
		different	up clothes	cards and	cards, listen
		occupations	representing	provide dress-	to the
		and promote	different	up clothes	teacher’s
		conversations	occupations.	representing	explanations,
		about		different	and use
		community		occupations.	vocabulary
		helpers and		Introduce	words to
		their roles		vocabulary	describe
				words related	different
				to various	occupations.
				occupations	Engage in
				and discuss	imaginative
				the roles of	play and role-
				community	playing,
				helpers.	pretending to
				Encourage	be community
				children to	helpers
				imagine
				themselves in
				different
				occupations
				and engage in
				role-playing.
Wee	Plants and	To develop	Plant-related	Show plant-	Look at the
k 10	Growth	vocabulary	picture cards,	related picture	plant-related
		related to	small potted	cards and	picture cards,
		plants, their	plants or	provide small	listen to the
		parts, and the	seeds.	potted plants	teacher’s

		process of		or seeds for	explanations,
		growth		observation.	and use
				Introduce	vocabulary
				vocabulary	words to
				words related	describe
				to plants, their	plants and
				parts, and the	their parts.
				process of	Observe the
				growth.	growth of the
				Engage	provided
				children in	plants or
				discussions	seeds and
				about the	discuss the
				needs of	needs for
				plants and	growth.
				observe the
				growth
				process.
Wee	My Body	To expand	Body-related	Show body-	Look at the
k 11		vocabulary	picture cards,	related picture	body-related
		related to	mirrors.	cards and	picture cards,
		different parts		provide	listen to the
		of the body		mirrors for	teacher’s
		and promote		self-reflection.	explanations,
		discussions		Introduce	and use
		about body		vocabulary	vocabulary
		awareness		words related	words to
		and self-care.		to different	describe
				parts of the	different parts
				body and	of the body.
				discuss the	Use mirrors
				importance of	for self-
				self-care.	reflection and
				Engage	identify body
				children in	parts
				discussions
				about their
				bodies and
				encourage
				them to
				identify body

				parts.
Wee k 12	Assessment	Assessment

Second Term

Wee k 1	Colors and Shapes	To develop vocabulary related to colors and shapes and promote discussions about their characteristics .	Color and shape- related picture cards, colored objects, shape puzzles.	Show color and shape- related picture cards and provide colored objects and shape puzzles. Introduce vocabulary words related to colors and shapes and discuss their characteristics . Engage children in discussions about objects of different colors and shapes.	Look at the color and shape-related picture cards, listen to the teacher’s explanations, and use vocabulary words to describe colors and shapes. Identify and sort colored objects and solve shape puzzles.
Wee k 2	My Community and Neighborhoo d	To develop vocabulary related to community places and engage in conversations about the	Community- related picture cards, maps, toy cars and buildings	Show community- related picture cards and maps of the neighborhood. Introduce vocabulary	Look at the community- related picture cards and maps, listen to the teacher’s explanations, and use

		neighborhood.		words related	vocabulary
				to different	words to
				community	describe
				places.	community
				Engage	places. Play
				children in	with toy cars
				discussions	and buildings
				about their	to create their
				neighborhood,	own
				pointing out	neighborhood
				key locations	scenes.
				and their
				functions.
Wee	Daily	To expand	Routine-	Show routine-	Look at the
k 3	Routines	vocabulary	related	related picture	routine-related
		related to	picture	cards and	picture cards
		daily activities	cards, daily	provide visual	and visual
		and	routine visual	charts of daily	charts, listen to
		encourage	charts.	routines.	the teacher’s
		language use		Introduce	explanations,
		in describing		vocabulary	and use
		routines.		words related	vocabulary
				to different	words to
				daily activities.	describe
				Engage	different daily
				children in	activities.
				discussions	Share their
				about their	own routines
				daily routines	with their
				and	peers.
				encourage
				them to
				describe their
				own activities.
Wee	Storytelling	To foster	Storybooks,	Read	Listen to the
k 4		language	puppets,	storybooks to	teacher
		skills through	props for	the children	reading stories,
		storytelling	story	and	watch story
		and	retelling.	encourage	retellings with
		imaginative		their	puppets and
		play.		participation.	props, and

				Use puppets and props to retell stories, encouraging children to join in and use expressive language.	participate in imaginative play. Use their language skills to retell stories, act out scenes, and express their thoughts and emotions.
Wee	My Senses	To develop	Sensory	Introduce the	Explore
k 5		vocabulary	objects (e.g.,	five senses	sensory
		related to the	textured	and provide	objects,
		five senses	materials,	sensory	engage in
		and engage in	scented	objects for	sensory
		sensory	items),	exploration.	stations, and
		experiences.	sensory	Set up	describe their
			exploration	sensory	sensory
			stations.	exploration	experiences
				stations where	using
				children can	vocabulary
				engage their	related to the
				senses	five senses.
				through touch,	Share their
				smell, sight,	sensory
				taste, and	discoveries
				hearing.	with their
					peers.
Wee	Feelings and	To expand	Emotion	Show emotion	Look at the
k 6	Emotions	vocabulary	cards,	cards and	emotion cards,
		related to	mirrors,	provide	use mirrors for
		feelings and	feelings	mirrors for	self-reflection,
		emotions and	chart.	self-reflection.	and identify
		promote		Introduce	different
		emotional		vocabulary	feelings and
		literacy.		words related	emotions.
				to different	Express and
				feelings and	discuss their
				emotions. Use	own emotions,
				a feelings	using
				chart to help	appropriate
				children	vocabulary.

				identify and express their emotions.
Wee k 7	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break
Wee	Animals and	To develop	Animal	Show animal	Look at the
k 8	their Habitats	vocabulary	picture	picture cards	animal picture
		related to	cards,	and provide	cards and
		different	habitat	visuals or	habitat visuals
		animals and	visuals or	books	or books, listen
		their habitats	books	depicting	to the teacher’s
		and engage in		different	explanations,
		discussions		habitats.	and use
		about their		Introduce	vocabulary
		characteristics		vocabulary	words to
		.		words related	describe
				to animals	animals and
				and their	their habitats.
				habitats.	Discuss the
				Engage	unique features
				children in	and behaviors
				discussions	of different
				about the	animals.
				characteristics
				of different
				animals and
				how they
				adapt to their
				habitats.
Wee	Body	To develop	Music,	Play music	Listen to the
k 9	Movements	vocabulary	movement	and	music, watch
		related to	props (e.g.,	demonstrate	the teacher’s
		body	scarves,	various body	demonstrations
		movements	bean bags).	movements	, and imitate
		and		such as	the body
		encourage		jumping,	movements.
		physical		stretching,	Use vocabulary
		expression		twirling, and	words to
		through		hopping.	describe their
		movement		Introduce	own
				vocabulary	movements

		activities		words related to different movements. Encourage children to imitate the movements and use the corresponding vocabulary.	and engage in movement games and activities
Wee	Rhymes and	To foster	Nursery	Sing nursery	Listen to the
k 10	Rhythms	language	rhyme	rhymes, recite	teacher’s
		skills through	books,	rhythmic	singing and
		rhymes,	musical	poems, and	recitation,
		songs, and	instruments	use musical	repeat the
		rhythmic	(e.g., drums,	instruments to	rhymes, and
		activities.	tambourines)	create	use musical
			.	rhythms.	instruments to
				Encourage	create rhythms.
				children to join	Participate in
				in, repeat the	group singing
				rhymes, and	and rhythmic
				explore the	activities,
				beat and	developing
				rhythm of the	language skills
				songs.	and rhythmic
					awareness.
Wee	Food and	To develop	Play kitchen	Set up a play	Play in the
k 11	Cooking	vocabulary	set, toy food	kitchen area	kitchen area,
		related to food	items,	with toy food	pretend to cook
		and cooking	cooking	items and	and serve
		and engage in	utensils.	cooking	meals using
		pretend play		utensils.	the toy food
		cooking		Introduce	items and
		activities.		vocabulary	cooking
				words related	utensils. Use
				to different	vocabulary
				foods and	words to
				cooking	describe the
				processes.	food items,
				Encourage	cooking

				children to engage in pretend play cooking activities, using appropriate vocabulary.	actions, and engage in conversations during pretend play.
Wee k 12	Assessment

Third Term

Week 1	Opposites	To expand vocabulary related to opposites and promote understanding of contrasting concepts.	Opposite picture cards, objects representing opposites (e.g., big/small, hot/cold).	Show opposite picture cards and provide objects representing contrasting concepts. Introduce vocabulary words related to opposites and engage children in discussions about their meanings. Encourage them to identify and describe opposite pairs.	Look at the opposite picture cards, observe and interact with objects representing opposites, and use vocabulary words to describe contrasting concepts. Participate in activities that highlight opposites, such as sorting objects or playing “opposite” games.
Week 2	Transport and Vehicles	To develop vocabulary related to	Transport- related picture	Show transport- related picture	Look at the transport- related picture

		different modes of transport and engage in discussions about their characteristics and uses	cards, toy vehicles.	cards and provide toy vehicles representing different modes of transport. Introduce vocabulary words related to transport and discuss their characteristics, functions, and uses. Engage children in discussions about their favorite modes of transport and encourage imaginative play with the toy vehicles	cards, listen to the teacher’s explanations, and use vocabulary words to describe different modes of transport. Engage in pretend play, using the toy vehicles to create different transportation scenarios and express their preferences.
Week 3	Nature and Seasons	To expand vocabulary related to nature and seasons and promote discussions about the changes in the natural environment. Materials: Nature-related picture cards, seasonal visuals or	Nature- related picture cards, seasonal visuals or books	Show nature- related picture cards and provide visuals or books depicting different seasons and natural elements. Introduce vocabulary words related to nature and the four seasons. Engage	Look at the nature-related picture cards and seasonal visuals or books, listen to the teacher’s explanations, and use vocabulary words to describe elements of nature and the four seasons. Share their

		books.		children in	own
				discussions	experiences
				about the	and
				changes in	observations
				nature during	of nature.
				different
				seasons and
				encourage
				them to
				describe their
				observations.
Week	Family and	To develop	Family-	Show family-	Look at the
4	Relationships	vocabulary	related	related picture	family-related
		related to	picture	cards and	picture cards
		family	cards,	emotion cards.	and emotion
		members and	emotion	Introduce	cards, listen to
		promote	cards.	vocabulary	the teacher’s
		discussions		words related	explanations,
		about		to family	and use
		relationships		members and	vocabulary
		and emotions.		emotions.	words to
				Engage	describe
				children in	family
				discussions	members and
				about their	emotions.
				families,	Share stories
				relationships,	and
				and feelings.	experiences
				Encourage	about their
				them to identify	families and
				and express	express their
				different	feelings.
				emotions
				within the
				context of
				family
				interactions.
Week	Animals and	To develop	Animal-	Show animal-	Look at the
5	their Sounds	vocabulary	related	related picture	animal-related
		related to	picture	cards and play	picture cards,
		animals and	cards,	sound	listen to the

		their sounds	sound	recordings of	teacher
		and engage in	recordings	different animal	playing the
		auditory	of animal	noises.	animal
		discrimination	noises.	Introduce	sounds, and
		activities.		vocabulary	use
				words related	vocabulary
				to animals and	words to
				their sounds.	describe
				Engage	animals and
				children in	their sounds.
				listening	Participate in
				activities,	auditory
				where they	discrimination
				identify and	activities,
				match the	matching the
				animal sounds	sounds to the
				with the	correct animal
				corresponding	pictures.
				picture cards.
Week	Daily Life	To expand	Object-	Show object-	Look at the
6	Objects	vocabulary	related	related picture	object-related
		related to	picture	cards and	picture cards,
		common	cards, real-	provide real-life	observe and
		objects used in	life objects	objects from	interact with
		daily life and	from daily	daily routines	the real-life
		promote	routines.	(e.g.,	objects, and
		conversations		toothbrush,	use
		about their		cup, shoes).	vocabulary
		functions and		Introduce	words to
		uses.		vocabulary	describe the
				words related	objects and
				to these	their functions.
				objects and	Engage in
				engage	conversations
				children in	about their
				discussions	own
				about their	experiences
				functions and	and routines
				uses.	involving these
				Encourage	objects.
				them to
				describe how

				they use these objects in their daily lives.
Week 7	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break
Week 8	Community Helpers	To develop vocabulary related to community helpers and engage in discussions about their roles and responsibilities.	Community helper picture cards, props representing different community helpers.	Show community helper picture cards and introduce vocabulary words related to different community helpers. Engage children in discussions about their roles, responsibilities, and the services they provide to the community. Use props representing different community helpers to facilitate pretend play and enhance understanding.	Look at the community helper picture cards, listen to the teacher’s explanations, and use vocabulary words to identify and describe different community helpers. Engage in pretend play, taking on roles of community helpers and acting out their responsibilities
Week 9	Numbers and Counting	To develop counting skills and vocabulary related to numbers. Materials:	Number flashcards, counting objects (e.g., blocks,	Show number flashcards and introduce vocabulary words related to numbers. Engage	Look at the number flashcards, listen to the teacher’s explanations, and use

