Nursery 2 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 2 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 2 -AGES 4-5

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 2 Age 4 – 5

First term

Wee k 1	Storytelling and Narrative Skills	To develop storytelling and narrative skills by using vocabulary effectively, sequencing events, and expressing ideas coherently.	Storybooks, puppets, picture cards.	Choose a storybook and read it aloud to the children, using expressive language and gestures. Engage children in discussions about the story, asking questions to encourage their participation. Use puppets and picture cards to act out and retell parts of the story.	Listen attentively to the story, respond to questions and participate in discussions about the characters, events, and settings. Take turns using puppets to retell parts of the story and create their own narratives using picture cards.
Wee k 2	Oral Presentations	To develop oral presentation skills by expressing ideas clearly, using appropriate vocabulary and intonation, and engaging the audience.	Visual aids, topic cards	Provide visual aids and topic cards with simple prompts for each child. Encourage children to prepare short presentations based on the topics. Help them practice speaking clearly and using appropriate	Choose a topic card and prepare a short presentation using the visual aids. Practice speaking in front of the class, using clear and confident language. Engage the audience by

				gestures and expressions.	asking questions and inviting their participation.
Wee	Descriptive	To develop	Objects of	Provide a	Choose an
k 3	Language	descriptive	various	variety of	object or
		language	shapes,	objects and	picture card
		skills by using	sizes, and	picture cards.	and take turns
		adjectives,	textures,	Model	describing it
		vivid	picture cards.	descriptive	using
		vocabulary,		language by	adjectives and
		and sensory		selecting an	sensory
		details to		object or	details.
		describe		picture and	Practice using
		objects and		using	vivid
		scenes.		adjectives and	vocabulary to
				sensory details	create clear
				to describe it.	mental
				Encourage	images for the
				children to do	listeners.
				the same,	Listen to
				focusing on	others’
				specific	descriptions
				attributes and	and provide
				using	feedback
				expressive
				language.
Wee	Discussion	To develop	Discussion	Introduce a	Engage in
k 4	and Debate	discussion	topics or	discussion	class
		and debate	prompts,	topic or prompt	discussions
		skills by	debate rules.	and facilitate a	by expressing
		expressing		class	their opinions
		opinions,		discussion.	and listening
		listening to		Encourage	to others.
		others’		children to	Participate in
		perspectives,		express their	debates,
		and		opinions and	presenting
		presenting		listen	arguments in
		logical		respectfully to	a logical and
		arguments.		others.	organized
				Introduce basic	manner.

				debate rules and organize debates on age- appropriate topics, allowing children to present their arguments.	Practice active listening and respond respectfully to different viewpoints
Wee	Language	To reinforce	Word cards,	Use word	Play
k 5	Games	vocabulary	memory	cards to play	vocabulary
		and language	cards, board	vocabulary	matching
		skills through	games.	matching	games,
		interactive		games,	memory
		and engaging		memory cards	games, and
		language		for memory	board games
		games.		and	that involve
				concentration	language
				games, and	skills. Practice
				board games	using
				that require	vocabulary,
				language skills	following
				(e.g.,	instructions,
				answering	and engaging
				questions,	in
				giving	conversations
				instructions).	during
				Provide	gameplay
				guidance and
				support during
				gameplay.
Wee	Rhymes and	To develop	Nursery	Introduce	Listen to
k 6	Poetry	phonological	rhymes,	nursery	nursery
		awareness	poetry books,	rhymes and	rhymes and
		and rhythmic	musical	poetry to the	poems,
		skills through	instruments.	children,	focusing on
		exploring		emphasizing	the rhythm,
		rhymes and		rhythm, rhyme,	rhyme, and
		engaging in		and repetition.	repetition.
		poetry		Read or recite	Participate in
		activities.		poems with	echo reading,

				expressive voice and gestures. Engage children in echo reading, where they repeat lines after the teacher. Provide musical instruments for children to create rhythmic accompanimen ts to the rhymes and poems.	repeating lines after the teacher. Use musical instruments to create rhythmic patterns that complement the rhymes and poems
Wee k 7	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break
Wee k 8	Vocabulary Building	To expand vocabulary through exploring different themes and engaging in word-related activities.	Vocabulary word cards, themed picture books	Introduce vocabulary word cards related to a specific theme (e.g., animals, food, transportation). Read themed picture books and discuss the meanings of unfamiliar words. Engage children in activities such as matching words with corresponding pictures or	Look at vocabulary word cards and listen to the teacher’s explanations of their meanings. Participate in discussions about themed picture books, identifying and discussing new words. Engage in vocabulary- related activities to reinforce word

				creating word collages	meanings and associations.
Wee	Listening	To develop	Audio	Play audio	Listen to
k 9	Comprehensi	listening	recordings,	recordings of	audio
	on	comprehensi	storybooks,	stories or	recordings
		on skills by	listening	instructions	and follow
		following	comprehensi	and ask	instructions
		instructions,	on	questions to	accurately.
		responding to	worksheets.	assess	Answer
		questions,		children’s	questions
		and		understanding.	based on the
		understandin		Read	audio or
		g narratives.		storybooks	storybooks,
				aloud, pausing	demonstrating
				at key points to	comprehensio
				engage	n. Participate
				children in	in discussions
				predicting	about stories,
				outcomes or	sharing
				retelling the	predictions
				story. Provide	and retelling
				listening	key events.
				comprehension	Complete
				worksheets to	listening
				assess	comprehensio
				comprehension	n worksheets
				skills.	to reinforce
					understanding
					.
Wee	Conversation	To develop	Conversation	Use	Engage in
k 10	Skills	conversation	prompt cards,	conversation	conversations
		al skills by	role-play	prompt cards	based on
		taking turns,	props.	to initiate	prompt cards,
		using		discussions on	taking turns to
		appropriate		various topics.	share their
		language,		Model effective	thoughts and
		and engaging		conversation	respond to
		in meaningful		skills, such as	others.
		exchanges.		listening	Practice
				attentively,	active
				taking turns,	listening,

				and using appropriate language. Provide props for role-play activities that require conversational interactions.	asking follow- up questions, and using appropriate language. Participate in role-play activities to simulate real- life conversations.
Wee k 11	Storytelling and Creative Writing	To foster storytelling and creative writing skills by creating original narratives and expressing ideas through writing.	Writing materials, story starters, picture prompts.	Provide story starters or picture prompts to inspire children’s storytelling and creative writing. Guide them in creating narratives, focusing on story structure, character development, and descriptive language. Offer support and feedback during the writing process.	Use story starters or picture prompts as inspiration to create their own narratives. Develop characters, settings, and plotlines, and express ideas through writing. Revise and edit their stories with guidance from the teacher.
Wee k 12	Assessment

Second Term

Wee k 1	Nonfiction Exploration	To develop comprehensio n and language skills by exploring nonfiction texts and engaging in discussions and activities related to factual information.	Nonfiction books, informational posters, graphic organizers.	Introduce nonfiction books on various topics (e.g., animals, plants, space). Read aloud and discuss key facts, using informational posters to enhance understanding . Engage children in activities such as creating graphic organizers to organize information and presenting interesting facts to the class.	Listen to nonfiction texts, actively participate in discussions, and ask questions to deepen understanding . Use graphic organizers to record and organize information from nonfiction books. Present interesting facts they have learned to the class.
Wee k 2	Vocabulary Games	To reinforce and expand vocabulary through engaging and interactive word games.	Word cards, vocabulary bingo, word puzzles.	Use word cards to play vocabulary games such as matching, memory, or “I Spy.” Organize vocabulary bingo games where children identify and mark words called out by	Participate in vocabulary games by matching words, playing memory games, or engaging in “I Spy” activities. Play vocabulary bingo and identify words called out by the teacher.

				the teacher. Provide word puzzles for children to solve by finding and connecting related words	Solve word puzzles by finding and connecting related words
Wee	Oral	To develop	Research	Guide children	Choose a
k 3	Presentations	oral	materials	in selecting a	topic of
		presentation	(books,	topic of	interest,
		skills by	websites),	interest and	conduct
		researching	visuals aids	conducting	research
		and	(posters,	research	using
		presenting	props).	using age-	available
		information on		appropriate	resources,
		a chosen		resources.	and organize
		topic.		Teach them	the
				how to	information
				organize	gathered.
				information,	Create visual
				create visuals	aids such as
				aids, and	posters or
				deliver	props to
				effective oral	enhance their
				presentations.	presentations.
				Provide	Deliver oral
				feedback and	presentations
				support during	to the class,
				the	using clear
				preparation	and confident
				and	language
				presentation
				process.
Wee	Listening to	To develop	Audio	Play audio	Listen
k 4	Narratives	listening	recordings of	recordings of	attentively to
		comprehensio	stories, story	stories,	audio
		n and	comprehensio	pausing at key	recordings of
		narrative skills	n worksheets	moments to	stories,
		by listening to		engage	following
		stories and		children in	along and

		retelling or		predicting	engaging in
		responding to		outcomes or	discussions.
		them.		discussing	Predict
				characters	outcomes,
				and events.	discuss
				Provide story	characters
				comprehensio	and events,
				n worksheets	and express
				to assess	personal
				listening	opinions or
				comprehensio	feelings about
				n skills and	the stories.
				encourage	Complete
				children to	story
				retell or	comprehensio
				respond to the	n worksheets
				stories they	to reinforce
				have listened	listening
				to.	comprehensio
					n skills.
Wee	Group	To develop	Discussion	Introduce	Participate in
k 5	Discussions	effective	topics or	discussion	group
	and Debates	communicatio	prompts,	topics or	discussions,
		n skills by	debate rules.	prompts that	sharing their
		engaging in		encourage	thoughts, and
		group		critical	actively
		discussions		thinking and	listening to
		and debates		respectful	others.
		on various		exchange of	Respectfully
		topics.		ideas.	respond to
				Facilitate	different
				group	viewpoints
				discussions,	and engage in
				ensuring that	meaningful
				each child has	exchanges.
				the	Engage in
				opportunity to	debates,
				share their	presenting
				thoughts and	arguments
				respond to	and
				others.	supporting
				Introduce	their

				basic debate	viewpoints
				rules and	with logical
				organize	reasoning.
				debates on
				age-
				appropriate
				topics,
				allowing
				children to
				present and
				defend their
				viewpoints.
Wee k 6	Expressive Language and Storytelling	To develop expressive language skills and storytelling abilities through engaging activities and creative expression. Materials: Storybooks, picture cards, props.	Storybooks, picture cards, props.	Choose a storybook and read it aloud to the children, using expressive language and gestures. Engage children in discussions about the story, asking open-ended questions to encourage their participation. Use picture cards and props to act out and retell parts of the story, allowing children to join in and express themselves.	Listen attentively to the story, respond to questions, and participate in discussions about the characters, events, and settings. Use picture cards and props to reenact and retell parts of the story, expressing their ideas and using imaginative language. Collaborate with peers to create alternative endings or new storylines
Wee	Midterm	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break