		Number	counters).	children in	vocabulary
		flashcards,		counting	words to
		counting		activities using	identify and
		objects (e.g.,		the flashcards	name
		blocks,		and counting	numbers.
		counters).		objects.	Engage in
				Encourage	counting
				them to	activities,
				recognize and	counting
				name	objects and
				numbers, as	practicing
				well as practice	counting
				counting	sequences.
				sequences	Play number
					recognition
					games to
					reinforce
					understanding.
Week	Animals and	To develop	Animal	Show animal	Look at the
10	Habitats	vocabulary	flashcards,	flashcards and	animal
		related to	pictures or	introduce	flashcards,
		animals and	books of	vocabulary	listen to the
		their habitats	different	words related	teacher’s
		and engage in	habitats.	to different	explanations,
		discussions		animals.	and use
		about their		Engage	vocabulary
		characteristics		children in	words to
		and		discussions	identify and
		environments.		about the	name different
				characteristics	animals.
				of each animal	Engage in
				and the	discussions
				habitats they	about the
				live in. Show	habitats of
				pictures or	various
				books of	animals,
				different	describing
				habitats and	their
				discuss how	characteristics
				animals adapt	and
				to their	adaptations.

				environments
Week 11	Revision
Week 12	Assessment

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME OF WORK

Physical Development:

Physical Development emphasizes the development of gross and fine motor skills. It covers activities that promote movement, coordination, and control, as well as self-care skills like dressing and toileting.

Nursery 1 age 3-4

First term

Week 1

Body Control and Coordination

To develop body control and coordination skills. To improve balance, agility, and spatial awareness.

Cones or markers for setting boundaries Soft objects like bean bags or foam balls Hoops or mats for designated activity areas

Set up boundaries using cones or markers to define the activity area. Demonstrate and model body control exercises such as balancing on one leg, jumping, hopping, and skipping. Introduce tossing and catching activities using soft objects like bean bags or

Practice balancing on one leg, hopping, jumping, and skipping, improving body control and coordination. Engage in tossing and catching activities with bean bags or foam balls, enhancing hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Participate in jumping in

				foam balls to enhance hand-eye coordination. Utilize hoops or mats as designated areas for specific tasks, such as jumping in and out of hoops or balancing on mats.	and out of hoops or onto designated mats, promoting agility and spatial awareness. Follow the teacher’s instructions for various body movements, such as reaching up, bending down, twisting, or stretching.
Week 2	Fine Motor Skills and Manipulative Play	To develop and improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. To enhance finger dexterity, control, and precision.	Manipulative toys (e.g., puzzles, building blocks) Playdough or clay Small objects for sorting or transferring (e.g., buttons, beads) Pencils and paper for drawing activities	Provide a variety of manipulative toys and puzzles that require fine motor skills and hand- eye coordination, such as assembling puzzles or building structures with blocks. Introduce playdough or clay for squeezing,	Explore manipulative toys and puzzles, manipulating pieces and solving simple puzzles. Engage in playdough or clay activities, squeezing, rolling, and shaping the material to strengthen finger

				rolling, and shaping activities to strengthen finger muscles. Set up sorting or transferring activities using small objects like buttons or beads to develop fine motor skills and hand- eye coordination. Encourage drawing activities that promote hand-eye coordination and pencil control.	muscles. Sort and transfer small objects using tongs, fingers, or spoons, improving hand-eye coordination and fine motor control. Practice drawing lines, shapes, and simple pictures using pencils and paper, promoting hand-eye coordination and pencil control
Week 3	Gross Motor Skills and Movement Exploration	To develop gross motor skills and coordination through movement exploration. To improve strength, balance, and physical endurance.	Parachute or large fabric for group activities Obstacle course materials (e.g., cones, hula hoops, tunnels) Music player or musical	Utilize a parachute or large fabric for group activities that involve teamwork, coordination, and following directions. Set up an obstacle course using	Engage in group activities using a parachute or large fabric, following instructions for lifting, shaking, or moving together. Navigate

instruments (optional)

cones, hula hoops, and tunnels to promote gross motor skills and coordination. Incorporate music or rhythmic beats to enhance the fun and engagement of the activities

through an obstacle course, crawling under tunnels, stepping over cones, and jumping in and out of hula hoops. Participate in games that involve hopping, skipping, or galloping, promoting gross motor skills and coordination. Engage in activities that require balance and body control, such as walking on a balance beam or balancing on one leg. Follow the teacher’s instructions for different movements, such as marching, twirling, or stretching, to improve

					coordination and body awareness.
Week 4	Spatial Awareness and Body Movements	To develop spatial awareness and body control. To enhance body coordination and movement skills	Colored tape or markers for creating movement paths Scarves or ribbons for dancing and movement activities Soft cushions or mats for balance and stability exercises	Create movement paths using colored tape or markers on the floor, encouraging children to follow the paths with different body movements. Introduce dancing and movement activities with scarves or ribbons, promoting coordination and creativity. Set up balance and stability exercises using soft cushions or mats, such as walking along a balance beam or balancing on one foot.	Follow the movement paths created on the floor, using various body movements like walking, hopping, and jumping. Engage in dancing and movement activities with scarves or ribbons, exploring different ways to move their bodies. Practice balance and stability exercises, walking on a balance beam or trying to balance on one foot.
Week	Manipulative	To develop	Manipulative	Provide	Engage in

5

Skills and Hand-Eye Coordination

and improve manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination. To enhance fine motor control and precision.

toys (e.g., threading beads, building blocks) Playdough or modeling clay Small objects for sorting or transferring (e.g., buttons, pom-poms) Scissors and paper for cutting activities

manipulative toys that involve threading beads, building structures with blocks, or stacking cups to develop manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination. Offer playdough or modeling clay for squeezing, rolling, and shaping activities to strengthen finger muscles. Set up sorting or transferring activities using small objects like buttons or pom-poms to improve hand-eye coordination. Introduce cutting activities with child-safe

threading beads, building structures with blocks, or stacking cups to develop manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination. Manipulate playdough or modeling clay, squeezing, rolling, and shaping it to strengthen finger muscles. Sort and transfer small objects using fingers or child-friendly tools, improving hand-eye coordination and fine motor control. Practice cutting paper with child- safe scissors, starting with simple

				scissors and paper to enhance fine motor control and precision.	straight lines and progressing to more complex shapes
Week 6	Outdoor and Gross Motor Play	To engage in outdoor play to promote gross motor skills and physical fitness. To develop strength, coordination, and spatial awareness.	Playground equipment (e.g., swings, slides, climbing frames) Balls of different sizes Skipping ropes or hula hoops Cones or markers for creating obstacle courses	Utilize playground equipment for activities like swinging, sliding, climbing, and balancing, promoting gross motor skills and physical fitness. Introduce ball games that involve throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling, enhancing hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Provide skipping ropes or hula hoops for jumping and coordination exercises. Create	Engage in swinging, sliding, climbing, and balancing on the playground equipment, developing gross motor skills and physical fitness. Participate in ball games, practicing throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to improve hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Explore jumping and coordination exercises with skipping

				obstacle courses using cones or markers, incorporating crawling, hopping, and jumping activities.
Week 7	Midterm break
Week 8	Body Awareness and Movement Exploration	To develop body awareness and control. To explore different movements and body positions.	Music player or instrument for music activities Yoga mats or soft mats for movement exercises Scarves or ribbons for movement exploration	Play music and guide the children through movement activities such as stretching, bending, twisting, and reaching. Introduce basic yoga poses and stretches using yoga mats or soft mats. Engage in movement games that involve imitation, mirroring, and following instructions. Use scarves or ribbons for creative	Follow the teacher’s instructions and move their bodies to the rhythm of the music. Practice basic yoga poses and stretches on the yoga mats or soft mats. Participate in movement games, imitating the teacher’s movements or following instructions. Explore creative movement with scarves or ribbons, dancing and swirling them

				movement exploration, encouraging children to move their bodies in different ways.	in the air.
Week 9	Fine Motor Skills and Manipulative Activities	To enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. To develop finger dexterity and control.	Manipulative toys (e.g., puzzles, building blocks) Playdough or modeling clay Sorting or threading materials (e.g., beads, buttons) Scissors, glue, and craft materials for art projects	Provide puzzles and building blocks for children to manipulate and practice fine motor skills. Offer playdough or modeling clay for squeezing, rolling, and shaping activities to strengthen finger muscles.	Manipulate puzzles and building blocks, solving puzzles and building structures to enhance fine motor skills. Play with playdough or modeling clay, squeezing, rolling, and shaping it to strengthen finger muscles.
				Set up sorting or threading activities using beads or buttons, encouraging precise hand movements.	Sort and thread beads or buttons, practicing precise hand movements and hand- eye coordination.
				Introduce art projects that involve	Engage in art projects, cutting,

				cutting, gluing, and manipulating different materials.	gluing, and manipulating various materials to foster creativity and fine motor skills.
Week 10	Outdoor Games and Gross Motor Skills	To engage in outdoor play and develop gross motor skills. To enhance physical fitness, coordination, and spatial awareness.	Balls of different sizes Hula hoops or cones for activity stations Jump ropes or skipping ropes Large open space for running and active games	Introduce ball games that involve throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to develop gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Set up activity stations with hula hoops or cones for jumping, hopping, and balance activities. Teach basic skipping rope techniques and encourage children to practice jumping with jump ropes. Organize	Engage in ball games, practicing throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to improve gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Participate in jumping, hopping, and balance activities at activity stations using hula hoops or cones. Learn and practice jumping techniques with jump ropes, progressing from simple jumps to more complex

				running games and active movement activities in a large open space.	patterns. Enjoy running games and active movement activities in a large open space, promoting physical fitness and gross motor skill development.
Week 11	Revision
Week 12	Assessment

Second Term

Week 1

Balance and Coordination

To develop balance and coordination skills. To enhance body awareness and control.