k 7	break
Wee	Vocabulary	To promote	Flashcards,	Introduce new	Identify and
k 8	Development	vocabulary	objects,	vocabulary	learn new
		development	sensory	words using	vocabulary
		through	materials.	flashcards	words through
		interactive		and provide	visual cues
		and hands-on		contextual	and
		activities.		examples.	contextual
				Engage	examples.
				children in	Explore
				hands-on	objects and
				activities that	sensory
				involve	materials
				manipulating	related to the
				objects and	vocabulary
				exploring	words,
				sensory	describing
				materials	their attributes
				related to the	and using the
				vocabulary	words in
				words.	sentences.
				Encourage	Engage in
				them to use	conversations
				the words in	with peers,
				sentences	using the
				and engage in	newly
				conversations	acquired
				using the	vocabulary.
				newly learned
				vocabulary.
Wee	Listening and	To develop	Audio	Play audio	Listen
k 9	Following	listening skills	recordings,	recordings	attentively to
	Instructions	and the ability	visual cues,	with simple	audio
		to follow	simple	instructions	recordings
		instructions	instructions.	and guide	with
		accurately.		children in	instructions
				following them	and follow
				accurately.	them step by
				Use visual	step. Use
				cues, such as	visual cues to
				pictures or	support

				diagrams, to	understanding
				support	and reinforce
				understanding	listening skills.
				and reinforce	Participate in
				listening skills.	activities that
				Provide	require
				opportunities	following
				for children to	multi-step
				practice	instructions,
				following	demonstrating
				multi-step	accuracy and
				instructions in	attention to
				various	detail
				activities.
Wee	Conversation	To enhance	Conversation	Use	Engage in
k 10	al Skills	conversational	cards, role-	conversation	conversations
		skills by	play props.	cards to	based on the
		encouraging		initiate	provided
		meaningful		discussions	conversation
		exchanges		on various	cards,
		and active		topics,	expressing
		participation.		encouraging	their thoughts
				children to	and actively
				share their	listening to
				thoughts and	others.
				ideas. Model	Practice turn-
				effective	taking, asking
				conversational	follow-up
				skills, such as	questions,
				active	and using
				listening, turn-	appropriate
				taking, and	language
				asking follow-	during
				up questions.	conversations.
				Provide props	Participate in
				for role-play	role-play
				activities that	activities to
				involve	simulate real-
				conversational	life
				interactions.	conversational
					situations.

Wee k 11	Story Creation	To foster creativity and storytelling skills by allowing children to create their own stories	Story prompts, art supplies, storyboards.	Provide story prompts or story starter sentences to inspire children’s creativity. Encourage them to use their imagination and create their own stories. Offer art supplies for illustrating their stories or creating storyboards to plan out the plot and characters.	Use the provided story prompts or story starter sentences as inspiration to create their own unique stories. Develop characters, settings, and storylines using their imagination. Illustrate their stories or create storyboards to enhance visualization and planning skills.
Wee k 12	Assessment

Third Term

Wee k 1

Descriptive Language and Observation Skills

To develop descriptive language skills and enhance observation

Nature objects, picture cards, descriptive

Take children on nature walks or provide nature objects for

Observe nature objects closely, using descriptive language to

		abilities	word cards.	them to	describe their
		through		observe.	characteristics
		engaging		Encourage	. Use
		activities and		them to use	descriptive
		exploration.		descriptive	word cards to
				language to	expand their
				describe the	vocabulary
				objects, their	and
				colors,	incorporate
				shapes, and	descriptive
				textures. Use	words into
				picture cards	their
				and	descriptions.
				descriptive	Engage in
				word cards to	group
				expand their	discussions,
				vocabulary	sharing their
				and promote	observations
				detailed	and actively
				descriptions.	listening to
				Engage in	others’
				group	descriptions.
				discussions	Participate in
				where children	activities that
				share their	require them
				observations	to match
				and use	objects with
				descriptive	their
				language to	corresponding
				describe their	descriptions.
				surroundings.
Wee	Listening and	To enhance	Storybooks,	Read aloud a	Listen
k 2	Retelling	listening skills	story	storybook to	attentively to
		and retelling	sequencing	the children,	the story,
		abilities by	cards.	emphasizing	focusing on
		engaging in		key events	key events
		storytelling		and	and
		and retelling		characters.	characters.
		activities		Engage them	Participate in
				in discussions	discussions
				about the	about the
				story and	story and

				encourage	share their
				them to retell	understanding
				the story in	of the plot and
				their own	characters.
				words. Use	Practice
				story	retelling the
				sequencing	story using
				cards to help	their own
				children	words and
				organize the	referring to the
				story’s events	story
				and practice	sequencing
				retelling the	cards to
				story in the	ensure
				correct	accurate
				sequence.	sequence and
					recall.
Wee	Rhyme Time	To promote	Rhyme	Introduce	Identify and
k 3		phonological	cards,	rhyming words	match rhyming
		awareness	nursery	using rhyme	words using
		and language	rhymes.	cards and	rhyme cards.
		rhythm		nursery	Create their
		through		rhymes.	own rhymes
		rhyming		Engage	and complete
		activities.		children in	rhyming
				rhyming	patterns.
				activities such	Recite nursery
				as identifying	rhymes,
				and matching	focusing on
				rhyming	the rhythm
				words,	and rhyming
				creating new	words.
				rhymes, and	Participate in
				completing	rhyming
				rhyming	games and
				patterns.	activities to
				Practice	reinforce
				reciting	phonological
				nursery	awareness
				rhymes	and develop
				together,	an
				emphasizing	appreciation

				the rhythm and rhyming words.	for language rhythm
Wee	Communicatio	To encourage	Art	Provide art	Use art
k 4	n through Art	communicatio	supplies,	supplies and	supplies to
		n skills and	drawing	encourage	create
		self-	paper,	children to	drawings that
		expression	picture	create	communicate
		through art	cards.	drawings that	a story or
		activities		tell a story or	personal
				convey their	expression.
				thoughts and	Use picture
				emotions. Use	cards as
				picture cards	inspiration and
				as prompts for	prompts for
				discussion	discussion.
				and	Participate in
				inspiration.	conversations
				Engage in	about their
				conversations	artwork,
				about the	sharing their
				children’s	thoughts,
				artwork,	ideas, and
				encouraging	interpretations
				them to	. Practice
				express their	describing
				ideas and	their artwork
				interpretations	and the
				.	emotions or
					messages it
					conveys.
Wee	Collaborative	To develop	Story	Provide story	Participate in
k 5	Storytelling	collaborative	prompts,	prompts or	group
		skills and	storytelling	story starter	storytelling
		storytelling	props.	sentences to	activities by
		abilities		initiate a	contributing to
		through group		collaborative	the story’s
		storytelling		storytelling	plot, creating
		activities.		activity. Divide	characters,
				the children	and describing
				into small	settings. Take

				groups and	turns in
				assign roles	sharing ideas
				(e.g.,	and building
				storyteller,	upon each
				character	other’s
				creator,	contributions
				setting
				describer).
				Encourage
				each group to
				contribute to
				the story by
				taking turns
				adding to the
				plot,
				describing
				characters,
				and creating
				settings.
				Provide
				storytelling
				props to
				enhance their
				storytelling
				experience.
Wee	Oral	To develop	Picture	Provide	Prepare short
k 6	Presentations	oral	cards,	picture cards	oral
		presentation	props,	as prompts for	presentations
		skills and	presentatio	short oral	based on the
		confidence in	n materials	presentations.	provided
		speaking in	(e.g.,	Guide children	picture cards.
		front of others.	charts,	in organizing	Use props and
			posters).	their thoughts	visual aids to
				and ideas,	support their
				and help them	presentations.
				create simple	Practice
				presentations	speaking
				using props	clearly and
				and visual	confidently,
				aids. Support	using
				them in	appropriate
				practicing	gestures and

				clear and confident speaking, using appropriate gestures and eye contact. Provide constructive feedback to help improve their presentation skills.	eye contact. Listen to and provide feedback to their peers’ presentations.
Wee k 7	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break	Midterm break
Wee k 8	Listening and Following Directions	To develop listening skills and the ability to follow directions accurately.	Listening activity recordings, visual cues, simple instructions.	Use recordings of listening activities and provide clear and concise instructions. Engage children in activities that require active listening and following directions, such as following a recipe or completing a sequence of actions. Use visual cues and gestures to support understanding and reinforce	Listen attentively to recordings of listening activities and follow the instructions provided. Participate in activities that require following multi-step directions accurately. Use visual cues and gestures to support understanding . Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in following

				listening skills. Provide opportunities for children to practice following multi-step instructions accurately	directions.
Wee	Discussion and	To develop	Discussion	Provide	Engage in
k 9	Debate	critical thinking	prompts,	discussion	structured
		and	debate	prompts or	discussions
		communicatio	topics.	debate topics	and debates
		n skills		on age-	on provided
		through		appropriate	prompts or
		structured		subjects.	topics.
		discussions		Facilitate	Express their
		and debates.		structured	thoughts and
				discussions	opinions
				where children	clearly,
				can share	supporting
				their thoughts,	their
				opinions, and	arguments
				experiences.	with reasons.
				Encourage	Listen actively
				them to	to their peers’
				express their	viewpoints,
				viewpoints,	ask questions,
				listen to others	and provide
				respectfully,	respectful
				and support	feedback.
				their	Develop
				arguments	critical thinking
				with reasons.	skills by
				Guide them in	analyzing
				developing	different
				critical	perspectives
				thinking skills	and forming
				by asking	well-reasoned
				probing	opinions.
				questions.

Wee k 10	Poetry and Rhyme	To promote language rhythm and phonological awareness through poetry and rhyme activities	Rhyme cards, poetry books, musical instruments (optional)	Introduce different forms of poetry, such as nursery rhymes and simple poems. Use rhyme cards to explore rhyming words and patterns. Engage children in reciting poems, emphasizing rhythm and rhyme. Encourage them to create their own rhymes and poems. Incorporate musical instruments to add rhythm and sound effects to their recitations, if available.	Participate in reciting nursery rhymes and poems, focusing on rhythm and rhyme. Use rhyme cards to identify and match rhyming words. Create their own rhymes and poems, experimenting with language rhythm and sounds. Explore using musical instruments to enhance their recitations, if available.
Wee k 11	Communicatio n through Drama	To enhance communicatio n skills and self- expression through dramatic play and role- playing activities.	Dress-up costumes, props, story prompts.	Provide dress- up costumes and props for dramatic play. Use story prompts to initiate role- playing activities. Encourage children to	Participate in dramatic play, using dress-up costumes and props to take on different roles. Engage in role-playing activities based on story prompts,

				take on different roles, express their ideas and emotions, and engage in imaginative play. Support their language development by engaging in conversations about their characters and the scenarios they create.	expressing their ideas and emotions. Use their imagination to create scenarios and engage in conversations with their peers. Practice active listening and responding to their peers’ ideas during role-playing activities. Reflect on their experiences and share their thoughts and feelings about the characters and situations they explored.
Wee k 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 2 Age 4 – 5

First term

Week 1

Fundamental Movement Skills

To develop and refine fundamental movement skills, including running, jumping, hopping, skipping, throwing, and catching. To enhance coordination, balance, and spatial awareness.

Open space or outdoor playground Cones or markers for setting up activity stations Soft balls, bean bags, and other throwing/catchi ng objects Hula hoops, balance beams, and other equipment for balance and coordination activities

Demonstrate and teach fundamental movement skills, such as running, jumping, hopping, and skipping, in a sequential and progressive manner. Set up activity stations to practice specific skills. For example, create a running track, a hopping station with designated markers, and a throwing/catchi ng area. Use games and challenges to make the activities more engaging and fun. For instance, create an obstacle course that incorporates various movements and skills.

Practice fundamental movement skills like running, jumping, hopping, skipping, throwing, and catching in various activities and games. Engage in specific skill stations, following the teacher’s instructions and practicing the movements. Participate in group games and challenges that involve running, jumping, throwing, or catching. Receive feedback and guidance from the teacher to improve their technique and

				Provide individualized feedback and support to help children improve their movement techniques and coordination	coordination.
Week 2	Balance and Coordinatio n	To enhance balance, coordination, and body control through structured activities. To develop spatial awareness and proprioceptiv e skills.	Balance beams or planks Hoops or cones for creating obstacle courses Bean bags or soft objects for balancing exercises Music player for movement- based activities	Set up a balance beam or plank for children to practice walking, hopping, and jumping while maintaining balance. Create obstacle courses using hoops or cones, incorporating crawling, stepping, and jumping movements to improve coordination and spatial awareness. Use bean bags or soft objects for balancing exercises, such as balancing them on	Practice walking, hopping, and jumping on a balance beam or plank, focusing on maintaining balance and control. Navigate through obstacle courses, crawling, stepping, and jumping over hoops or cones to improve coordination and spatial awareness. Engage in balancing exercises using bean bags or soft objects, challenging themselves

				different body parts or walking while balancing them on their heads. Incorporate music and movement activities that involve coordinated movements, such as following rhythm patterns or imitating animal movements.	to balance them on different body parts. Participate in music and movement activities, following rhythm patterns or imitating animal movements to enhance coordination and body control
Week 3	Fitness and Body Awareness	To promote physical fitness, endurance, and body awareness through structured exercises and activities. To develop an understandin g of the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle.	Open space or outdoor playground Cones or markers for setting up activity stations Music player for movement- based activities Mats or towels for stretching exercises	Guide children through warm- up exercises to prepare their bodies for physical activities. Include stretching exercises to improve flexibility Set up activity stations with different fitness challenges, such as jumping jacks, high knees, lunges, and push-ups. Introduce fun fitness games	Participate in warm-up exercises, including stretching, to prepare their bodies for physical activities. Engage in fitness challenges at activity stations, such as performing jumping jacks, high knees, lunges, or push-ups. Take part in

				and activities that get children moving and active, such as Simon Says, animal movements, or dance routines. Teach basic yoga or stretching exercises to promote flexibility, body awareness, and relaxation. Discuss the importance of regular physical activity and a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing the benefits of exercise for the body and mind..	interactive fitness games and activities that encourage movement, coordination, and endurance. Learn and practice basic yoga or stretching exercises to improve flexibility and body awareness. Engage in discussions about the importance of physical activity and healthy living, sharing their own experiences and ideas
Week 4	Movement Exploration	Develop coordination and balance skills. Improve gross motor skills through various movement activities. Enhance	Cones Hula hoops Scarves Bean bags Balance beams	Set up an obstacle course using cones, hula hoops, and balance beams, and guide children through it, encouraging	Explore the obstacle course, moving through different stations and practicing various movements. Participate in

		body awareness and control.		them to navigate the course using different movements. Introduce movement games like “Follow the Leader” or “Simon Says” to promote coordination and body control. Demonstrate various movements, such as skipping, hopping, galloping, and jumping, and encourage children to practice and imitate these movements. Conduct group activities that involve throwing and catching scarves or bean bags to improve hand- eye coordination	movement games, following the leader’s actions or imitating the teacher’s movements. Practice different movements independentl y or with a partner, such as skipping, hopping, galloping, and jumping. Engage in group activities, such as throwing and catching scarves or bean bags, to improve hand-eye coordination.
Week 5	Body Control and	Enhance body control	Balance boards	Introduce balance boards	Practice balancing on

	Balance	and balance skills. Improve fine motor skills through activities that require precision and control. Develop spatial awareness and sense of body position.	Cones Bean bags Small balls Hoops	and guide children in practicing balancing on them, promoting core strength and stability. Set up cones in different patterns and guide children to move around them while maintaining balance and control. Conduct activities that require precise movements, such as tossing bean bags into hoops or rolling small balls into targets. Engage children in activities that involve body control and spatial awareness, such as crawling through tunnels or balancing on designated body parts.	balance boards, trying to maintain stability and control. Move around cones in different patterns, focusing on maintaining balance while navigating the course. Participate in activities that require precision and control, such as tossing bean bags into hoops or rolling small balls into targets. Engage in activities that involve body control and spatial awareness, such as crawling through tunnels or balancing on designated body parts.
Week	Active Play	Develop	Balls of various	Teach and

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and Sports Skills

sports- related skills, such as throwing, catching, and kicking. Improve coordination and agility through active play. Foster teamwork and sportsmanshi p.

sizes Cones Skipping ropes Bat and ball set Parachute

practice fundamental sports skills, such as throwing, catching, and kicking, using balls of various sizes. Organize active play sessions, incorporating activities like tag games, relay races, and obstacle courses to improve coordination and agility. Introduce team-based games, like soccer or basketball, and facilitate cooperative play and teamwork among the children. Engage children in group activities using a parachute, promoting cooperative movement and coordination.

Practice sports skills, such as throwing, catching, and kicking, using balls of different sizes. Participate in active play sessions, joining in tag games, relay races, and obstacle courses to improve coordination and agility. 3. Play team- based games, such as soccer or basketball, working together with their peers and practicing cooperation and sportsmanshi p.

Week 7 midter m
Week 8	Balance and Coordinatio n	Develop balance and coordination skills. Improve body control and spatial awareness. Enhance gross motor skills through various movements. Encourage teamwork and cooperation.	Balance beams Hula hoops Cones or markers Scarves or ribbons	Set up a balance beam course with different levels of difficulty. Guide children in walking, jumping, and hopping along the balance beams. Demonstrate activities using hula hoops, such as spinning them around the waist or tossing them in the air. Organize group activities that require coordination, such as passing scarves or ribbons in a circle.	Practice walking, jumping, and hopping on the balance beams. Explore different ways to maneuver and balance on the beams. Engage in individual or group activities with hula hoops, trying different movements and tricks. Participate in cooperative games, passing scarves or ribbons to develop coordination skills.
Week 9	Fine Motor Skills and Manipulatio n	Develop fine motor skills and hand- eye	Scissors Crayons or markers Playdough or	Provide cutting exercises with safety scissors to improve hand control	Practice cutting paper along designated lines using

		coordination. Enhance finger and hand strength. Improve dexterity and precision in manipulating objects. Foster creativity and imagination through arts and crafts activities	clay Puzzles or building blocks	and cutting skills. Offer drawing and coloring activities that encourage fine motor control. Introduce playdough or clay activities to enhance hand strength and manipulation. Introduce puzzles or building blocks to promote problem- solving and fine motor skills.	safety scissors. Engage in drawing and coloring activities, focusing on controlling crayons or markers. Mold and shape playdough or clay using fingers and hands to create different objects. Solve puzzles or build structures with blocks, improving hand-eye coordination and problem- solving skills.
Week 10	Health and Fitness	Promote physical fitness and healthy habits. Develop stamina and endurance through physical	Cones or markers Gym mats or soft surfaces Music player	Organize fitness circuits that include activities like jumping jacks, jogging, and hopping. Lead stretching exercises to improve flexibility and	Participate in fitness circuits, following instructions for jumping jacks, jogging in place, and other exercises. Engage in

		activities. Improve cardiovascul ar health through active exercises. Enhance body awareness and the importance of a balanced lifestyle		body awareness. Conduct group games that involve running, hopping, and skipping. Discuss healthy habits like regular exercise, balanced diet, and sufficient sleep	stretching exercises, mimicking the teacher’s movements and holding stretches. Take part in group games that involve running, hopping, and skipping to improve cardiovascul ar health. Engage in discussions about healthy habits and share personal experiences related to exercise and healthy lifestyles.
Week 11	Revision
Week 12	Assessmen t

Second Term

Wee k 1

Spatial Awareness and Body

Develop spatial awareness and body

Cones or markers Gym mats or

Set up an obstacle course using cones or

Navigate through the obstacle course,

	Control	control. Enhance gross motor skills through spatial movements. Improve balance and coordination. Foster creativity and imagination through movement activities	soft surfaces Scarves or ribbons Music player	markers to promote spatial awareness and body control. Lead activities that require balance, such as walking on a balance beam or stepping on different shapes. Demonstrate movements with scarves or ribbons, encouraging children to explore different ways of moving. Play music and guide children in dancing or moving creatively to foster imagination and body coordination	following the teacher’s instructions for crawling, jumping, and stepping over obstacles. Practice walking on the balance beam, focusing on maintaining balance and control. Experiment with movements using scarves or ribbons, exploring different body positions and actions. Express themselves through creative movements, responding to the music and allowing their bodies to freely move.
Wee k 2	Ball Skills and Hand- Eye Coordinatio n	Develop ball skills and hand-eye coordination. Improve throwing,	Soft balls of various sizes Cones or markers Hoops or	Teach basic throwing and catching techniques using soft balls of different	Practice throwing and catching balls of different sizes, gradually

		catching, and kicking abilities. Enhance hand dexterity and finger control. Promote teamwork and cooperation through group activities.	targets Music player	sizes. Set up targets or hoops for children to practice throwing or kicking balls into. Demonstrate finger control exercises, such as picking up small objects or threading beads. Organize group activities that involve passing and sharing the ball, promoting teamwork and cooperation.	increasing the difficulty. Aim at targets or kick balls into hoops, refining their accuracy and coordination. Engage in finger control activities, picking up small objects or manipulating beads. Participate in group games that require passing or sharing the ball, developing teamwork and cooperation skills.
Wee k 3	Body Strength and Fitness	Promote body strength and overall fitness. Develop endurance and stamina through physical activities. Enhance core strength and muscle coordination.	Cones or markers Gym mats or soft surfaces Music player	Organize fitness circuits with activities like jumping jacks, squats, and lunges. Lead exercises that focus on core strength, such as planks and sit-ups. Guide children in performing	Participate in fitness circuits, following instructions for jumping jacks, squats, and other exercises. Practice core- strengthening exercises like planks and sit- ups, gradually increasing the