Balance beams or lines on the floor Cones or markers for creating obstacle courses Soft mats or cushions for stability exercises

Set up balance beams or lines on the floor and guide children to walk along them, promoting balance and coordination. Create obstacle courses using cones

Walk along balance beams or lines on the floor, practicing balance and coordination skills. Navigate through obstacle courses, crawling under or jumping over

				or markers, incorporating crawling, hopping, and jumping activities to enhance coordination and agility. Practice stability exercises on soft mats or cushions, such as standing on one leg or balancing objects on different body parts.	cones, and performing various movements to improve coordination and agility. Engage in stability exercises on soft mats or cushions, trying to balance on one leg or hold objects steady on different body parts
Week 2	Fine Motor Skills and Manipulative Activities	To refine fine motor skills and hand- eye coordination. To develop finger strength and control.	Playdough or modeling clay Threading beads or lacing cards Puzzles or construction sets with smaller pieces Scissors, paper, and craft materials for cutting and gluing	Provide playdough or modeling clay for squeezing, rolling, and shaping exercises to strengthen hand muscles. Offer threading beads or lacing cards for practicing fine motor skills and hand-eye	Manipulate playdough or modeling clay, squeezing, rolling, and shaping it to strengthen hand muscles and improve fine motor skills. Thread beads or lace cards, practicing hand-eye coordination and fine motor

				coordination. Engage children in puzzles or construction sets with smaller pieces to refine their fine motor skills and problem- solving abilities. Introduce cutting and gluing activities using child- safe scissors, paper, and craft materials to enhance fine motor control and creativity.	control. Solve puzzles or play with construction sets that have smaller pieces, refining fine motor skills and problem- solving abilities. Engage in cutting and gluing activities, using child- safe scissors to cut paper and craft materials to enhance fine motor control and unleash creativity.
Week 3	Outdoor and Gross Motor Play	To engage in outdoor play to develop gross motor skills and physical fitness. To enhance coordination, strength, and endurance.	Playground equipment (e.g., swings, slides, climbing structures) Balls of different sizes Cones or markers for	Utilize playground equipment for activities such as swinging, sliding, climbing, and balancing to promote gross motor skills and physical	Engage in swinging, sliding, climbing, and balancing on playground equipment, developing gross motor skills and physical

			creating game boundaries Jump ropes or skipping ropes	fitness. Introduce ball games that involve throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to enhance hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills.	fitness. Participate in ball games, practicing throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to improve hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills.
				Set up game boundaries using cones or markers and engage children in active games like tag, relay races, or obstacle courses.	Play active games within the designated boundaries
				Teach basic jump rope techniques and encourage children to practice jumping and skipping with jump ropes to improve coordination
Week	Body	To develop	Music player	Play music	Follow the
4	Awareness	body	or	and guide	teacher’s
	and	awareness	instrument	the children	instructions
	Movement	and control.	for music	through	and move

	Exploration	To explore different movements and body positions.	activities Yoga mats or soft mats for movement exercises Scarves or ribbons for movement exploration	movement activities such as stretching, bending, twisting, and reaching. Introduce basic yoga poses and stretches using yoga mats or soft mats. Engage in movement games that involve imitation, mirroring, and following instructions. Use scarves or ribbons for creative movement exploration, encouraging children to move their bodies in different ways	their bodies to the rhythm of the music. Practice basic yoga poses and stretches on the yoga mats or soft mats. Participate in movement games, imitating the teacher’s movements or following instructions. Explore creative movement with scarves or ribbons, dancing and swirling them in the air.
Week 5	Balance and Coordination	To develop balance and coordination skills. To enhance spatial awareness	Balance beams or lines on the floor Cones or markers for creating	Set up balance beams or lines on the floor and guide children to	Walk along balance beams or lines on the floor, practicing balance and

		and body control.	obstacle courses Soft mats or cushions for stability exercises	walk along them, promoting balance and coordination. Create obstacle courses using cones or markers, incorporating crawling, hopping, and jumping activities to enhance coordination and agility. Practice stability exercises on soft mats or cushions, such as standing on one leg or balancing objects on different body parts.	coordination skills. Navigate through obstacle courses, crawling under or jumping over cones, and performing various movements to improve coordination and agility. Engage in stability exercises on soft mats or cushions, trying to balance on one leg or hold objects steady on different body parts.
Week 6	Gross Motor Skills and Active Play	To engage in active play to develop gross motor skills. To enhance physical fitness, coordination, and strength.	Playground equipment (e.g., swings, slides, climbing structures) Balls of different sizes	Utilize playground equipment for activities such as swinging, sliding, climbing, and balancing to promote gross motor	Engage in swinging, sliding, climbing, and balancing on playground equipment, developing gross motor skills and

			Cones or markers for creating game boundaries Skipping ropes or hula hoops	skills and physical fitness. Introduce ball games that involve throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to enhance hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Set up game boundaries using cones or markers and engage children in active games like tag, relay races, or obstacle courses.	physical fitness. Participate in ball games, practicing throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to improve hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Play active games within the designated boundaries, such as tag, relay races, or obstacle courses.
Week 7	Midterm break
Week 8	Body Control and Spatial Awareness	To develop body control and spatial awareness. To enhance coordination and balance.	Music player or instrument for music activities Cones or markers for creating movement paths Soft	Play music and guide the children through movement activities, focusing on controlling their body movements. Create movement	Follow the teacher’s instructions and move their bodies to the rhythm of the music, focusing on body control and coordination. Walk, hop,

			cushions or mats for balance exercises	paths using cones or markers on the floor, encouraging children to walk, hop, and jump along the paths. Set up balance exercises using soft cushions or mats, such as walking on a balance beam or standing on one leg.	and jump along the movement paths created on the floor, improving spatial awareness and balance. Practice balance exercises, such as walking on a balance beam or standing on one leg, to enhance coordination and stability.
Week 9	Fine Motor Skills and Hand-Eye Coordination	To refine fine motor skills and hand- eye coordination. To improve finger dexterity and control.	Manipulative toys (e.g., building blocks, puzzles) Playdough or modeling clay Small objects for sorting or transferring (e.g., beads, buttons) Scissors and paper for cutting	Provide manipulative toys like building blocks and puzzles for children to manipulate and enhance fine motor skills. Offer playdough or modeling clay for squeezing, rolling, and shaping activities to	Manipulate building blocks and puzzles to refine fine motor skills and problem- solving abilities. Play with playdough or modeling clay, squeezing, rolling, and shaping it to strengthen finger

			activities	strengthen finger muscles. Set up sorting or transferring activities using small objects like beads or buttons, promoting hand-eye coordination and fine motor control. Introduce cutting activities with child-safe scissors and paper, encouraging children to practice cutting straight lines and shapes	muscles and improve fine motor control. Sort and transfer small objects like beads or buttons, practicing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Engage in cutting activities, using child- safe scissors to cut paper and shapes, improving fine motor control and precision.
Week 10	Outdoor Games and Physical Fitness	To engage in outdoor play to develop gross motor skills and physical fitness. To enhance coordination, strength, and endurance	Playground equipment (e.g., swings, slides, climbing structures) Balls of different sizes Cones or	Utilize playground equipment for activities like swinging, sliding, climbing, and balancing to promote	Engage in swinging, sliding, climbing, and balancing on playground equipment, developing gross motor skills and physical

markers for creating game boundaries Skipping ropes or hula hoops

gross motor skills and physical fitness. Introduce ball games that involve throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to enhance hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Set up game boundaries using cones or markers and engage children in active games like tag, relay races, or obstacle courses. Teach basic skipping rope or hula hoop techniques and encourage children to practice jumping, hopping, and twirling for coordination and

fitness. Participate in ball games, practicing throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to improve hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Play active games within the

				endurance.
Week 11	Revision
Week 12	Assessment

Third Term

Week 1

Body Control and Spatial Awareness

To develop body control and spatial awareness. To enhance coordination and balance.

Music player or instrument for music activities Cones or markers for creating movement paths Soft cushions or mats for balance exercises

Play music and guide the children through movement activities, focusing on controlling their body movements. Create movement paths using cones or markers on the floor, encouraging children to walk, hop, and jump along the paths. Set up balance exercises using soft cushions or mats, such as walking on a balance

Follow the teacher’s instructions and move their bodies to the rhythm of the music, focusing on body control and coordination. Walk, hop, and jump along the movement paths created on the floor, improving spatial awareness and balance. Practice balance exercises, such as walking on a balance beam or standing on one leg, to

				beam or standing on one leg.	enhance coordination and stability
Week 2	Fine Motor Skills and Hand-Eye Coordination	To refine fine motor skills and hand- eye coordination. To improve finger dexterity and control.	Manipulative toys (e.g., building blocks, puzzles) Playdough or modeling clay Small objects for sorting or transferring (e.g., beads, buttons) Scissors and paper for cutting activities	Provide manipulative toys like building blocks and puzzles for children to manipulate and enhance fine motor skills. Offer playdough or modeling clay for squeezing, rolling, and shaping activities to strengthen finger muscles. Set up sorting or transferring activities using small objects like beads or buttons, promoting hand-eye coordination and fine motor control. Introduce	Manipulate building blocks and puzzles to refine fine motor skills and problem- solving abilities. Play with playdough or modeling clay, squeezing, rolling, and shaping it to strengthen finger muscles and improve fine motor control. Sort and transfer small objects like beads or buttons, practicing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Engage in cutting activities, using child- safe scissors to cut paper

				cutting	and shapes,
				activities with	improving
				child-safe	fine motor
				scissors and	control and
				paper,	precision.
				encouraging
				children to
				practice
				cutting
				straight lines
				and shapes
Week 3	Outdoor Games and Physical Fitness	To engage in outdoor play to develop gross motor skills and physical fitness. To enhance coordination, strength, and endurance.	Playground equipment (e.g., swings, slides, climbing structures) Balls of different sizes Cones or markers for creating game boundaries Skipping ropes or hula hoops	Utilize playground equipment for activities like swinging, sliding, climbing, and balancing to promote gross motor skills and physical fitness. Introduce ball games that involve throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to enhance hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Set up game boundaries using cones or markers and engage	Engage in swinging, sliding, climbing, and balancing on playground equipment, developing gross motor skills and physical fitness. Participate in ball games, practicing throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to improve hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Play active games within

				children in active games like tag, relay races, or obstacle courses
Week 4	Body Control and Spatial Awareness	To develop body control and spatial awareness. To enhance coordination and balance.	Music player or instrument for music activities Cones or markers for creating movement paths Soft cushions or mats for balance exercises	Play music and guide the children through movement activities, focusing on controlling their body movements. Create movement paths using cones or markers on the floor, encouraging children to walk, hop, and jump along the paths. Set up balance exercises using soft cushions or mats, such as walking on a balance beam or standing on one leg.	Follow the teacher’s instructions and move their bodies to the rhythm of the music, focusing on body control and coordination. Walk, hop, and jump along the movement paths created on the floor, improving spatial awareness and balance. Practice balance exercises, such as walking on a balance beam or standing on one leg, to enhance coordination and stability
Week	Fine Motor	To refine fine	Manipulative	Provide	Manipulate

5	Skills and Hand-Eye Coordination	motor skills and hand- eye coordination. To improve finger dexterity and control.	toys (e.g., building blocks, puzzles) Playdough or modeling clay Small objects for sorting or transferring (e.g., beads, buttons) Scissors and paper for cutting activities	manipulative toys like building blocks and puzzles for children to manipulate and enhance fine motor skills. Offer playdough or modeling clay for squeezing, rolling, and shaping activities to strengthen finger muscles. Set up sorting or transferring activities using small objects like beads or buttons, promoting hand-eye coordination and fine motor control	building blocks and puzzles to refine fine motor skills and problem- solving abilities. Play with playdough or modeling clay, squeezing, rolling, and shaping it to strengthen finger muscles and improve fine motor control. Sort and transfer small objects like beads or buttons, practicing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Week 6	Outdoor Games and Physical Fitness	To engage in outdoor play to develop gross motor skills and physical	Playground equipment (e.g., swings, slides, climbing	Utilize playground equipment for activities like swinging, sliding, climbing, and	Engage in swinging, sliding, climbing, and balancing on playground equipment,

		fitness. To enhance coordination, strength, and endurance.	structures) Balls of different sizes Cones or markers for creating game boundaries Skipping ropes or hula hoops	balancing to promote gross motor skills and physical fitness. Introduce ball games that involve throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to enhance hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Set up game boundaries using cones or markers and engage children in active games like tag, relay races, or obstacle courses. Teach basic skipping rope or hula hoop techniques and encourage children to practice jumpin	developing gross motor skills and physical fitness. Participate in ball games, practicing throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling to improve hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Play active games within the designated boundaries, such as tag, relay races, or obstacle courses, to enhance coordination, strength, and endurance. Practice skipping rope or hula hoop activities, jumping, hopping
Week 7	Midterm break

Week 8

Yoga and Mindful Movement

To introduce children to basic yoga poses and promote body awareness and mindfulness. To enhance flexibility, balance, and relaxation.