		Encourage the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle		various yoga poses to improve flexibility and balance. Discuss the importance of regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing the benefits of staying active.	difficulty. Explore different yoga poses, holding each pose and focusing on balance and flexibility. Engage in discussions about the importance of exercise and healthy living, sharing personal experiences and ideas
Wee k 4	Balance and Coordinatio n	Develop balance and coordination skills.     Improve spatial awareness and body control. Enhance fine motor skills through activities that require precise movements. Promote confidence and self- esteem through	Balance beams or makeshift balance surfaces (e.g., lines on the floor) Bean bags or small objects for balancing activities Hula hoops Scarves or small fabric squares	Set up balance beams or improvised balance surfaces for children to practice walking, hopping, and balancing.     Lead activities that require spatial awareness, such as stepping over obstacles or maneuvering	. Practice walking along balance beams, gradually increasing the level of difficulty by adding obstacles or turns.     Participate in activities that require spatial awareness, like stepping over and in between objects or navigating through a

		successful participation in physical challenges.		through a simple obstacle course. Provide opportunities for fine motor skill development, such as using bean bags for tossing and catching or picking up small objects with tweezers. Create physical challenges and games that allow children to showcase their newly acquired skills, fostering a sense of achievement and boosting self- confidence.	simple obstacle course. Engage in activities that improve fine motor skills, such as tossing and catching bean bags or picking up small objects using tweezers. Take part in physical challenges and games that allow them to demonstrate their balance, coordination, and fine motor skills, boosting their self- confidence
Wee k 5	Body Awareness and Movement Exploration	Develop body awareness and control.     Explore different movement patterns and sequences.	Open space for movement activities Music player Scarves or ribbons for movement exploration	Lead activities that promote body awareness and control, such as stretching exercises, body tracing, and mirror	Engage in stretching exercises and body tracing activities to develop body awareness and control.     Explore

		Improve coordination and rhythm through movement activities. Enhance spatial awareness and body positioning.		movements.     Guide children in exploring different movement patterns and sequences, incorporating movements like crawling, jumping, and rolling. Play music and lead movement activities that encourage coordination and rhythm, such as dance or movement games. Provide opportunities for children to practice spatial awareness and body positioning, like following directions to move in different directions or arranging themselves in various formations.	different movement patterns and sequences through activities like crawling through tunnels, jumping over obstacles, and rolling on mats. Participate in movement activities accompanied by music, focusing on coordination and rhythm. Practice spatial awareness and body positioning by following directions to move in different directions or arranging themselves in formations.
Wee	Self-care	Develop self-	Dolls or	Engage	Participate in

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and Healthy Habits

care skills, such as dressing and personal hygiene.     Promote healthy habits, including proper handwashing and healthy eating. Enhance understanding of the body and its needs. Foster independence and responsibility for personal well-being.

puppets for role-playing activities Props for pretend play related to self-care (e.g., toothbrushes , soap, clothing items) Visual aids or posters on handwashing and healthy eating

children in role-playing activities that involve dressing dolls or puppets and practicing personal hygiene routines.     Discuss and demonstrate proper handwashing techniques, and provide opportunities for children to practice handwashing. Use visual aids or posters to discuss healthy eating habits, such as the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. Encourage children to take responsibility for their personal well- being by involving them in simple tasks like setting the

role-playing activities, dressing dolls or puppets and practicing personal hygiene routines with guidance from the teacher.     Learn and practice proper handwashing techniques, understanding the importance of hygiene. Engage in discussions and activities that promote healthy eating habits, such as identifying different fruits and vegetables or sorting food into healthy and unhealthy categories. Take on age- appropriate responsibilities for personal well-being, such as choosing their clothes for the

				table or choosing healthy snacks	day or assisting with setting the table for meals.
Wee k 7	Midterm break
Wee k 8	Movement Exploration	Develop coordination and control of large muscle movements. Enhance spatial awareness and body awareness. Improve balance and stability. Explore different ways of moving and manipulating objects.	Soft play equipment (e.g., mats, tunnels, balance beams) Balls of various sizes and textures Hoops and cones for creating obstacle courses Scarves or ribbons for creative movement activities	Set up a movement exploration area with soft play equipment, encouraging children to climb, crawl, and navigate through tunnels and over balance beams. Lead activities that promote spatial awareness, such as moving around cones or crawling through hoops. Demonstrate and guide balance exercises, like walking along a straight line or standing on one foot. Introduce object	Engage in free play on the soft play equipment, exploring different movements and challenging their coordination and balance. Participate in games and activities that involve navigating around cones or crawling through hoops, developing spatial awareness. Practice balance exercises, following the teacher’s instructions and gradually increasing difficulty. Manipulate

				manipulation activities, such as rolling, throwing, and catching balls of different sizes.	balls of various sizes, practicing rolling, throwing, and catching skills.
Wee k 9	Fine Motor Skills	Develop fine motor skills, including hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.     Enhance pencil control and grip for writing readiness. Practice cutting skills and hand strength. Explore creative activities that involve fine motor skills, such as threading and building	Pencils, crayons, and paper for drawing and coloring activities Child-safe scissors and various types of paper for cutting exercises Playdough or modeling clay for sculpting and shaping Beads and strings for threading activities Building blocks or construction toys for fine motor building tasks	Provide opportunities for drawing, coloring, and tracing activities to promote hand- eye coordination and pencil control.     Demonstrate proper pencil grip and offer guidance during writing and tracing exercises. Teach safe cutting techniques using child- friendly scissors and encourage cutting along straight lines, curves, and simple shapes. Engage children in playdough or	Participate in drawing, coloring, and tracing activities, using pencils and crayons to enhance hand- eye coordination.     Practice holding and controlling pencils with guidance from the teacher. Learn and improve cutting skills, cutting along straight lines, curves, and simple shapes. Manipulate and shape playdough or clay, strengthening hand muscles and refining finger

				clay activities, promoting hand strength and finger dexterity through squeezing, rolling, and shaping.	movements. Engage in threading activities, stringing beads or pasta onto strings to enhance fine motor skills.
				Introduce threading activities, such as stringing beads or pasta, to refine fine motor skills.
Wee k 10	Gross Motor Games and Sports	Develop gross motor skills through active play and structured physical activities.     Improve coordination, agility, and body control.	Balls of various sizes for ball games Cones or markers for creating boundaries and obstacle courses Bean bags or soft objects for tossing and catching activities Hula hoops or jump ropes for coordination exercises Outdoor play area or	Organize and facilitate active games that involve running, jumping, throwing, and catching, using balls or bean bags.     Create obstacle courses using cones or markers to challenge children’s coordination and agility. Teach basic game rules and lead group	Participate in ball games that involve running, throwing, and catching, developing gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
		Learn basic game rules and practice teamwork and sportsmanship . Engage in outdoor play and exploration.			Navigate through obstacle courses, practicing coordination and body control. Learn and follow basic game rules,

			playground equipment for exploration and active play	activities that encourage teamwork and sportsmanship . Take children outdoors to engage in free play, explore the playground equipment, and participate in active games.	playing in teams and practicing good sportsmanship . Enjoy outdoor play, exploring the playground equipment, and engaging in active games that promote physical development.
Wee k 11	Revision
Wee k 12	Assessment

Third term

Wee k 1

Balance and Coordination

Develop balance and coordination

Balance beams or lines on the

Demonstrate balancing exercises and encourage

Practice walking and balancing on a balance beam

		skills. Improve body control and spatial awareness. Enhance stability and agility.	ground. Cones or markers for creating pathways. Hula hoops or spots for jumping targets.	children to imitate. Set up different balance challenges, such as walking on a balance beam or a line on the ground. Create pathways using cones or markers for children to navigate through. Guide children in jumping activities, aiming for hula hoops or spots on the ground. Provide verbal instructions and visual demonstrations to help children understand and practice the movements.	or a line on the ground. Navigate through the pathways created by the teacher, focusing on coordination and body control. Jump and aim for hula hoops or spots on the ground, improving jumping skills and accuracy. Follow the teacher’s instructions and participate in the activities with enthusiasm and effort. Reflect on their own progress and celebrate achievements with peers.
Wee k 2	Self-Care Skills	Develop independence in self-care activities. Practice dressing and undressing	Dress-up clothes (e.g., shirts, pants, socks, shoes). Visual aids or posters	Create a dress- up corner with clothes for children to practice dressing and	Explore the dress-up corner and practice dressing and undressing with different

		with minimal assistance. Demonstrate proper hygiene habits.	illustrating self-care steps. Handwashin g station with soap and towels.	undressing independently. Display visual aids or posters illustrating the steps for self- care activities, such as getting dressed and brushing teeth.	clothing items. Follow the visual aids or posters to complete self- care activities, such as getting dressed and brushing teeth.
				Teach proper handwashing techniques and provide opportunities for children to practice handwashing.	Participate in group handwashing activities, learning proper handwashing techniques.
				Encourage children to independently manage their personal belongings, such as putting on and taking off shoes.	Take responsibility for personal belongings, such as putting on and taking off shoes independently.
				Provide positive reinforcement and guidance during self-care activities.	Share their achievements in self-care with peers and express pride in their growing independence
Wee	Fundamenta	Develop	Open space	Demonstrate	Engage in
k 3	l Movement	fundamental	for running	different	running
	Skills	movement	and	fundamental	exercises,
		skills,	movement.	movement	practicing
		including		skills, such as	speed and

		running, jumping, hopping, and skipping. Improve coordination and control of body movements. Enhance spatial awareness and proprioception .	Cones or markers for setting up obstacle courses. Skipping ropes.	running, jumping, hopping, and skipping. Set up obstacle courses using cones or markers, incorporating various movements and challenges. Guide children in practicing and refining their movement skills. Introduce skipping ropes and teach basic skipping techniques. Provide positive feedback and encouragemen t to motivate children.	control. Navigate through obstacle courses, incorporating different movement skills. Practice jumping and hopping, focusing on height and landing softly. Learn and practice skipping using skipping ropes. Participate in group movement activities, following the teacher’s instructions and demonstrating improved skills.
Wee k 4	Spatial Awareness and Body Control	Develop spatial awareness and body control through various activities.	Hoops or spots for spatial awareness activities. Soft objects (e.g., bean bags, foam	Create activities that promote spatial awareness, such as jumping through hoops or stepping on	Engage in spatial awareness activities, such as jumping through hoops or stepping on spots.