Yoga mats or soft mats Picture cards or visuals of different yoga poses Soft background music for relaxation

Introduce children to basic yoga poses such as Mountain Pose, Tree Pose, Cat- Cow Pose, Child’s Pose, and Butterfly Pose. Use picture cards or visuals to demonstrate and guide them. Guide children through a series of yoga sequences, incorporating stretching, balancing, and breathing exercises. Encourage them to mimic the poses and hold them for a few breaths. Use storytelling or guided imagery to create a calm and peaceful

Participate in guided yoga sessions, following the teacher’s instructions and imitating the yoga poses. Practice different yoga poses, focusing on balance, flexibility, and body awareness. Engage in stretching exercises and breathing techniques to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Take part in guided meditation or relaxation activities, learning to calm their minds and bodies

				environment during the yoga sessions. Play soft background music to enhance relaxation
Week 9	Outdoor Adventures and Nature Exploration	To engage in outdoor activities that promote physical development, exploration, and appreciation of nature. To enhance gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and curiosity about the natural world.	Nature trail or outdoor area with diverse natural elements (e.g., trees, rocks, flowers) Magnifying glasses or binoculars Field guides or nature identification books Drawing materials (e.g., paper, crayons, pencils)	Take children on nature walks or hikes, encouraging them to observe and explore the outdoor environment. Point out different plants, trees, insects, and animals along the way. Provide magnifying glasses or binoculars for children to get a closer look at small details in nature. Help them identify and learn about different species using field	Go on nature walks or hikes, exploring the outdoor environment and observing plants, animals, and natural elements. Use magnifying glasses or binoculars to examine small details in nature, fostering curiosity and observation skills. Participate in physical activities that involve climbing, balancing, jumping, or crawling over natural

				guides or nature identification books. Engage children in physical activities that involve climbing, balancing, jumping, or crawling over natural obstacles like rocks or fallen tree trunks. Set up art stations where children can sketch or draw their favorite findings from nature. Encourage them to express their observations and feelings through art.	obstacles, developing gross motor skills and spatial awareness. Engage in nature- inspired art activities, such as sketching or drawing plants, animals, or landscapes, encouraging creativity and expression.
Week 10	Sports and Movement Exploration	To engage in a variety of sports and movement activities that promote physical fitness,	Cones or markers for setting up activity stations Sports equipment	Set up activity stations with different sports and movement-	Participate in various sports and movement activities, following the teacher’s instructions

coordination, and teamwork. To enhance gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and social interaction

such as balls, bean bags, hula hoops, and skipping ropes Music player for movement- based activities Pictorial cue cards or visuals for different movements or exercises

based challenges, such as relay races, obstacle courses, and target throwing games. Use cones or markers to define the areas. Demonstrate and teach basic sports skills, such as throwing, catching, kicking, and dribbling. Break down the movements into simple steps and provide opportunities for practice and improvement. Organize group games that involve cooperation and teamwork, such as parachute games, group

and engaging in practice sessions to develop skills. Take part in group games and team- based activities, learning to collaborate, communicate, and cooperate with peers. Engage in music and movement sessions, exploring different types of dances, yoga poses, or fitness exercises. Practice fundamental movements like running, jumping, hopping, and skipping, improving coordination and body control

				dances, or group ball games. Incorporate music and movement activities, such as dance or yoga sessions, to promote physical fitness and body awareness.
Week 11	Revision
Week 12	Assessment

LITERACY SCHEME OF WORK

Literacy:

Literacy involves developing early reading and writing skills. It includes activities that promote phonics knowledge, reading comprehension, storytelling, mark-making, and emergent writing.

Nursery 1 Age 3 – 4

First term

Week

Introduction

Introduce

Alphabet

Introduce one

Listen and

1	to Letters and Alphabet Recognition	letters of the alphabet and develop letter recognition skills.	flashcards or charts Letter magnets or tiles Whiteboard or chalkboard	or two letters of the alphabet each week, using flashcards or charts. Demonstrate the correct formation of each letter and its sound. Engage children in activities where they identify and match letters using letter magnets or tiles. Provide opportunities for letter tracing on a whiteboard or chalkboard.	observe as the teacher introduces new letters. Practice identifying and matching letters using letter magnets or tiles. Attempt to trace and write letters using their fingers or large markers. Participate in letter recognition games or activities with peers.
Week 2	Phonemic Awareness: Beginning Sounds	Develop awareness of beginning sounds in words.	Picture cards representing objects or animals Letter cards or magnets	Present picture cards representing various objects or animals. Model and guide children in identifying the beginning sound of each word. Use letter	Observe and listen as the teacher identifies the beginning sounds of words. Attempt to identify and say the beginning sounds of the objects or animals

				cards or magnets to visually connect the beginning sound to the corresponding letter. Engage in activities where children practice matching objects with their beginning sounds	shown on the picture cards. Manipulate letter cards or magnets to match the beginning sounds to the corresponding objects or animals. Participate in sorting or matching activities based on beginning sounds.
Week 3	Vocabulary Building: Opposites	Develop vocabulary skills by learning about opposites.	Opposite word cards or pictures Drawing materials	Introduce opposite word cards or pictures, displaying examples of opposites. Engage children in discussions about the meaning of opposites and provide contextual examples. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations representing	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces opposite words or pictures. Participate in discussions about the meaning of opposites and provide examples. Attempt to create drawings or illustrations depicting opposites. Engage in

				opposites. Play games or activities where children identify and match opposite words or pictures.	games or activities that involve identifying and matching opposite words or pictures.
Week 4	Emergent Reading Skills: Story Sequencing	Develop comprehension and sequencing skills through story-related activities.	Picture books with clear storylines Story sequencing cards or pictures Drawing materials	Select picture books with clear storylines. Read the books aloud, emphasizing the sequence of events. Use story sequencing cards or pictures to guide discussions about the chronological order of the story. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations representing the sequence of events in the story.	Listen attentively as the teacher reads the picture books, paying attention to the sequence of events. Engage in discussions about the order of events in the story, using story sequencing cards or pictures. Attempt to recreate the sequence of events through drawings or illustrations. Share their drawings or illustrations with peers

					and engage in discussions about the story sequence.
Week 5	Rhyming Words and Word Families	Develop phonemic awareness and rhyming skills by exploring word families.	Word family cards (e.g., – at, -an, -it) Rhyming word cards Drawing materials	Introduce word family cards representing common word endings (e.g., -at, -an, -it). Model and guide children in generating rhyming words within each word family. Use rhyming word cards to reinforce rhyming skills and expand vocabulary. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations related to rhyming words or word families	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces word families. Attempt to generate rhyming words within each word family. Practice matching rhyming word cards and identifying common word endings. Engage in drawing or illustrating activities based on rhyming words or word families.
Week 6	Phonics: Letter Sounds and Blending	Reinforce letter sounds and practice blending sounds to form	Letter cards or magnets CVC (consonant- vowel-	Review letter sounds using letter cards or magnets. Introduce	Practice letter sounds using letter cards or magnets. Sound out

		simple words.	consonant) word cards Blending mats or strips	CVC word cards and guide children in sounding out and blending the sounds to read the words. Provide blending mats or strips for children to practice blending sounds independently. Engage in activities where children create their own CVC words using letter cards.	and blend CVC words using word cards, focusing on the individual sounds and their combination. Utilize blending mats or strips to independently practice blending sounds and reading CVC words. Create their own CVC words using letter cards and share them with peers.
Week 7	Midterm break
Week 8	Introduction to Sight Words	Introduce high- frequency sight words and develop recognition and reading skills.	Sight word cards (common high- frequency words) Sentence strips or sentence frames Reading materials	Introduce sight word cards representing common high- frequency words. Use sentence strips or sentence frames to create sentences or	Practice recognizing and reading sight words using sight word cards. Use sentence strips or sentence frames to construct sentences or short stories

			with sight words	short stories using sight words. Provide reading materials that incorporate sight words and guide children in reading them. Engage in sight word games or activities to reinforce recognition and reading skills.	using sight words. Read aloud and independently from reading materials that contain sight words. Participate in sight word games or activities to reinforce sight word recognition and reading skills.
Week 9	Exploring Nonfiction Texts	Introduce nonfiction texts and develop comprehension skills.	Nonfiction books or informational texts Picture cards related to nonfiction topics Drawing materials	Select nonfiction books or informational texts on various topics. Read aloud the texts, focusing on key information and features. Use picture cards to facilitate discussions about the topics covered in the texts. Encourage	Listen attentively as the teacher reads nonfiction texts and shares key information. Engage in discussions about the topics covered in the texts, using picture cards as visual aids. Attempt to create drawings or illustrations based on the

				children to create drawings or illustrations based on the nonfiction topics.	nonfiction topics. Share their drawings or illustrations with peers and engage in conversations about the information learned.
Week 10	Phonemic Awareness: Rhyming Word Families	Strengthen phonemic awareness skills by exploring rhyming word families.	Rhyming word family cards Picture cards representing word family words Writing utensils	Introduce rhyming word family cards (e.g., -og, -at, -en) to the children. Model and guide them in identifying and sorting picture cards representing word family words. Engage in activities where they generate additional words within each word family. Encourage children to write or trace words from the word families.	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces rhyming word family cards. Sort and match picture cards representing word family words to the appropriate word families. Attempt to generate additional words within each word family independently or with guidance. Practice writing or tracing words from the word families using writing

					utensils.
Week 11	Emergent Writing Skills: Letter Formation and Writing Practice	Develop fine motor skills and practice letter formation through writing activities.	Writing paper or journals Writing utensils (pencils, crayons)	Provide writing paper or journals for children to practice writing.	Use writing paper or journals to practice writing letters independently or with support. Focus on proper letter formation and attempt to trace or copy letters. Refer to letter formation guides or models to assist in letter writing. Share their written work with peers and engage in discussions about letter formation and recognition
			Letter formation guides or models	Demonstrate proper letter formation and encourage children to trace or copy letters.
				Use letter formation guides or models to support letter writing.
				Offer feedback and guidance as children engage in writing activities.
Week 12	Assessment

Second Term

Week 1

Comprehension Skills: Asking and Answering

Develop comprehension skills by asking

Fictional storybooks or

Select storybooks or texts that

Listen attentively as the teacher

	Questions	and answering questions about a text.	informational texts Question prompt cards	lend themselves to questioning.	reads aloud the storybooks or texts.
			Drawing materials	Read aloud the texts and model asking questions about the story or information.	Engage in discussions about the story or information, asking and answering questions.
				Use question prompt cards to guide children in formulating and answering questions. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations related to the texts and their questions.	Utilize question prompt cards to practice formulating and answering questions independently or with support. Create drawings or illustrations based on the texts and the questions generated.
Week 2	Vocabulary Building: Descriptive Words	Expand vocabulary by learning descriptive words and their meanings.	Descriptive word cards or pictures Objects or pictures representing various concepts	Introduce descriptive word cards or pictures, displaying examples of descriptive words. Model and	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces descriptive words. Participate in discussions about the

				provide definitions for each descriptive word. Engage children in discussions about the meanings and uses of the descriptive words. Conduct activities where children practice using the descriptive words in context.	meanings and uses of the descriptive words. Attempt to use the descriptive words to describe objects or pictures. Engage in activities where they match descriptive words to corresponding objects or pictures.
Week 3	Emergent Reading Skills: Predicting and Inferring	Develop prediction and inference skills during reading activities.	Storybooks with clear storylines Picture cards representing key story elements Drawing materials	Select storybooks with clear storylines that allow for prediction and inference. Read aloud the storybooks, pausing at key points to encourage predictions and inferences.	Listen attentively as the teacher reads the storybooks, making predictions and inferences. Participate in discussions about the story, sharing predictions and inferences. Utilize picture