		Improve balance, coordination, and proprioception . Enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination	balls). Scarves or ribbons for hand-eye coordination exercises.	spots. Guide children in throwing and catching soft objects to improve hand- eye coordination. Conduct balance and body control exercises, such as balancing on one foot or walking on a balance beam. Introduce scarves or ribbons for hand-eye coordination movements, such as swirling or tossing. Provide clear instructions and demonstrations to ensure understanding.	Practice throwing and catching soft objects to improve hand- eye coordination. Participate in balance and body control exercises, focusing on stability and control. Explore movements with scarves or ribbons, improving hand-eye coordination and creativity. Reflect on personal progress and celebrate achievements in spatial awareness and body control.
Wee k 5	Health and Fitness	Understand the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle. Develop basic knowledge of nutrition and	Visual aids or posters displaying healthy food choices and exercise examples. Music for	Discuss the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle with children. Introduce basic concepts of nutrition and	Participate in discussions about healthy habits and the benefits of exercise. Identify and discuss

		exercise. Engage in physical activities that promote cardiovascular fitness and strength.	movement and dance activities. Mats or towels for floor exercises	demonstrate healthy food choices. Display visual aids or posters showing examples of exercises and physical activities. Lead movement and dance activities, incorporating cardio exercises. Guide children in floor exercises to strengthen core muscles and improve flexibility.	healthy food choices based on visual aids or posters. Engage in movement and dance activities, following the teacher’s lead. Practice cardio exercises to improve cardiovascular fitness. Perform floor exercises to enhance strength and flexibility.
Wee k 6	Ball Skills	Develop hand- eye coordination and ball- handling skills. Improve throwing, catching, and kicking abilities. Enhance spatial awareness and teamwork.	Various balls of different sizes and textures. Cones or markers to set up activity stations. Targets or hoops for throwing and kicking activities.	Demonstrate proper techniques for throwing, catching, and kicking balls. Set up activity stations for different ball skills, such as throwing at targets or kicking into hoops. Provide	Practice throwing and catching balls with a partner, gradually increasing the distance and difficulty. Engage in kicking activities, aiming at targets or kicking balls into hoops.

				guidance and feedback on hand-eye coordination and body positioning. Encourage cooperative play and team- building exercises using balls. Modify activities based on individual skill levels and progress	Participate in group games that involve ball skills, such as relay races or soccer. Explore different types of balls, observing their sizes, textures, and bounciness. Reflect on personal improvement in ball skills and collaborate with peers in team-based activities.
Wee k 7	Midterm break
Wee k 8	Body Awareness and Dance	Develop body awareness, balance, and coordination through dance. Improve rhythm, flexibility, and creative expression. Enhance spatial and self- awareness	Music with a variety of rhythms and tempos. Scarves or ribbons for dance movements. Mats or designated dance space	Introduce different dance styles and movements to children. Play music with varying tempos and encourage children to move and express themselves. Teach basic dance steps and	Engage in warm-up exercises, stretching, and body movements to improve flexibility and coordination. Learn and practice basic dance steps and sequences,

		through movement exploration.		sequences, gradually increasing complexity. Incorporate scarves or ribbons into dance movements to enhance coordination and creativity. Provide opportunities for self- expression and improvisation through dance.	following the teacher’s instructions and rhythm of the music. Explore dance movements with scarves or ribbons, emphasizing flowing and expressive motions. Participate in group dance activities, collaborating with peers to create choreographe d routines. Reflect on personal growth in dance skills and share their creative expressions through movement.
Wee k 9	Outdoor Adventures	Enhance gross motor skills through outdoor activities and games. Foster appreciation for nature and the	Outdoor space or playground equipment. Cones or markers for setting up activity stations.	Plan and set up outdoor activities that promote gross motor skills, such as obstacle courses or	Participate in outdoor games and activities that involve running, jumping, climbing, and balancing.

environment. Develop teamwork, problem- solving, and physical endurance.

Nature- related props, such as magnifying glasses or butterfly nets.

relay races. Incorporate nature-related elements, encouraging children to explore and appreciate the natural environment. Facilitate team- building exercises and problem- solving activities, fostering cooperation and communication . Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for outdoor play, providing guidance and support as needed. Promote physical fitness and endurance through engaging outdoor games and challenges

Explore nature, observing plants, insects, and other elements of the environment. Engage in             User Continue nature-themed scavenger hunts or treasure hunts, searching for specific items or clues. 4. Collaborate with peers in team-based outdoor games, promoting teamwork and cooperation.     Develop problem- solving skills through outdoor challenges,

					such as building structures with natural materials or navigating obstacle courses.
Wee k 10	Spatial Awareness and Locomotor Skills	Develop spatial awareness and understanding of personal space. Improve locomotor skills such as running, jumping, and skipping. Encourage creativity and imagination in movement activities.	Music player, cones, hoops, scarves, jumping ropes.	Create a “dance party” atmosphere with upbeat music and encourage children to move freely within a designated space. Set up different stations with cones, hoops, and scarves for children to explore and incorporate into their movement activities. Teach and demonstrate locomotor skills like running, jumping, and skipping.	Dance and move to the music, exploring different ways to express themselves through movement. Engage in movement games using cones, hoops, and scarves. Practice locomotor skills like running, jumping, and skipping in a fun and playful manner.
Wee k 11	Revision
Wee k 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.

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 2 Age 4 – 5

First term

Week 1	Alphabet Introduction	Introduce the alphabet and letter recognition.	Alphabet cards or charts Letter manipulatives (e.g., magnetic letters) Whiteboard or chart paper Writing utensils	Display alphabet cards or charts and introduce each letter. Model letter formation and sound for each letter. Engage children in activities where they identify and match letters using manipulatives. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write letters and practice letter formation.	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces the alphabet. Participate in activities to identify and match letters using manipulatives. Practice writing letters on paper or with finger tracing. Engage in letter recognition games and songs.
Week 2	Rhyming Words	Develop phonological awareness through rhyming	Rhyming word cards or pictures Rhyming word	Introduce rhyming word cards or pictures, emphasizing	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces rhyming

		activities.	puzzles Drawing materials	the ending sounds. Engage children in rhyming word puzzles where they match rhyming pairs. Conduct activities where children generate their own rhyming words. Encourage children to create drawings inspired by rhyming words.	words. Participate in rhyming word puzzles to match rhyming pairs. Practice generating their own rhyming words and sharing them with peers. Create drawings or illustrations based on rhyming words.
Week 3	Phonics: Beginning Sounds	Identify and distinguish beginning sounds in words.	Picture cards representing various objects or animals Letter sound cards or manipulatives Whiteboard or chart paper	Display picture cards representing objects or animals. Introduce letter sound cards or manipulatives to represent beginning sounds. Engage children in activities where they identify and	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces beginning sounds. Participate in activities to identify and match beginning sounds using picture cards and letter manipulatives. Practice isolating and

				match beginning sounds.	producing beginning sounds orally.
				Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write words and highlight beginning sounds.	Engage in word-building exercises where they match objects or animals to their corresponding beginning sounds.
Week 4	Emergent Reading Skills: Environmental Print	Develop print awareness through recognizing and understanding environmental print.	Environmental print samples (e.g., logos, signs, labels) Drawing materials	Collect samples of environmental print such as logos, signs, and labels. Display the environmental print samples and discuss their meanings and uses.	Observe and discuss environmental print samples with the teacher. Participate in activities to identify and recognize familiar environmental print.
				Engage children in activities where they identify familiar environmental print. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations inspired by	Practice reading and interpreting simple environmental print messages. Create drawings or illustrations based on their favorite environmental

				environmental print	print.
Week 5	Story Elements: Characters and Settings	Identify and describe characters and settings in stories.	Picture books with clear characters and settings Drawing materials	Select picture books with distinct characters and settings. 2. Read the selected picture books aloud to the children, emphasizing the characters and settings. Engage in discussions about the characters’ traits and the settings’ details. Conduct activities where children draw and describe their favorite characters and settings from the stories.	Listen attentively as the teacher reads the picture books aloud. Identify and describe the characters and settings in the stories. Engage in discussions about the characters’ appearances, actions, and feelings, as well as the settings’ features. Draw and describe their favorite characters and settings from the stories, sharing their creations with peers.
Week 6	Phonics: Letter Sounds	Reinforce letter sounds and their associations.	Letter sound cards or manipulatives Word cards with initial letter sounds	Review letter sounds using letter sound cards or manipulatives. Display word	Practice recognizing and producing letter sounds using letter sound cards or

			Whiteboard or chart paper	cards with pictures and focus on the initial letter sounds. Engage children in activities where they match pictures to their corresponding initial letter sounds. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write words and highlight the initial letter sounds.	manipulatives. Participate in activities where they match pictures to their corresponding initial letter sounds. Attempt to read and write words with the target letter sounds. Engage in word-building exercises where they construct words with specific initial letter sounds.
Week 7	Midterm break
Week 8	Emergent Writing Skills: Labeling	Develop labeling skills by associating written words with objects.	Picture cards representing various objects Writing utensils Writing paper or journals	Display picture cards representing different objects. Model how to label objects by writing the corresponding words. Engage children in activities where they	Observe and listen as the teacher models labeling objects. Participate in activities where they label objects with written words. Practice writing simple

				label objects with written words. Provide feedback and support to enhance their labeling skills.	labels for familiar objects. Share and discuss their labeled objects with peers.
Week 9	Vocabulary Building: Describing Words	Expand vocabulary by learning describing words (adjectives).	Picture cards representing various objects or animals Describing word cards Drawing materials	Introduce picture cards representing objects or animals. Display describing word cards representing various adjectives. Engage children in activities where they describe the objects using adjectives. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations inspired by the describing words.	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces describing words. Participate in activities where they describe objects or animals using adjectives. Practice using adjectives to describe familiar objects or animals. Create drawings or illustrations based on the describing words they have learned
Week 10	Emergent Reading Skills: Sight Words	Recognize and read common sight words.	Sight word cards Sentence strips or small books with	Introduce sight word cards representing common	Practice recognizing and reading sight words using sight

			sight words Whiteboard or chart paper	words. Use sentence strips or small books to display sight words in context. Engage children in activities where they read and recognize sight words. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write sentences and highlight sight words.	word cards. 2. Participate in activities where they read sentences or small books with sight words. Engage in sight word recognition games and exercises. Attempt to write and use sight words in their own sentences.
Week 11	Phonics: Final Sounds	Identify and distinguish final sounds in words	Picture cards representing various objects or animals Letter sound cards or manipulatives Whiteboard or chart paper	Display picture cards representing objects or animals. Introduce letter sound cards or manipulatives to represent final sounds. Engage children in activities where they identify and match final sounds.	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces final sounds. Participate in activities to identify and match final sounds using picture cards and letter manipulatives. Practice isolating and producing final sounds orally.

				Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write words and highlight final sounds.	Engage in word-building exercises where they match objects or animals to their corresponding final sounds.
Week 12	Assessment

Second Term

Week 1

Story Elements: Sequencing

Understand story sequencing and retell stories in a logical order.