				Use picture cards representing story elements to support discussions and predictions. Engage in activities where children create drawings or illustrations based on their predictions and inferences.	cards representing story elements to support their understanding and predictions. Create drawings or illustrations based on their predictions and inferences.
Week 4	Phonics: Word Families and Word Building	Reinforce phonics skills by exploring word families and building words.	Word family cards (e.g., – ap, -en, -ig) Letter cards or tiles Blending mats or strips	Introduce word family cards representing different word endings (e.g., -ap, – en, -ig). Guide children in using letter cards or tiles to build words within each word family. Engage in activities	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces word families and word building. Use letter cards or tiles to construct words within each word family. Practice blending sounds and reading the words independently

				where children practice blending sounds to read the words. Provide blending mats or strips to support word building and blending skills.	or with support. Utilize blending mats or strips to enhance word building and blending skills.
Week 5	Introduction to Punctuation Marks	Introduce basic punctuation marks and their functions in writing.	Punctuation mark cards (period, question mark, exclamation mark) Sentence strips or sentences with missing punctuation Writing utensils	Introduce punctuation mark cards, focusing on the period, question mark, and exclamation mark. Discuss the functions and usage of each punctuation mark in different sentence types. Use sentence strips or sentences with missing punctuation	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces punctuation marks and their functions. Participate in discussions about the usage of punctuation marks in different sentence types. Practice adding the appropriate punctuation marks to sentence strips or

				for children to practice adding the appropriate marks. Provide guidance and feedback as children engage in punctuation activities.	sentences with missing punctuation. Share their punctuated sentences with peers and engage in discussions about the impact of punctuation on meaning.
Week 6	Vocabulary Building: Synonyms and Antonyms	Expand vocabulary by exploring synonyms and antonyms.	Synonym and antonym word cards Picture cards representing various concepts	Introduce synonym and antonym word cards, displaying examples of words with similar and opposite meanings. Model and provide definitions for each synonym and antonym. Engage children in discussions about the meanings and relationships between words.	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces synonym and antonym word cards. Participate in discussions about the meanings and relationships between words. Attempt to identify synonyms and antonyms of words presented. Engage in activities where they match words with similar or opposite

				Conduct activities where children practice identifying synonyms and antonyms.	meanings.
Week 7	Midterm break
Week 8	Emergent Writing Skills: Labeling and Captions	Develop labeling and captioning skills to enhance written expression.	Pictures or objects representing various concepts Writing paper or journals Writing utensils	Provide pictures or objects representing different concepts. Guide children in labeling the pictures or objects with appropriate words. Model and encourage children to write captions or short descriptions for the labeled pictures or objects. Offer feedback and guidance to enhance	Observe and listen as the teacher presents pictures or objects. Attempt to label the pictures or objects with appropriate words. Practice writing captions or short descriptions for the labeled pictures or objects. Share their labeled pictures or objects and captions with peers, engaging in discussions about written

				their labeling and captioning skills.	expression.
Week 9	Comprehension Skills: Retelling Stories	Develop comprehension and storytelling skills through story retelling.	Storybooks with clear storylines Story retelling props (puppets, flannel board characters) Drawing materials	Select storybooks with clear storylines that lend themselves to retelling. Read aloud the storybooks, emphasizing key events and characters. Use story retelling props to facilitate children’s retelling of the stories. Engage in activities where children create drawings or illustrations based on their retelling.	Listen attentively as the teacher reads aloud the storybooks. Participate in discussions about the key events and characters in the stories. Utilize story retelling props to retell the stories in their own words. Create drawings or illustrations to represent their retelling of the stories.
Week	Phonics:	Introduce	Consonant	Introduce	Observe and
10	Consonant	consonant	blend and	consonant	listen as the
	Blends and	blends and	digraph	blend and	teacher
	Digraphs	digraphs to	cards (e.g.,	digraph	introduces
		expand		cards,	consonant

		phonics knowledge.	bl, st, ch) Picture cards representing words with consonant blends and digraphs Writing utensils	focusing on examples such as bl, st, ch. Model and guide children in identifying and pronouncing words with consonant blends and digraphs. Engage in activities where children practice writing words with consonant blends and digraphs. Provide feedback and support as children develop their phonics skills.	blend and digraph cards. Attempt to identify and pronounce words with consonant blends and digraphs. Practice writing words with consonant blends and digraphs using writing utensils. Share their written words and engage in discussions about consonant blends and digraphs
Week 11	Introduction to Poetry	Introduce poetry and develop an appreciation for rhythm and rhyme.	Poetry books or poems Rhyme cards or word pairs Drawing materials	Select poetry books or poems suitable for young children. Read aloud the poems,	Listen attentively as the teacher reads aloud poems. Participate in discussions about the rhythm and

				emphasizing the rhythm and rhyme. Use rhyme cards or word pairs to engage children in identifying and creating rhymes. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations inspired by the poems	rhyme in the poems. Identify and create rhymes using rhyme cards or word pairs. Create drawings or illustrations inspired by the poems and share their interpretations with peers
Week 12	Assessment

Third Term

Wee k 1

Emergent Reading Skills: Sight Word Fluency

Develop sight word recognition and fluency.

Sight word cards (high- frequency words) Reading passages with sight words Timer or

Review sight word cards representing high- frequency words. Provide reading passages

Practice recognizing sight words using sight word cards. Read aloud passages containing sight words to

			stopwatch	containing sight words for children to practice reading fluently. Time children as they read the passages to monitor their progress. Offer feedback and support to improve sight word recognition and fluency.	develop fluency. Time themselves or have a partner time their reading to track their progress. Reflect on their fluency development and set personal goals for improvement.
Wee k 2	Vocabulary Building: Action Words (Verbs)	Expand vocabulary by learning action words and their meanings.	Action word cards or pictures Objects or pictures representing various actions	Introduce action word cards or pictures, displaying examples of verbs. Model and provide definitions for each action word. Engage children in discussions about the meanings and uses of the action words. Conduct	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces action words. Participate in discussions about the meanings and uses of the action words. Attempt to use the action words to describe objects or pictures. Engage in activities where they

				activities where children practice using action words in context.	match action words to corresponding objects or pictures
Wee k 3	Phonics: Long and Short Vowel Sounds	Differentiate between long and short vowel sounds and recognize their patterns.	Long and short vowel cards Picture cards representing words with long and short vowels Whiteboard or chart paper	Introduce long and short vowel cards, emphasizing the differences in sound. Display picture cards representing words with long and short vowels. Engage in activities where children categorize the picture cards according to the vowel sounds. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write words and highlight the vowel sounds.	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces long and short vowel sounds. Identify and differentiate between words with long and short vowels using picture cards. Practice categorizing words based on their vowel sounds independently or with support. Engage in activities where they read and spell words with long and short vowels.
Wee k 4	Emergent Writing Skills: Sentence Formation	Develop sentence formation skills through guided writing	Writing paper or journals Writing utensils	Provide writing paper or journals for children to practice	Use writing paper or journals to practice forming

		activities.	Sentence formation prompts or sentence strips	sentence formation. Introduce sentence formation prompts or sentence strips to guide their writing. Model and guide children in constructing complete sentences. Offer feedback and support to enhance their sentence formation skills.	sentences independently or with support. Refer to sentence formation prompts or sentence strips to guide their writing. Attempt to construct complete sentences using appropriate capitalization and punctuation. Share their written sentences with peers, engage in discussions about sentence structure, and provide feedback.
Wee k 5	Comprehensio n Skills: Making Connections	Develop comprehensio n skills by making connections between texts and personal experiences	Fictional storybooks or informational texts Drawing materials	Select storybooks or texts that allow for making personal connections. Read aloud the texts and	Listen attentively as the teacher reads aloud the storybooks or texts. Participate in discussions

				model making connections between the story and personal experiences. Engage in discussions where children share their own connections and interpretations . Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations based on their connections.	about personal connections to the story or information. Share their own connections and interpretations of the texts. Create drawings or illustrations based on their connections and personal experiences
Wee k 6	Vocabulary Building: Opposites	Expand vocabulary by learning opposite words and their meanings.	Opposite word cards or pictures Objects or pictures representing opposite concepts	Introduce opposite word cards or pictures, displaying examples of words with opposite meanings. Model and provide definitions for each opposite word. Engage children in discussions about the	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces opposite words. Participate in discussions about the meanings and uses of opposite words. Attempt to identify opposite words and use them in

				meanings and uses of the opposite words. Conduct activities where children practice identifying and using opposite words.	context. Engage in activities where they match opposite words to corresponding objects or pictures
Wee k 7	Midterm break
Wee k 8	Emergent Reading Skills: Reading Comprehensio n	Develop reading comprehensio n skills through guided reading activities.	Leveled reading passages Reading comprehensio n questions Whiteboard or chart paper	Select leveled reading passages appropriate for the children’s reading level. Provide reading comprehensio n questions related to the passages. Guide children in reading the passages and answering the comprehensio n questions. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to discuss and	Read leveled reading passages independently or with support. Answer comprehensio n questions related to the passages. Discuss and analyze the passages with peers, sharing their thoughts and understanding . Reflect on their reading comprehensio n skills and set goals for

				analyze the passages together.	improvement.
Wee k 9	Phonics: Consonant Diagraphs	Reinforce consonant diagraphs and their sound patterns.	Consonant diagraph cards (e.g., sh, th, ch) Word cards with consonant diagraphs Whiteboard or chart paper	Review consonant diagraphs using diagraph cards. Display word cards with consonant diagraphs and emphasize the diagraph sounds. Engage children in activities where they blend sounds and read words with consonant diagraphs. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write words and highlight the consonant diagraphs.	Practice recognizing and pronouncing consonant diagraphs using diagraph cards. Read word cards with consonant diagraphs, focusing on blending sounds correctly. Participate in activities where they identify and categorize words with consonant diagraphs. Engage in word-building exercises where they construct and read words with consonant diagraphs.
Wee k 10	Emergent Writing Skills: Descriptive	Develop descriptive writing skills	Writing paper or journals	Provide writing paper or journals for	Use writing paper or journals to

	Sentences	through sentence construction	Writing utensils Descriptive prompts or picture cards	children to practice descriptive writing. Introduce descriptive prompts or picture cards to stimulate their imagination. Model and guide children in constructing descriptive sentences using sensory details. Offer feedback and support to enhance their descriptive writing skills.	practice writing descriptive sentences independently or with support. Refer to descriptive prompts or picture cards to inspire their descriptive writing. Attempt to construct descriptive sentences using sensory details (sight, sound, smell, etc.). Share their descriptive sentences with peers, engage in discussions about descriptive writing, and provide feedback.
Wee k 11	Vocabulary Building: Homophones	Expand vocabulary by learning homophones and understanding their different	Homophone word cards Contextual sentences or short paragraphs	Introduce homophone word cards, displaying examples of words that sound the	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces homophones. Participate in discussions

		meanings.		same but have different meanings. Model and provide definitions for each homophone pair. Engage children in discussions about the meanings and usage of homophones in context. Conduct activities where children practice identifying and using homophones correctly.	about the meanings and usage of homophones in context. Attempt to identify and differentiate between homophone pairs. Engage in activities where they use homophones correctly in sentences or short paragraphs
Wee k 12	Assessment

PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME OF WORK

Personal, Social, and Emotional Development: This area focuses on building children’s self-confidence, social skills, and emotional well-being

Nursery 1- Age 3 – 4

First Term to Third Term

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
1	Self-Identity	– Develop a	– Mirrors, self-	– Provide mirrors for	– Look at

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		positive self- identity	portrait materials	self-reflection. Encourage children to create self- portraits, highlighting their unique features and characteristics.	themselves in mirrors, identifying and discussing their physical attributes. Create self-portraits, focusing on their individuality.
					– Identify and
					name basic
				– Introduce emotion	emotions using
				cards and discuss	emotion cards.
				different emotions.	Discuss emotions
				Read storybooks	experienced by
				that explore various	characters in
				emotions and	storybooks and
		– Recognize		engage in	relate them to
	Emotional	and label basic	– Emotion cards,	discussions about	personal
2	Awareness	emotions	storybooks	the characters.	experiences.
				– Read picture books	– Engage in
				that promote	discussions about
				empathy and	characters’
				understanding.	feelings and
				Provide role-play	perspectives. Act
		– Develop		props for children to	out empathy-
		empathy and		act out different	building scenarios
		understanding	– Picture books,	scenarios and	using role-play
3	Empathy	towards others	role-play props	perspectives.	props.
				– Read books about	– Identify and
				friendship and	discuss the
				discuss the qualities	qualities of a good
				of a good friend.	friend. Create
				Engage in art	friendship-themed
				activities that	artwork,
		– Understand	– Friendship	encourage children	expressing their
		the qualities of	books, art	to express	understanding of
4	Friendship	a good friend	materials	friendship.	friendship.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
5	Cooperation	– Foster cooperation and teamwork	– Cooperative games, building blocks	– Organize cooperative games and building block activities that require teamwork and collaboration.	– Participate in cooperative games and building block activities, working together as a team to achieve a common goal.
6	Communication	– Enhance communication skills and express thoughts	– Communication props, storytelling materials	– Provide communication props and engage children in storytelling activities to enhance their communication skills and express their thoughts.	– Use communication props to express thoughts and ideas. Engage in storytelling activities, verbally expressing their imaginations and narratives.
7	Resilience	– Develop resilience and bounce back from challenges	– Resilience books, problem- solving materials	– Read books about resilience and problem-solving. Provide problem- solving materials and guide children in overcoming challenges.	– Engage in problem-solving activities, demonstrating resilience and persistence in overcoming challenges.
8	Self-Regulation	– Learn strategies for self-regulation and emotional control	– Calming corner, sensory materials	– Create a calming corner with sensory materials. Teach strategies for self- regulation, such as deep breathing and mindfulness exercises.	– Visit the calming corner for self- regulation, engaging in calming activities and using sensory materials to manage emotions.
9	Kindness	– Develop kindness and compassion	– Kindness activities, gratitude	– Engage in kindness activities, such as random acts	– Perform random acts of kindness and express