Picture books with clear storylines Story sequencing cards or strips Drawing materials

Read picture books with clear storylines to the children. Introduce story sequencing cards or strips and discuss the events in the stories. Engage children in activities where they order the story events correctly. Encourage children to retell the stories in a logical

Listen attentively as the teacher reads picture books with clear storylines. Participate in activities where they sequence story events using cards or strips. Practice retelling the stories in a logical order, using drawings or illustrations as visual aids. Share their retellings with

				sequence using drawings or illustrations.	peers and engage in discussions about the story sequences.
Week 2	Phonics: Blending and Segmenting	Develop blending and segmenting skills for reading and spelling.	Phoneme blending and segmenting cards Picture cards representing CVC (consonant- vowel- consonant) words Whiteboard or chart paper	Introduce phoneme blending and segmenting cards to the children. Display picture cards representing CVC words and focus on the individual sounds. Engage children in activities where they blend sounds to read CVC words. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write CVC words and guide children in segmenting the sounds.	Practice blending sounds to read CVC words using phoneme blending cards. Participate in activities where they segment the sounds in CVC words. Attempt to write CVC words by segmenting and representing the sounds. Engage in word-building exercises where they construct and read CVC words.
Week 3	Emergent Writing Skills: Writing Sentences	Develop sentence writing skills using simple sentence	Writing paper or journals Writing utensils Sentence	Provide writing paper or journals for children to practice writing	Use writing paper or journals to practice writing sentences

			starters or prompts	sentences. Introduce sentence starters or prompts to guide their sentence construction. Model and guide children in writing simple sentences with proper punctuation. Offer feedback and support to enhance their sentence writing skills.	independently or with support. Refer to sentence starters or prompts to inspire their sentence writing Construct simple sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation. Share and exchange their written sentences with peers for feedback and discussion
Week 4	Vocabulary Building: Opposites	Expand vocabulary by learning about opposites.	Opposite word cards or pictures Drawing materials	Introduce opposite word cards or pictures representing various pairs of opposites. Display the opposite word cards and discuss their meanings and relationships. Engage children in	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces opposite words. Participate in activities where they identify and match opposites. Practice using opposites in oral language

				activities where they identify and match opposites. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations inspired by opposites.	and short sentences. Create drawings or illustrations based on the opposites they have learned.
Week 5	Emergent Reading Skills: Predicting	Develop prediction skills by making educated guesses about the content of a text.	Picture books with engaging illustrations Prediction cards or sentence starters Drawing materials	Display picture books with engaging illustrations. Introduce prediction cards or sentence starters to guide predictions. Engage children in activities where they make predictions based on the book covers or initial pages. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations inspired by their	Observe and analyze the book covers and initial pages of picture books. Participate in activities where they make predictions about the content of the books. Practice expressing their predictions orally using prediction cards or sentence starters. Create drawings or illustrations based on their predictions

				predictions.	and compare them to the actual content of the books.
Week 6	Phonics: Digraphs	Identify and distinguish digraphs (two-letter combinations that represent a single sound).	Digraph cards or manipulatives (e.g., sh, ch, th) Word cards with digraphs Whiteboard or chart paper	Introduce digraph cards or manipulatives representing common digraphs. Display word cards with digraphs and focus on the sounds they represent. Engage children in activities where they identify and match words with digraphs. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write words and highlight digraphs.	Practice recognizing and pronouncing digraphs using digraph cards or manipulatives. Participate in activities where they identify and match words with digraphs. Attempt to read and write words with the target digraphs. Engage in word-building exercises where they construct words with specific digraphs.
Week 7	Midterm break
Week 8	Story Elements: Problem and Solution	Identify the problem and solution in a story.	Picture books with clear problem and solution sequences Story	Read picture books with clear problem and solution sequences to the children.	Listen attentively as the teacher reads picture books with problem and

			sequencing cards or strips Drawing materials	Introduce story sequencing cards or strips and discuss the problem and solution events. Engage children in activities where they identify and order the problem and solution events correctly. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations depicting the problem and solution in the stories.	solution sequences. Participate in activities where they identify and sequence the problem and solution events using cards or strips. Practice retelling the problem and solution events in their own words, using drawings or illustrations as visual aids. 4. Share their retellings and engage in discussions about the problem and solution sequences.
Week 9	Phonics: Vowel Sounds	Identify and distinguish vowel sounds in words.	Picture cards representing various objects or animals Vowel sound cards or manipulatives Whiteboard or chart	Display picture cards representing objects or animals. Introduce vowel sound cards or manipulatives to represent	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces vowel sounds. Participate in activities to identify and match vowel sounds using

			paper	vowel sounds. Engage children in activities where they identify and match vowel sounds. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write words and highlight vowel sounds.	picture cards and letter manipulatives. Practice isolating and producing vowel sounds orally. Engage in word-building exercises where they match objects or animals to their corresponding vowel sounds.
Week 10	Emergent Writing Skills: Sentence Expansion	Expand sentence writing skills by adding details and descriptive words.	Writing paper or journals Writing utensils Sentence expansion prompts or examples	Provide writing paper or journals for children to practice expanding sentences. Introduce sentence expansion prompts or examples to guide their sentence development. Model and guide children in adding details, descriptive words, or additional information to	Use writing paper or journals to practice expanding sentences independently or with support. Refer to sentence expansion prompts or examples to inspire their sentence development. Add details, descriptive words, or additional information to their

				their sentences. Offer feedback and support to enhance their sentence expansion skills.	sentences to make them more descriptive and informative. Share and discuss their expanded sentences with peers, focusing on the improvements made.
Week 11	Vocabulary Building: Action Words (Verbs)	Expand vocabulary by learning action words (verbs).	Picture cards representing various actions Action word cards Drawing materials	Introduce picture cards representing various actions. Display action word cards representing different verbs. Engage children in activities where they identify and match actions with corresponding verbs. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations inspired by	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces action words. Participate in activities where they identify and match actions with corresponding verbs. Practice using action words in oral language and short sentences. Create drawings or illustrations based on the action words they have

				the action words.	learned.
Week 12	Assessment

Third Term

Week 1

Emergent Reading Skills: Making Connections

Make connections between stories, personal experiences, and the world around them

Picture books with relatable themes or experiences Chart paper or whiteboard Drawing materials

Select picture books with relatable themes or experiences. Read the selected books aloud to the children, emphasizing connections they can make. Engage in discussions about how the stories relate to their own experiences or the world around them. Conduct activities where children create drawings or illustrations inspired by the

Listen attentively as the teacher reads picture books with relatable themes or experiences. Participate in discussions about connections they can make between the stories and their own lives or the world. Share personal experiences or thoughts related to the themes of the stories. Create drawings or illustrations that represent their connections and discuss them with

				connections they’ve made.	peers.
Week 2	Phonics: R Blends	Identify and distinguish words with R blends (e.g., br, cr, tr).	Picture cards representing objects or animals with R blends Blends cards or manipulatives Whiteboard or chart paper	Display picture cards representing objects or animals with R blends. Introduce blends cards or manipulatives representing different R blends. Engage children in activities where they identify and match R blends in words. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write words with R blends and highlight the blends.	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces words with R blends. Participate in activities where they identify and match R blends in words using picture cards and letter manipulatives. Practice pronouncing and reading words with R blends. Engage in word-building exercises where they construct and read words with specific R blends
Week 3	Story Elements: Characters and Traits	Identify characters and describe their traits in a story.	Picture books with distinct characters Character trait cards or strips Drawing materials	Read picture books with distinct characters to the children. Introduce character trait cards or strips representing	Listen attentively as the teacher reads picture books with distinct characters. Participate in activities where

				different traits. Engage children in activities where they identify the characters and describe their traits. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations that represent the characters and their traits.	they identify the characters in the stories. Discuss and describe the traits of the characters using character trait cards or strips. Create drawings or illustrations that depict the characters and their traits, sharing and discussing them with peers.
Week 4	Emergent Writing Skills: Writing Descriptive Sentences	Develop descriptive writing skills by composing sentences that provide details.	Writing paper or journals Writing utensils Descriptive sentence prompts or examples	Provide writing paper or journals for children to practice writing descriptive sentences.	Use writing paper or journals to practice writing descriptive sentences independently or with support.
				Introduce descriptive sentence prompts or examples to guide their sentence composition.	Refer to descriptive sentence prompts or examples to inspire their sentence composition.
				Model and guide children in writing sentences	Incorporate descriptive details and adjectives into

				that include descriptive details. Offer feedback and support to enhance their descriptive writing skills.	their sentences to make them more vivid and engaging. Share and discuss their descriptive sentences with peers, focusing on the effectiveness of their descriptions.
Week 5	Vocabulary Building: Spatial Concepts	Expand vocabulary by learning spatial concepts (e.g., in, out, on, under).	Objects or manipulatives for spatial concept demonstrations Flashcards or visuals representing spatial concepts Drawing materials	Use objects or manipulatives to demonstrate different spatial concepts (e.g., placing objects in, out, on, or under other objects). Introduce flashcards or visuals representing spatial concepts and their corresponding words. Engage children in activities where they identify and match objects with the	Observe and participate in demonstrations of different spatial concepts using objects or manipulatives. Practice identifying and using spatial concepts through hands- on activities. Engage in games or exercises where they match objects to the correct spatial concepts. Create drawings or illustrations that represent various spatial

				appropriate spatial concepts. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations that depict different spatial concepts.	concepts and discuss them with peers.
Week 6	Emergent Reading Skills: Making Inferences	Develop inferencing skills by drawing conclusions based on textual and visual cues.	Picture books with implicit messages or clues Chart paper or whiteboard Drawing materials	Select picture books with implicit messages or clues. Read the selected books aloud to the children, emphasizing the need to draw conclusions. Engage in discussions about the implicit messages or cues in the stories. Conduct activities where children create drawings or illustrations	Listen attentively as the teacher reads picture books with implicit messages or cues. Participate in discussions about drawing conclusions based on textual and visual cues. Share their inferences and reasoning with the group, using evidence from the text or illustrations. Create drawings or illustrations that represent their inferences and discuss them

				based on their inferences.	with peers.
Week 7	Midterm break
Week 8	Phonics: Long Vowel Sounds	Identify and distinguish long vowel sounds in words.	Picture cards representing objects or animals with long vowel sounds Long vowel sound cards or manipulatives Whiteboard or chart paper	Display picture cards representing objects or animals with long vowel sounds. Introduce long vowel sound cards or manipulatives representing different long vowel sounds. Engage children in activities where they identify and match long vowel sounds in words. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to write words with long vowel sounds and highlight the vowel sounds.	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces words with long vowel sounds. Participate in activities where they identify and match long vowel sounds in words using picture cards and manipulatives. Practice pronouncing and reading words with long vowel sounds. Engage in word-building exercises where they construct and read words with specific long vowel sounds.
Week 9	Story Elements: Setting	Identify and describe the setting of a story.	Picture books with distinct settings Setting cards or	Read picture books with distinct settings to the	Listen attentively as the teacher reads picture

			visuals Drawing materials	children. Introduce setting cards or visuals representing different types of settings. Engage children in activities where they identify and describe the settings in the stories. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations that represent the settings of the stories.	books with distinct settings. Participate in activities where they identify and describe the settings of the stories using setting cards or visuals. Discuss the characteristics and details of the settings, focusing on the impact they have on the story. Create drawings or illustrations that depict the settings of the stories, sharing and discussing them with peers.
Week 10	Emergent Writing Skills: Writing Dialogue	Develop writing skills by composing dialogue in stories.	Writing paper or journals Writing utensils Dialogue prompts or examples	Provide writing paper or journals for children to practice writing dialogue. Introduce dialogue prompts or examples to	Use writing paper or journals to practice writing dialogue independently or with support. Refer to dialogue prompts or examples to

				guide their writing. Model and guide children in writing dialogue that reflects characters’ conversations. Offer feedback and support to enhance their dialogue writing skills.	inspire their writing. Write dialogue between characters, incorporating appropriate punctuation and tags. Share and discuss their dialogue writingwith peers, focusing on the clarity and effectiveness of the dialogue.
Week 11	Vocabulary Building: Adjectives	Expand vocabulary by learning descriptive adjectives.	Picture cards representing objects or animals Adjective cards or word strips Drawing materials	Display picture cards representing objects or animals. Introduce adjective cards or word strips representing descriptive adjectives. Engage children in activities where they identify and match adjectives with the objects or	Observe and listen as the teacher introduces descriptive adjectives. Participate in activities where they identify and match adjectives with objects or animals. Practice using adjectives in oral language and short sentences. Create drawings or illustrations

				animals. Encourage children to create drawings or illustrations inspired by the descriptive adjectives.	based on the descriptive adjectives they have learned.
Week 12	Assessment

Throughout the 30-week literacy development program for 4-5-year-olds, the key focus is on building foundational skills in reading, writing, and phonics. The activities are designed to be interactive, engaging, and age-appropriate, catering to the developmental needs and interests of the learners. The teacher’s role is to introduce concepts, facilitate discussions, provide guidance, and offer feedback, while the learners actively participate, practice skills, and express their creativity through various activities.