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		towards others	materials	of kindness and gratitude exercises. Discuss the positive impact of kindness on others.	gratitude towards others. Reflect on the positive impact of kind actions.
10	Self-Reflection	– Encourage self-reflection and self- evaluation	– Journals, reflection prompts	– Provide journals and reflection prompts for children to record their thoughts, experiences, and achievements.	– Write or draw in their journals, reflecting on their daily activities, expressing their emotions, and setting personal goals.
11	Problem- Solving	– Develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking	– Problem- solving puzzles, open-ended materials	– Provide problem- solving puzzles and open-ended materials for children to practice problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	– Engage in problem-solving activities, using puzzles and open- ended materials to find solutions and think critically.
12	Cultural Awareness	– Foster an appreciation for diversity and cultural perspectives	– Multicultural books, cultural artifacts	– Read multicultural books and discuss different cultures and traditions. Explore cultural artifacts from various backgrounds.	– Engage in discussions about different cultures and traditions, sharing their own cultural experiences and artifacts.
13	Self- Confidence	– Build self- confidence and belief in personal abilities	– Confidence- building activities, role- play	– Facilitate confidence-building activities and role- play scenarios that allow children to demonstrate their abilities and	– Participate in confidence- building activities and role-play scenarios, showcasing their skills and expressing self-

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				strengths.	belief.
14	Empowerment	– Foster a sense of empowerment and independence	– Life skills materials, choice-making activities	– Introduce life skills materials and engage children in choice-making activities to promote independence and empower them in decision-making.	– Practice life skills, make choices independently, and take responsibility for their decisions, promoting empowerment and independence.
15	Gratitude	– Cultivate gratitude and appreciation	– Gratitude activities, thank- you cards	– Engage in gratitude activities, such as gratitude jars or thank-you cards, to foster appreciation and the expression of gratitude.	– Contribute to gratitude activities, expressing gratitude through thank-you cards or other means.
16	Emotional Regulation	– Learn strategies for emotional regulation and self-control	– Emotion cards, mindfulness exercises	– Introduce emotion cards and mindfulness exercises for emotional regulation and self-control.	– Use emotion cards to identify and discuss emotions. Practice mindfulness exercises to manage emotions and develop self- control.
17	Conflict Resolution	– Develop skills for resolving conflicts peacefully	– Conflict resolution tools, role-play	– Provide conflict resolution tools and guide children in role-playing scenarios that promote peaceful conflict resolution.	– Engage in role- playing scenarios that involve conflicts, practicing peaceful resolution techniques and effective

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
					communication.
18	Self-Care	– Develop self- care habits and routines	– Self-care visual schedule, self-care items	– Create a visual schedule for self- care activities and provide self-care items. Guide children in practicing self-care habits and routines.	– Follow the self- care visual schedule, engaging in self- care activities independently or with support.
19	Mindfulness	– Introduce mindfulness practices for relaxation	– Mindfulness exercises, calming activities	– Introduce simple mindfulness exercises and engage children in calming activities for relaxation and focus.	– Practice mindfulness exercises, engage in calming activities, and experience moments of relaxation and focus.
20	Cooperation	– Develop cooperative skills and teamwork	– Cooperative games, group projects	– Organize cooperative games and group projects that require cooperation, teamwork, and the sharing of responsibilities.	– Participate in cooperative games and group projects, working collaboratively and taking on different roles within the team.
21	Positive Attitude	– Cultivate a positive attitude towards challenges	– Positive affirmations, growth mindset activities	– Introduce positive affirmations and growth mindset activities to encourage a positive attitude towards challenges and foster resilience.	– Use positive affirmations and engage in growth mindset activities to develop a positive attitude towards challenges and setbacks.
22	Responsibility	– Foster a sense	– Role-play	– Engage children in	– Participate in

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		of responsibility and accountability	scenarios, chores	role-play scenarios that promote responsibility and accountability. Introduce age- appropriate chores and guide their completion.	role-play scenarios and demonstrate responsibility. Take on age- appropriate chores and understand the importance of accountability.
23	Teamwork		– Team-building	– Plan team-building activities and group projects that foster cooperation, communication, and	– Engage in team- building activities and collaborate on group projects, working together and valuing the contributions of team members.
		– Enhance teamwork skills and
		collaborative abilities	activities, group projects	shared decision- making.
24	Celebrating Others	– Learn to		– Encourage children to appreciate and celebrate the achievements of others. Plan recognition activities that highlight individual and group accomplishments.	– Participate in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of others, expressing appreciation and acknowledging their accomplishments.
		appreciate and celebrate the achievements of others	– Celebration     materials, recognition activities
25	Conflict Resolution	– Develop skills for resolving conflicts peacefully	– Conflict resolution tools, role-play	– Provide conflict resolution tools and guide children in role-playing scenarios that promote peaceful conflict resolution.	– Engage in role- playing scenarios that involve conflicts, practicing peaceful resolution techniques and effective communication.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
26	Problem- Solving	– Develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking	– Problem- solving puzzles, open-ended materials	– Provide problem- solving puzzles and open-ended materials for children to practice problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	– Engage in problem-solving activities, using puzzles and open- ended materials to find solutions and think critically.
27	Cultural Awareness	– Foster an appreciation for diversity and cultural perspectives	– Multicultural books, cultural artifacts	– Read multicultural books and discuss different cultures and traditions. Explore cultural artifacts from various backgrounds.	– Engage in discussions about different cultures and traditions, sharing their own cultural experiences and artifacts.
28	Self-Reflection	– Encourage self-reflection and self- evaluation	– Journals, reflection prompts	– Provide journals and reflection prompts for children to record their thoughts, experiences, and achievements.	– Write or draw in their journals, reflecting on their daily activities, expressing their emotions, and setting personal goals.
29	Friendship	– Understand the qualities of a good friend	– Friendship books, art materials	– Read books about friendship and discuss the qualities of a good friend. Engage in art activities that encourage children to express friendship.	– Identify and discuss the qualities of a good friend. Create friendship-themed artwork, expressing their understanding of friendship.
30	Empathy	– Develop empathy and understanding	– Picture books, role-play props	– Read picture books that promote empathy and understanding.	– Engage in discussions about characters’ feelings and

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		towards others		Provide role-play	perspectives. Act
				props for children to	out empathy-
				act out different	building scenarios
				scenarios and	using role-play
				perspectives.	props.

MATHEMATICS SCHEME OF WORK

Mathematics: This area focuses on developing children’s understanding of numbers, shape, space, and basic mathematical concepts.

Nursery 1 Age 3 – 4

First term to Third term

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
1	Counting	– Count objects up to 10	– Counting objects, number cards	– Introduce counting objects and number cards. Count objects together, demonstrate one-to- one correspondence, and associate the objects with their respective number cards.	– Count objects up to 10 using counting objects and number cards. Practice one- to-one correspondence. Associate objects with their corresponding number cards.
2	Shape Recognition	– Recognize and name basic shapes	– Shape puzzles, shape flashcards	– Introduce shape puzzles and flashcards. Help children identify and name basic shapes. Discuss the attributes and characteristics of each shape.	– Identify and name basic shapes using shape puzzles and flashcards. Discuss the attributes of each shape.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
3	Pattern Completion	– Recognize and complete simple patterns	– Pattern cards, pattern blocks	– Use pattern cards and blocks to introduce simple patterns. Help children recognize and complete the missing parts of the patterns.	– Recognize and complete simple patterns using pattern cards and blocks.
4	Number Recognition	– Recognize and name numbers 1-10	– Number flashcards, number charts	– Introduce number flashcards and charts. Show the flashcards and point to the corresponding numbers on the charts. Encourage children to name the numbers.	– Identify and name numbers 1-10 using flashcards and charts.
5	Sorting and Classifying	– Sort objects based on attributes (e.g., color, shape)	– Sorting objects, sorting trays	– Provide a variety of objects and sorting trays. Guide children in sorting objects based on different attributes, such as color or shape.	– Sort objects based on different attributes using sorting objects and trays. Discuss the attributes of the objects.
6	Measurement	– Compare objects based on size and length	– Measuring tapes, measurement cards	– Introduce measuring tapes and measurement cards. Help children compare and order objects based on their size and length.	– Compare and order objects based on size and length using measuring tapes and measurement cards.
7	Counting Objects	– Develop counting skills and one-to-one	– Counting objects, counting	– Provide counting objects and engage children in counting	– Practice counting objects and develop one-to-one

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		correspondence	games	games. Emphasize one-to-one correspondence and encourage accurate counting.	correspondence through counting games.
8	Shape Composition	– Combine shapes to create new shapes	– Shape blocks, shape composition cards	– Provide shape blocks and composition cards. Guide children in combining shapes to create new shapes and encourage them to describe the new shapes formed.	– Combine shapes to create new shapes using shape blocks and composition cards. Describe the new shapes formed.
9	Number Quantity	– Understand the concept of more and less	– Counting objects, quantity comparison cards	– Use counting objects and quantity comparison cards to demonstrate the concept of more and less.	– Practice identifying sets with more or fewer objects using counting objects and quantity comparison cards.
10	Shape Attributes	– Identify and describe shapes based on their attributes	– Shape attribute cards, shape objects	– Introduce shape attribute cards and shape objects. Guide children in identifying and describing shapes based on their attributes.	– Identify and describe shapes based on their attributes using shape attribute cards and objects.
11	Number Sequencing	– Arrange numbers in the correct order (1- 5)	– Number puzzles, number lines	– Introduce number puzzles and number lines. Guide children in arranging numbers in the correct order from 1 to 5.	– Practice arranging numbers in the correct order using number puzzles and lines.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
12	Pattern Creation	– Create and extend simple patterns	– Pattern blocks, pattern strips	– Introduce pattern blocks and strips. Guide children in creating and extending simple patterns using different colors and shapes.	– Create and extend simple patterns using pattern blocks and strips. Identify and continue the pattern sequence.
13	Number Identification	– Recognize and name numbers 1-10	– Number cards, number posters	– Display number cards and posters. Encourage children to identify and name numbers 1-10.	– Identify and name numbers 1-10 using number cards and posters.
14	Shape Sorting	– Sort objects based on shape	– Shape sorting toys, shape pictures	– Provide shape sorting toys and pictures. Guide children in sorting objects based on their shape.	– Sort objects based on shape, matching them to the corresponding shape categories using shape sorting toys and pictures.
15	Measurement	– Explore concepts of long and short, big and small	– Measuring tapes, comparison objects	– Provide measuring tapes and comparison objects. Guide children in exploring concepts of long and short, big and small.	– Engage in measuring activities, comparing lengths and sizes using measuring tapes and objects.
16	Counting Songs	– Reinforce counting skills through songs and rhymes	– Counting song recordings, musical instruments	– Play counting songs and rhymes using recordings and musical instruments. Encourage children to join in and count along.	– Participate in counting songs and rhymes, clapping or using musical instruments to accompany the counting.
17	Shape	– Manipulate and	– Playdough or	– Provide playdough	– Manipulate

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
	Manipulation	create shapes using playdough or clay	clay, shape cutters	or clay and shape cutters. Guide children in manipulating the dough to create and identify different shapes.	playdough or clay, using shape cutters to create and explore different shapes.
18	Number Quantity	– Understand the concept of more and less	– Counting objects, quantity comparison cards	– Use counting objects and quantity comparison cards to demonstrate the concept of more and less.	– Practice identifying sets with more or fewer objects using counting objects and quantity comparison cards.
19	Shape Exploration	– Explore and identify shapes in the environment	– Shape sorting toys, shape scavenger hunt materials	– Provide shape sorting toys and materials for a shape scavenger hunt. Guide children in exploring and identifying shapes in the environment.	– Explore and identify shapes through shape sorting activities and a shape scavenger hunt.
20	Pattern Creation	– Create and extend simple patterns	– Pattern blocks, pattern strips	– Introduce pattern blocks and strips. Guide children in creating and extending simple patterns using different colors and shapes.	– Create and extend simple patterns using pattern blocks and strips. Identify and continue the pattern sequence.
21	Number Formation	– Practice tracing and forming numbers 1-5	– Number tracing sheets, writing tools	– Provide number tracing sheets and writing tools. Guide children in tracing and forming numbers 1-5.	– Practice tracing and forming numbers 1-5 using number tracing sheets and writing tools.
22	Shape	– Compare and	– Shape	– Introduce shape	– Compare and

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
	Comparison	classify shapes based on attributes	attribute cards, shape objects	attribute cards and objects. Guide children in comparing and classifying shapes based on their attributes.	classify shapes based on their attributes using shape attribute cards and objects.
23	Number Ordering	– Arrange numbers in the correct order (1- 10)	– Number puzzles, number lines	– Use number puzzles and number lines to practice arranging numbers in the correct order from 1 to 10.	– Arrange numbers in the correct order from 1 to 10 using number puzzles and lines.
24	Shape Composition	– Combine shapes to create new shapes	– Shape manipulatives, shape composition cards	– Provide shape manipulatives and shape composition cards. Guide children in combining shapes to create new shapes.	– Combine shapes to create new shapes using shape manipulatives and composition cards.
25	Number Quantity	– Understand the concept of more and less	– Counting objects, quantity comparison materials	– Use counting objects and quantity comparison materials to reinforce the concept of more and less.	– Practice identifying sets with more or fewer objects using counting objects and quantity comparison materials.
26	Shape Recognition	– Identify and name basic shapes	– Shape flashcards, shape objects	– Display shape flashcards and provide shape objects. Encourage children to identify and name the basic shapes.	– Identify and name basic shapes using shape flashcards and objects.
27	Number	– Develop a	– Number	– Sing number	– Participate in

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
	Sense	sense of quantity and understand number concepts	songs, number- themed books	songs and read number-themed books. Discuss concepts of quantity and engage children in related activities.	number songs, engage with number-themed books, and explore concepts of quantity through hands-on activities.
28	Shape Manipulation	– Manipulate and explore shapes through different materials	– Shape blocks, shape sensory materials	– Provide shape blocks and shape sensory materials. Encourage children to manipulate and explore shapes using various materials.	– Manipulate and explore shapes through shape blocks and sensory materials.
29	Number Identification	– Recognize and name numbers 1-10	– Number flashcards, number charts	– Display number flashcards and charts. Help children recognize and name numbers 1-10.	– Identify and name numbers 1-10 using flashcards and charts.
30	Shape Patterns	– Recognize and create patterns using shapes	– Shape pattern cards, shape manipulatives	– Introduce shape pattern cards and manipulatives. Guide children in recognizing and creating patterns using shapes.	– Recognize and create patterns using shapes using shape pattern cards and manipulatives.

UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD SCHEME OF WORK

Understanding the World: It covers exploring and making sense of the physical world, technology, people, and communities.

Nursery 1 Age 3 – 4

First Term to Third Term

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
1	My Family	– Recognize and name family members	– Family photos or drawings	– Introduce family photos or drawings and discuss different family members.	– Point to and name family members using photos or drawings. Engage in role play activities that involve family interactions.
2	Animals and Their Habitats	– Learn about different animals and their habitats	– Animal toys or pictures	– Present animal toys or pictures and discuss different animals and where they live.	– Identify and name different animals using toys or pictures. Match animals to their habitats. Engage in pretend play by imitating the movements and sounds of animals.
3	Seasons and Weather	– Identify and name the four seasons and different types of weather	– Weather cards or props	– Show weather cards or props and discuss the four seasons and different types of weather.	– Identify and name the four seasons and different types of weather using cards or props. Engage in activities related to each season, such as pretending to catch falling leaves in autumn or making snowflakes in winter.
4	Community Helpers	– Recognize and name different community helpers	– Community helper costumes or props	– Introduce community helper costumes or props and discuss different community helpers.	– Identify and name different community helpers using costumes or props. Engage in pretend play by taking on different roles as community helpers, such as being a doctor, firefighter, or teacher.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
5	Our Senses	– Explore the five senses and their functions	– Sensory materials (e.g., scented items, textured objects)	– Provide sensory materials for children to explore using their senses. Discuss the functions of each sense.	– Engage in sensory experiences using different materials. Explore scents, textures, sounds, tastes, and sights. Discuss the functions of each sense and how they help us understand the world around us.
6	Modes of Transportation	– Identify and		– Introduce transportation toys or pictures	– Identify and name different modes of
					transportation using toys or pictures. Engage in pretend play using transportation toys and imitate the sounds and movements associated with each mode of transportation.
		name different modes of transportation	– Transportation toys or pictures	and discuss different modes of transportation.
7	Plants and Growth	– Learn about the life cycle of		– Plant seeds in pots or show pictures of plants in different stages of growth. Discuss the life cycle of plants.	– Plant seeds in pots and observe their growth over time. Discuss the different stages of plant growth. Engage in activities related to plants, such as watering them or decorating plant pots.
		plants and their growth	– Plant seeds or pictures
8	Community Places	– Recognize and name common community places	– Community place toys or pictures	– Introduce community place toys or pictures and discuss different community	– Identify and name common community places using toys or pictures. Engage in pretend play by imitating activities that

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				places, such as the park, library, or grocery store.	happen in different community places, such as shopping in a grocery store or reading books in a library.
					– Point to and name
					the five continents on
					a map or globe.
					Engage in activities
					related to each
					continent, such as
					creating artwork
				– Show a world	inspired by a specific
		– Explore and		map or globe and	continent or learning
	The Five	learn about the	– World map or	discuss the five	about animals found in
9	Continents	five continents	globe	continents.	different continents.
				– Provide
				containers, water,
				and floating
				objects for	– Explore water
				sensory	through pouring,
				exploration.	splashing, and floating
		– Explore water		Discuss the	objects. Discuss the
		and its		properties of	properties of water
		properties	– Containers,	water, such as	and engage in sensory
	Water and Its	through	water, floating	wetness and	experiences with
10	Properties	sensory play	objects	floatation.	water.
				– Provide building
11	Construction and Building	– Engage in construction play and learn about building structures	– Building blocks or construction materials	blocks or construction materials for children to build structures. Discuss different types of buildings and their	– Engage in construction play using building blocks or materials. Build different structures and discuss their features and functions.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				purposes.
12	Countries and Cultures	– Learn about different countries and their cultures	– Flags or pictures of countries	– Show flags or pictures of different countries and discuss their cultures and traditions.	– Identify and name different countries using flags or pictures. Engage in activities related to different cultures, such as trying traditional foods or creating artwork inspired by a specific country.
13	The Solar System		– Planets or space-themed toys	– Present planets or space-themed toys and discuss the solar system. Talk about the different planets and their characteristics.
					– Identify and name different planets using toys or pictures. Engage in pretend play as astronauts exploring outer space.
		– Explore and learn about the
		planets in the solar system
14	Animals in the Wild		– Animal figurines or pictures	– Introduce animal figurines or pictures and discuss different animals found in the wild.	– Identify and name different wild animals using figurines or pictures. Engage in pretend play by imitating the movements and sounds of wild animals. Explore activities related to wildlife, such as creating animal habitats or going on a nature scavenger hunt.
		– Discover and discuss different wild animals
15	Healthy Habits	– Learn about healthy habits and personal	– Hygiene props (e.g., toothbrush,	– Use hygiene props to demonstrate and	– Practice healthy habits, such as brushing teeth or

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		hygiene	soap)	discuss healthy habits, such as brushing teeth or washing hands properly.	washing hands, using hygiene props. Discuss the importance of personal hygiene and engage in activities related to healthy habits, such as creating a healthy snack or practicing good posture.
16	Food and Nutrition		– Play food or	– Provide play food or pictures of fruits and vegetables. Discuss the	– Identify and name different fruits and
					vegetables using play food or pictures. Sort food into categories of healthy and unhealthy choices. Engage in activities such as pretending to cook or serve healthy meals.
		– Explore different types
		of food and their nutritional value	pictures of fruits and vegetables	importance of eating a balanced
				diet.
17	Our Community	– Learn about		– Show community maps or pictures and discuss the different features of the local community, such as buildings, parks, and transportation.	– Point to and name different features of the local community on maps or pictures. Engage in activities related to the community, such as creating a neighborhood collage or taking a walk to explore the surroundings.
		the local community and its features	– Community maps or pictures
18	Insects and Bugs	– Discover and discuss different insects and	– Insect toys or pictures	– Introduce insect toys or pictures and discuss different insects	– Identify and name different insects using toys or pictures. Engage in activities related to insects,

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		bugs		and bugs.	such as observing and drawing insects or creating a bug habitat.
					– Sort recyclable items
					into appropriate bins.
					Discuss the
				– Use recycling	importance of
				bins or engage in	recycling and
				a sorting activity	engaging in practices
		– Learn about		to discuss the	that help take care of
		the importance		importance of	the Earth, such as
	Recycling and	of recycling	– Recycling	recycling and	picking up litter or
	Earth	and taking care	bins or sorting	taking care of the	conserving energy and
19	Conservation	of the Earth	activity	Earth.	water.
					– Identify and name
					different forest animals
					using figurines or
					pictures. Engage in
					pretend play by
					imitating the
					movements and
					sounds of forest
					animals. Explore
					activities related to
				– Present forest	forests and
		– Explore and		animal figurines	woodlands, such as
		learn about		or pictures and	creating a nature-
	Forest and	animals that	– Forest animal	discuss animals	inspired artwork or
	Woodland	live in forests	figurines or	found in forests	going on a nature
20	Animals	and woodlands	pictures	and woodlands.	walk.
		– Deepen	– Sensory	– Provide sensory materials for children to explore using their senses. Review the functions of each	– Engage in sensory experiences using different materials. Review the functions of each sense and discuss how they help us understand the
		understanding	materials (e.g.,
		of the five	scented items,
	Our Five	senses and	textured
21	Senses	their functions	objects)