It’s important to note that the progression and duration of each topic may vary depending on the pace and needs of the learners. Flexibility and adaptability are key in ensuring effective learning experiences for young children.

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 2 Ages 4-5

First Term to Third Term

Week

Topic

Learning Objectives

Materials Needed

Teacher’s Activities

Learner’s Activities

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

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				to express friendship.	friendship.
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.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
9	Kindness	– Develop kindness and compassion towards others	– Kindness activities, gratitude materials	– Engage in kindness activities, such as random acts of kindness and gratitude exercises. Discuss the positive impact of kindness on others.	– Perform random acts of kindness and express gratitude towards others. Reflect on the positive impact of kind actions.
10	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.
11	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.
12	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 strengths.	– Participate in confidence- building activities and role-play scenarios, showcasing their skills and expressing self- belief.
13	Empowerment	– Foster a sense of empowerment and	– Life skills materials, choice-making	– Introduce life skills materials and engage children in choice-making	– Practice life skills, make choices independently,

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		independence	activities	activities to promote independence and empower them in decision-making.	and take responsibility for their decisions, promoting empowerment and independence.
14	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.
15	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.
16	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.
17	Self-Care	– Develop self- care habits and	– Self-care visual schedule,	– Create a visual schedule for self-care activities and provide	– Follow the self- care visual schedule,

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		routines	self-care items	self-care items. Guide children in practicing self-care habits and routines.	engaging in self- care activities independently or with support.
18	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.
19	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.
20	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.
21	Responsibility	– Foster a sense of responsibility and accountability	– Role-play scenarios, chores	– Engage children in role-play scenarios that promote responsibility and accountability. Introduce age- appropriate chores	– Participate in role-play scenarios and demonstrate responsibility. Take on age- appropriate

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				and guide their completion.	chores and understand the importance of accountability.
22	Teamwork	– Enhance teamwork skills and collaborative abilities	– Team-building activities, group projects	– Plan team-building activities and group projects that foster cooperation, communication, and shared decision- making.	– Engage in team- building activities and collaborate on group projects, working together and valuing the contributions of team members.
23	Celebrating Others	– Learn to appreciate and celebrate the achievements of others	– Celebration materials, recognition activities	– 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.
24	Resilience	– Develop resilience and bounce back from challenges	– Resilience- building activities, reflection	– Engage children in resilience-building activities, such as obstacle courses or reflection exercises, to develop the ability to bounce back from challenges.	– Participate in resilience- building activities, reflect on personal strengths, and demonstrate resilience in facing challenges.
25	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-	– Engage in problem-solving activities, using puzzles and open-ended

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				solving and critical thinking skills.	materials to find solutions and think critically.
26	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.
27	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.
28	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.
29	Empathy	– Develop empathy and understanding towards others	– Picture books, role-play props	– Read picture books that promote empathy and understanding. Provide role-play props for children to act out different scenarios and	– Engage in discussions about characters’ feelings and perspectives. Act out empathy- building scenarios using

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				perspectives.	role-play props.
30	Leadership	– Foster leadership skills and the ability to take initiative	– Leadership activities, group projects	– Facilitate leadership activities and group projects that encourage children to take initiative, make decisions, and guide their peers.	– Demonstrate leadership skills by taking initiative, making decisions, and guiding peers during group projects and activities.

MATHEMATICS SCHEME OF WORK

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

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

Nursery Age 4 – 5

First Term to Third Term

Week

Topic

Learning Objectives

Materials Needed

Teacher’s Activities

Learner’s Activities

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
1	Number Recognition	– Recognize and name numbers 1-10	– Number flashcards	– Introduce number flashcards and engage children in counting and identifying numbers 1-10.	– Identify and name numbers 1-10 using number flashcards. Count objects and match them with the corresponding number.
2	Shape Identification	– Recognize and name basic shapes	– Shape posters or cards	– Display shape posters or cards and discuss the attributes of each shape. Engage children in identifying and naming the basic shapes.	– Identify and name basic shapes using shape posters or cards. Describe the attributes of each shape.
3	Counting Objects	– Count objects up to 20	– Counting objects	– Provide counting objects and guide children in counting and organizing them into sets. Emphasize one-to- one correspondence and accurate counting.	– Count objects up to 20 using counting objects. Organize objects into sets and practice one-to-one correspondence.
4	Pattern Recognition	– Recognize and extend simple patterns	– Pattern strips or cards	– Introduce simple patterns and guide children in recognizing and extending them.	– Recognize and extend simple patterns using pattern strips or cards. Create and continue patterns.
5	Measurement	– Compare and order objects by length or	– Measuring tapes or rulers	– Provide measuring tapes or rulers and objects of different lengths	– Compare and order objects based on length or size using measuring

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		size		or sizes. Guide children in comparing and ordering the objects based on length or size.	tapes or rulers.
6	Number Formation	– Practice writing and forming numbers 1-10	– Writing materials (pencils, papers)	– Demonstrate how to write and form numbers 1-10. Provide practice sheets and guide children in writing and forming numbers.	– Practice writing and forming numbers 1-10 using writing materials.
7	Shape Composition	– Combine shapes to create new shapes	– Shape blocks or cut-outs	– Provide shape blocks or cut-outs and guide children in combining shapes to create new shapes.	– Combine shapes to create new shapes using shape blocks or cut-outs.
8	Number Sequencing	– Arrange numbers in the correct order (1-20)	– Number cards or puzzles	– Introduce number cards or puzzles and guide children in arranging numbers in the correct order from 1 to 20.	– Arrange numbers in the correct order from 1 to 20 using number cards or puzzles.
9	Shape Patterns	– Recognize and create patterns using shapes	– Shape pattern cards or manipulatives	– Present shape pattern cards or manipulatives and guide children in recognizing and creating patterns using shapes.	– Recognize and create patterns using shapes using shape pattern cards or manipulatives.
10	Sorting and Classifying	– Sort objects based on	– Sorting objects or mats	– Provide a variety of objects and	– Sort objects based on attributes

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		attributes (e.g., color, shape, size)		sorting mats. Guide children in sorting objects based on different attributes, such as color, shape, or size.	using sorting objects or mats. Categorize objects based on their attributes.
11	Number Sense	– Understand the concept of more and less	– Counting objects, number comparison materials	– Use counting objects and number comparison materials to demonstrate the concept of more and less.	– Compare sets of objects and identify which set has more or fewer using counting objects and number comparison materials.
12	Shape Attributes	– Identify and describe shapes based on attributes	– Shape attribute cards or objects	– Introduce shape attribute cards or objects and guide children in identifying and describing shapes based on their attributes.	– Identify and describe shapes based on their attributes using shape attribute cards or objects.
13	Counting Strategies	– Use different strategies to count and solve simple addition problems	– Counting objects, number line	– Demonstrate different counting strategies, such as counting on or using a number line, to solve simple addition problems.	– Use different counting strategies to solve simple addition problems using counting objects and number lines.
14	2D and 3D Shapes	– Identify and compare 2D and 3D shapes	– Shape models or objects	– Present 2D and 3D shape models or objects. Guide children in identifying and comparing different shapes in two and	– Identify and compare 2D and 3D shapes using shape models or objects.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				three dimensions.
15	Number Patterns	– Recognize and continue number patterns	– Number pattern cards or puzzles	– Introduce number pattern cards or puzzles and guide children in recognizing and continuing number patterns.	– Recognize and continue number patterns using number pattern cards or puzzles.
16	Measurement Tools	– Explore and use measurement tools (e.g., scales, measuring cups)	– Measurement tools	– Provide measurement tools, such as scales or measuring cups. Engage children in exploring and using the tools to measure and compare objects.	– Explore and use measurement tools to measure and compare objects.
17	Number Bonds	– Understand the concept of number bonds	– Number bond materials (e.g., counters, number bond cards)	– Demonstrate number bonds using manipulatives or number bond cards. Guide children in understanding the concept of number bonds and their relationships.	– Explore number bonds using manipulatives or number bond cards. Understand the relationship between numbers in a number bond.
18	Symmetry	– Recognize and create symmetrical patterns	– Symmetry materials (e.g., mirrors, shape cut-outs)	– Present symmetry materials, such as mirrors or shape cut-outs. Guide children in recognizing and creating symmetrical patterns.	– Recognize and create symmetrical patterns using symmetry materials.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
19	Addition and Subtraction	– Solve simple addition and subtraction problems	– Counting objects, number line	– Provide addition and subtraction problems using counting objects or a number line. Guide children in solving the problems using appropriate strategies.	– Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using counting objects or a number line.
20	Data Representation	– Collect and represent data using graphs or charts	– Data collection materials (e.g., tally charts, graph templates)	– Introduce data collection materials and guide children in collecting and representing data using graphs or charts.	– Collect and represent data using graphs or charts.
21	2D Shape Properties	– Identify and describe properties of 2D shapes	– Shape attribute cards or objects	– Provide shape attribute cards or objects and guide children in identifying and describing properties of 2D shapes, such as the number of sides or vertices.	– Identify and describe properties of 2D shapes, such as the number of sides or vertices, using shape attribute cards or objects.
22	Number Comparison	– Compare and order numbers up to 100	– Number cards or number line	– Use number cards or a number line to practice comparing and ordering numbers up to 100.	– Compare and order numbers up to 100 using number cards or a number line.
23	3D Shape Exploration	– Explore and describe properties of 3D shapes	– 3D shape models or objects	– Present 3D shape models or objects and guide children in exploring and describing	– Explore and describe properties of 3D shapes, such as the number of faces or edges,