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				sense.	world around us.
					– Identify and name
					different farm animals
					using toys or pictures.
					Engage in pretend
					play by imitating the
					movements and
					sounds of farm
					animals. Explore
					activities related to
				– Introduce farm	farm animals, such as
		– Discover and		animal toys or	setting up a pretend
		discuss		pictures and	farm or matching baby
		different farm	– Farm animal	discuss animals	animals to their
22	Farm Animals	animals	toys or pictures	found on a farm.	parents.
					– Point to and name
					different landforms on
					an Earth model or
					pictures. Engage in
				– Show an Earth	activities related to
				model or pictures	landforms, such as
		– Learn about		of different	creating a model of a
		the Earth and	– Earth model	landforms and	mountain or playing
	Earth and	different	or pictures of	discuss their	with sand to create
23	Landforms	landforms	landforms	features.	different landforms.
					– Identify and name
					different sea creatures
					using toys or pictures.
					Engage in pretend
					play by imitating the
					movements and
				– Present sea	sounds of sea
		– Discover and		creature toys or	creatures. Explore
		discuss		pictures and talk	sensory activities
		different sea		about different	related to the ocean,
		creatures and	– Sea creature	creatures that live	such as playing with
24	Sea Life	life underwater	toys or pictures	in the ocean.	water and sand.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
25	Community Helpers	– Recognize and name different community helpers	– Community helper costumes or props	– Introduce community helper costumes or props and discuss different community helpers.	– Identify and name different community helpers using costumes or props. Engage in pretend play by taking on different roles as community helpers, such as being a doctor, firefighter, or teacher.
26	Outer Space	– Explore and		– Read space- themed books or show pictures of outer space and the planets.	– Identify and name different planets using books or pictures. Engage in pretend play as astronauts exploring outer space. Explore activities related to outer space, such as creating a rocket ship or making planet-themed artwork.
		learn about outer space and the planets	– Space- themed books or pictures	Discuss the characteristics of different planets.
27	Dinosaurs	– Discover and discuss different types of dinosaurs	– Dinosaur figurines or pictures	– Present dinosaur figurines or pictures and discuss different types of dinosaurs.	– Identify and name different types of dinosaurs using figurines or pictures. Engage in pretend play by imitating the movements and sounds of dinosaurs. Explore activities related to dinosaurs, such as creating a dinosaur habitat or digging for dinosaur fossils.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
28	Transport and Vehicles	– Explore different types of transport and vehicles	– Toy vehicles	– Introduce toy vehicles or pictures and discuss different modes of	– Identify and name different types of vehicles using toys or pictures. Engage in pretend play using toy vehicles and imitate the sounds and movements associated with each mode of transportation. Explore activities related to transportation, such as creating a road map or setting up a car wash.
			or pictures	transportation.
29	Inventions and Technology	– Learn about			– Identify and name different technological devices using real devices or pictures. Engage in pretend play using toy versions of technological devices. Explore activities related to inventions and technology, such as creating a simple machine or using a tablet for educational games.
				– Show technology devices or pictures and discuss different inventions and technological devices.
		inventions and technological devices	– Technology devices or pictures
30	Our Planet	– Foster appreciation for the Earth and discuss ways to take care of it	– Earth-themed crafts or posters	– Engage in Earth-themed crafts or create posters to promote the importance of taking care of the planet.	– Participate in Earth- themed crafts or create posters that convey messages about protecting the planet. Discuss the importance of caring for the Earth and

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
					engage in activities related to environmental awareness, such as recycling or planting trees.

EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND DESIGN SCHEME OF WORK

Expressive Arts and Design: This area promotes children’s creativity, imagination, and self-expression through art, music, dance, and role-play

Nursery 1 Age 3 – 4

First term to third term

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
1	Colors and Painting	– Recognize and name different colors	Paints, brushes, paper	– Introduce different colors through a color exploration activity. – Demonstrate how to use paints and brushes. – Guide children in painting using different	– Explore and name different colors. – Use brushes and paints to create colorful artwork.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				colors.
2	Shape Collage	– Identify and differentiate basic shapes	Colored paper, scissors, glue	– Provide colored paper and demonstrate cutting shapes. – Guide children in creating a shape collage using different shapes.	– Identify and name basic shapes. – Cut out shapes and arrange them to create a collage.
3	Musical Instruments	– Explore and create sounds using homemade musical instruments	Recycled materials such as bottles, rubber bands	Engage children in making simple musical instruments using recycled materials.Demonstrate how to create sounds and rhythms with the instruments.	– Create their own musical instruments using recycled materials. – Experiment with sounds and rhythms produced by the homemade instruments.
4	Storytelling and Puppetry	– Enhance storytelling skills through puppetry	Hand puppets, storybooks	– Introduce hand puppets and demonstrate how to use them. – Encourage children to tell stories using the puppets and engage in puppetry activities.	– Use hand puppets to retell stories or create their own stories. – Engage in puppetry activities and bring characters to life through imaginative play.
5	Sensory Art	– Explore different art textures and sensory materials	Textured materials such as fabric, sand, or cotton balls	– Provide various textured materials for sensory exploration. – Guide children in creating artwork using different textures and sensory materials.	– Explore different textures through touch. – Create artwork using textured materials and sensory materials.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
6	Playdough Creations	– Develop fine motor skills and creativity through playdough sculpting	Playdough	– Provide playdough and demonstrate different sculpting techniques. – Encourage children to create their own playdough creations.	– Shape and mold playdough to create different objects and shapes. – Express their creativity through playdough sculpting.
7	Collage and Mixed Media	– Explore different art techniques and materials for collage making	Various art materials such as paper, fabric, or buttons	– Provide a variety of art materials for collage making. – Demonstrate different techniques. – Guide children in creating mixed media collages.	– Create collages using various art materials and techniques. – Experiment with combining different materials to create collages.
8	Dramatic Play and Costumes	– Engage in imaginative play and role-play activities with costumes and props	Pretend play costumes and props	– Set up a dramatic play area with costumes and props. – Encourage children to engage in role-play scenarios and use their imagination.	– Engage in imaginative play using costumes and props. – Act out different roles and scenarios through dramatic play.
9	Music and Movement	– Explore rhythm and express emotions through music and movement	Musical instruments, scarves, or ribbons	– Provide musical instruments and props for movement activities. – Guide children in creating music and expressing emotions through movement.	– Create music using instruments and engage in movement activities. – Express emotions through dance and movement using scarves or ribbons.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
10	Nature- Inspired Art	– Create artwork inspired by nature and natural materials	Natural materials such as leaves, flowers, or twigs	– Collect natural materials from the outdoor environment. – Guide children in creating artwork using natural materials and elements.	– Explore and select natural materials for art projects. – Create artwork using natural materials and incorporate them into their creations.
11	Clay Modeling	– Develop fine motor skills and spatial awareness through clay modeling	Modeling clay or playdough	Provide clay or playdough for modeling activities.Demonstrate different techniques and shapes. – Encourage children to create their own clay models.	– Shape and mold clay to create objects, animals, or people. – Develop fine motor skills and spatial awareness through clay modeling.
12	Watercolor Exploration	– Explore watercolor painting techniques and color mixing	Watercolor paints, brushes, watercolor paper	– Provide watercolor paints, brushes, and paper. – Demonstrate different techniques and color mixing. – Guide children in watercolor exploration.	– Experiment with watercolor paints and brushes. – Create artwork using watercolor techniques and explore color mixing.
13	Collage and Patterns	– Create collages incorporating different patterns and designs	Patterned paper, scissors, glue	– Provide patterned paper and demonstrate cutting and arranging different patterns. – Encourage children to create collages using various	– Identify and create different patterns using patterned paper. – Arrange and glue patterns to create collages with varied designs.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				patterns.
14	Music and Instrument Making	– Create simple musical instruments and explore different sounds they produce	Recycled materials such as containers or rubber bands	Engage children in making simple musical instruments using recycled materials.Explore and compare the sounds produced by different instruments.	– Create their own musical instruments using recycled materials. – Experiment with the sounds produced by the homemade instruments.
				– Provide foam
				sheets, paint, and
				paper for
				printmaking	– Use foam sheets
				activities. –	and objects to
		– Explore		Demonstrate	create prints on
		printmaking		different techniques	paper. – Experiment
		techniques and		such as stamping	with different colors
		create prints		or rubbing. – Guide	and textures to
		using various	Foam sheets,	children in creating	create unique
15	Printmaking	objects	paint, paper	their own prints.	prints.
					– Listen to a story
		– Combine		– Read a story to	and create
		storytelling and		the children. –	illustrations or crafts
		art by creating		Guide them in	inspired by the
		illustrations for		creating	story. – Use art
		stories or		illustrations or	supplies to bring the
	Storytelling	making story-	Storybooks, art	crafts related to the	story to life through
16	and Art	based crafts	supplies	story.	their creations.
				– Provide sand and	– Explore the texture and feel of sand through sensory play. – Create artwork using sand as a
				containers for
		– Explore texture		sensory
		and create		exploration. – Guide
	Sand and	sensory art	Sand,	children in creating
17	Sensory Art	using sand	containers	artwork using sand.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
					medium.
18	Collage and Shapes	– Explore shapes and create collages incorporating different shapes	Paper with various shapes cut out	– Provide paper with various shapes cut out. – Demonstrate arranging and gluing shapes to create collages. – Encourage children to create their own shape collages.	– Identify and name different shapes. – Arrange and glue shapes to create collages with varied designs.
19	Puppet Making	– Create puppets using various materials and engage in puppet play	Craft materials such as paper bags, fabric, or buttons	Provide craft materials for puppet making. – Demonstrate different puppet- making techniques.Encourage children to engage in puppet play and storytelling.	– Create their own puppets using various materials. – Use puppets to engage in imaginative play and storytelling.
20	Clay Sculptures	– Sculpt and shape clay to create three- dimensional sculptures	Modeling clay or playdough	Provide clay or playdough for sculpting activities.Demonstrate different techniques and encourage children to create their own clay sculptures.	– Sculpt and shape clay to create three- dimensional sculptures. – Express their creativity and imagination through clay sculpting.
21	Music and Movement Games	– Engage in music and movement games to enhance coordination and	Music, movement props such as scarves or hoops	– Play different music genres and guide children in moving to the rhythm. – Introduce movement games	– Move and dance to different types of music. – Engage in movement games using props to enhance coordination and

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		rhythm skills		with props.	rhythm skills.
22	Collage and Texture	– Explore textures and create collages incorporating textured materials	Textured materials such as fabric or tissue paper	– Provide textured materials for sensory exploration. – Demonstrate how to use them in collages. – Guide children in creating textured collages.	– Explore and compare different textures through touch. – Create collages using textured materials and experiment with different textures.
23	Recycled Art	– Create artwork using recycled materials and promote environmental awareness	Recycled materials such as cardboard, plastic bottles	– Provide a variety of recycled materials for art projects. – Demonstrate different techniques using recycled materials.	– Create artwork using recycled materials. – Promote environmental awareness by using recycled materials in their creations.
24	Music and Sound Exploration	– Explore different sounds and create music using unconventional instruments	Household objects or unconventional instruments	Collect household objects or unconventional instruments for sound exploration.Guide children in creating music using these instruments.	– Experiment with different objects to create sounds and rhythms. – Create music using unconventional instruments and explore the range of sounds they can produce.
25	Nature- Inspired Crafts	– Create crafts inspired by nature and natural materials	Natural materials such as leaves, pinecones, or feathers	– Collect natural materials and demonstrate how to use them in crafts. – Guide children in creating nature-inspired crafts.	– Create crafts using natural materials found in the environment. – Explore different ways to use natural materials in their artwork.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
26	Group Art Collaboration	– Engage in collaborative art activities with peers	Large paper or canvas, paint, various art materials	– Provide a large paper or canvas for group artwork. – Encourage children to collaborate and express their ideas through art.	Engage in collaborative art projects with peers.Contribute to a group artwork by adding their own creative touches.
27	Reflection and Exhibition	– Reflect on and showcase the artwork created throughout the scheme of work	Easels, display boards, art materials	– Set up an exhibition area to showcase the children’s artwork. – Guide children in reflecting on their art and discussing their favorite pieces.	– Share and discuss their artwork with peers. – Reflect on their creative journey and express their thoughts and feelings about their favorite pieces.
28	Dance and Movement	– Explore different dance styles and engage in expressive movement activities	Music, open space for movement	– Play music from different genres and introduce various dance styles. – Guide children in exploring movement and expressing themselves through dance.	– Move and dance to different styles of music. – Engage in expressive movement activities and use their bodies to convey emotions and tell stories through dance.
29	Puppet Theater	– Create a puppet theater and perform puppet shows	Cardboard, fabric, craft materials	Help children create a puppet theater using cardboard and fabric. – Guide them in creating puppets and props.Encourage puppet show performances.	Participate in puppet theater setup and creation.Use puppets and props to perform puppet shows and engage in imaginative play.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
30	Musical Storytelling	– Combine music and storytelling by creating a musical story	Instruments, storybook	– Read a storybook to the children. – Provide musical instruments. – Guide them in creating a musical accompaniment to the story. – Encourage them to retell the story musically.	– Listen to a story and create music to accompany the story. – Engage in musical storytelling by retelling the story using instruments and sound effects.

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