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				properties of 3D shapes, such as the number of faces or edges.	using 3D shape models or objects.
24	Skip Counting	– Skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s	– Counting objects or number line	– Introduce skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s. Engage children in skip counting activities using objects or a number line.	– Practice skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s using objects or a number line.
25	Money Concepts	– Recognize and count coins	– Play money	– Provide play money and guide children in recognizing and counting different coins.	– Recognize and count different coins using play money.
26	Time Concepts	– Introduce concepts of time (e.g., morning, afternoon, night)	– Clock or time-related materials	– Introduce concepts of time, such as morning, afternoon, and night. Engage children in activities related to daily routines and telling time.	– Explore concepts of time, such as morning, afternoon, and night. Participate in activities related to daily routines and telling time.
27	Problem Solving	– Solve simple word problems using basic mathematical operations	– Word problem cards or manipulatives	– Present word problem cards or manipulatives and guide children in solving simple addition and subtraction word problems.	– Solve simple addition and subtraction word problems using word problem cards or manipulatives.
28	Geometric Patterns	– Recognize and create	– Geometric pattern cards	– Introduce geometric pattern	– Recognize and create geometric

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		geometric patterns	or materials	cards or materials and guide children in recognizing and creating geometric patterns.	patterns using geometric pattern cards or materials.
29	Estimation	– Estimate and compare quantities	– Counting objects or measurement tools	– Engage children in estimating and comparing quantities using counting objects or measurement tools.	– Estimate and compare quantities using counting objects or measurement tools.
30	Number Operations	– Demonstrate addition and subtraction with concrete objects	– Counting objects or manipulatives	– Use concrete objects or manipulatives to demonstrate addition and subtraction. Guide children in understanding basic number operations.	– Participate in addition and subtraction activities using concrete objects or 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 Age 4 – 5

First term to Third term

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
1	Seasons and Weather	– Identify and name the four seasons	– Seasonal pictures or props	– Show pictures or props representing different seasons. Discuss the characteristics of each season.	– Identify and name the four seasons. Discuss and share personal experiences related to each season. Engage in activities related to different seasons, such as creating artwork or dressing up according to the weather.
2	Animals and Their Habitats	– Explore different animal habitats and their characteristics	– Animal habitat pictures or models	– Present pictures or models of different animal habitats. Discuss the characteristics of each habitat and the animals that live there.	– Identify and name different animal habitats. Engage in pretend play by imitating the movements and sounds of animals in their habitats. Explore activities related to animal habitats, such as creating a diorama or matching animals to their respective habitats.
3	Life Cycles	– Understand the concept of life cycles and explore different life cycles	– Life cycle charts or pictures	– Show charts or pictures representing different life cycles, such as butterflies, frogs, or plants. Discuss the stages of each life cycle.	– Identify and name different life cycles. Engage in activities related to life cycles, such as sequencing the stages of a butterfly or planting seeds and observing the growth of plants.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
4	Our Community and Occupations	– Learn about different occupations and		– Introduce community helper costumes or props	– Identify and name different occupations. Engage in pretend play by taking on different roles as community helpers, such as being a doctor, firefighter, or teacher. Explore activities related to different occupations, such as setting up a pretend doctor’s clinic or conducting a pretend job fair.
			– Community helper costumes or props	and discuss different occupations and their roles.
		their roles
5	World Landmarks	– Explore famous		– Show pictures or models of famous world landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower or the Great Wall of China. Discuss their significance and cultural importance.	– Identify and name different world landmarks. Engage in activities related to world landmarks, such as building replicas using blocks or creating artwork inspired by a specific landmark.
		landmarks from around the world	– Pictures or models of world landmarks
6	Plants and Gardening	– Learn about plants, their parts, and how to care for them	– Planting pots or containers, seeds or seedlings, gardening tools	– Provide planting pots or containers, seeds or seedlings, and gardening tools. Demonstrate and discuss how to plant and care for plants.	– Participate in planting activities. Plant seeds or seedlings and observe their growth. Engage in discussions about the parts of plants and the importance of taking care of them. Explore

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
					activities related to plants and gardening, such as creating a class garden or conducting a nature scavenger hunt.
7	Our Five Senses	– Explore and understand the five senses and how they help us perceive the world	– Sensory materials (e.g., scented items, textured objects)	– Provide sensory materials for children to explore using their senses. Review the functions of each sense.	– Engage in sensory experiences using different materials. Review the functions of each sense and discuss how they help us understand the world around us.
8	Countries and Cultures	– Discover different countries and their cultures	– Flags, traditional clothing or artifacts from different countries	– Show flags, traditional clothing, or artifacts from different countries. Discuss the cultural aspects of each country.	– Identify and name different countries. Engage in activities related to different cultures, such as trying traditional foods or learning basic phrases in different languages.
				– Present visual	– Identify and discuss healthy habits and hygiene practices. Engage in activities related to healthy habits, such as practicing proper handwashing techniques or sorting and categorizing healthy and unhealthy
				aids or props
				related to healthy
				habits and
				hygiene. Discuss
				the importance of
				habits such as
		– Learn about	– Visual aids or	handwashing,
		the importance	props related to	brushing teeth,
		of healthy habits	healthy habits	and eating
9	Healthy Habits	and hygiene	and hygiene	nutritious food.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
					foods.
					– Identify and name
					the seven
					continents and five
					oceans. Engage in
				– Show a world	activities related to
				map or globe and	continents and
				point out the	oceans, such as
		– Identify and		continents and	labeling a world
		name the seven		oceans. Discuss	map or creating a
	Continents and	continents and	– World map or	their locations and	model of the Earth’s
10	Oceans	five oceans	globe	characteristics.	layers.
					– Identify and name
					the planets of the
				– Present models	solar system.
				or pictures of the	Engage in activities
				solar system.	related to the solar
				Discuss the	system, such as
				characteristics of	creating a planet
		– Explore the		each planet and	mobile or
		solar system	– Models or	their positions	participating in a
		and learn about	pictures of the	within the solar	planetarium visit or
11	Solar System	the planets	solar system	system.	virtual tour.
					– Identify and name
					different
					environments.
					Engage in activities
					related to different
				– Show pictures or	environments, such
				props representing	as creating artwork
				different	inspired by a
				environments,	specific
			– Pictures or	such as deserts,	environment or
		– Compare and	props	rainforests, or the	engaging in sensory
		contrast	representing	Arctic. Discuss the	experiences related
	Different	different	different	characteristics of	to different textures
12	Environments	environments	environments	each environment.	and temperatures.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
13	Famous Artists and Art Styles	– Explore the works of famous artists and different art styles	– Prints or pictures of famous artworks	– Show prints or pictures of famous artworks and discuss the artists and their unique styles.	– Identify and name different artists and art styles. Engage in activities related to famous artworks and different art styles, such as creating artwork inspired by a specific artist or experimenting with different techniques and materials.
14	Water and Its Properties	– Learn about the properties of water and its importance	– Containers, water, objects for water experiments	– Provide containers, water, and objects for water experiments. Discuss the properties of water, such as its ability to change shape and exist in different states.	– Engage in water experiments to explore the properties of water, such as observing water displacement or experimenting with floating and sinking objects. Discuss the importance of water in everyday life and engage in activities related to water conservation.
15	Local Plants and Wildlife	– Explore local plants and wildlife and their role in the ecosystem	– Local plant specimens or pictures, wildlife pictures or props	– Present local plant specimens or pictures and wildlife pictures or props. Discuss the role of plants and wildlife in the local ecosystem.	– Identify and name local plants and wildlife. Engage in activities related to local plants and wildlife, such as going on a nature walk, creating a nature journal, or participating in a

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
					gardening project.
16	Cultural Celebrations	– Learn about different cultural celebrations and traditions	– Books, pictures, or videos about cultural celebrations and traditions	– Read books, show pictures, or watch videos about cultural celebrations and traditions. Discuss their significance and unique customs.	– Identify and name different cultural celebrations and traditions. Engage in activities related to cultural celebrations, such as creating traditional crafts or participating in a multicultural event.
17	Mapping and Directions	– Introduce basic mapping skills and understand directions	– Maps, compass, positional language cards	– Provide maps, a compass, and positional language cards. Teach basic mapping skills and directional concepts.	– Engage in mapping activities, such as following a map to find hidden objects or creating a treasure map. Practice giving and following directions using positional language.
18	Life in the Ocean	– Explore marine life and the unique features of ocean habitats	– Marine life pictures or models, blue sensory materials	– Show pictures or models of marine life and discuss their unique features. Provide blue sensory materials to represent the ocean.	– Identify and name different marine animals. Engage in activities related to marine life and ocean habitats, such as creating an ocean diorama or engaging in sensory play using water and blue materials.
19	Famous Inventors and Inventions	– Learn about famous inventors and their	– Pictures or props representing famous	– Present pictures or props representing famous inventors	– Identify and name different famous inventors and their inventions. Engage

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		contributions to society	inventors and their inventions	and their inventions. Discuss their contributions to society.	in activities related to inventions and inventors, such as creating simple machines or conducting science experiments.
20	Weather and Natural Disasters	– Explore different types of weather and natural disasters	– Weather- related pictures or props, disaster preparedness materials	– Show weather- related pictures or props and discuss different types of weather. Introduce disaster preparedness materials and discuss safety measures.	– Identify and name different types of weather and natural disasters. Engage in activities related to weather and natural disasters, such as creating weather charts or conducting safety drills.
21	Healthy Body and Nutrition	– Learn about the human body, healthy habits, and nutrition	– Visual aids or props related to the human body, healthy foods	– Present visual aids or props related to the human body, healthy habits, and nutrition. Discuss the importance of exercise, proper nutrition, and hygiene.	– Identify and discuss different parts of the human body. Engage in activities related to the human body, such as labeling body parts or engaging in physical activities that promote fitness. Explore activities related to healthy eating, such as sorting and categorizing healthy and unhealthy foods or creating a healthy snack.
22	Natural	– Understand the concept of	– Pictures or props	– Show pictures or props representing	– Identify and name different natural

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
	Resources	natural	representing	different natural	resources. Engage
		resources and	different natural	resources, such	in activities related
		their	resources	as water, air,	to natural resources
		conservation		forests, or	and their
				minerals. Discuss	conservation, such
				their importance	as conducting
				and the need for	experiments related
				conservation.	to water
					conservation or
					creating artwork
					using recycled
					materials.
					– Identify and name
					different modes of
					transport and
					methods of
					communication.
					Engage in activities
					related to transport
				– Provide toy	and communication,
				vehicles and	such as creating a
				communication	transportation-
		– Explore		devices or props.	themed artwork or
		different modes	– Toy vehicles,	Discuss different	using
		of transport and	communication	modes of transport	communication
	Transport and	methods of	devices or	and methods of	devices to convey
23	Communication	communication	props	communication.	messages.
		– Develop an		– Introduce recycling bins and discuss the importance of recycling and environmental care. Show nature-related pictures or props and discuss the beauty and	– Engage in recycling activities and discuss the importance of caring for the environment. Participate in nature walks or engage in outdoor activities to observe and appreciate nature. Explore activities
		understanding
		of the Earth and
		the importance	– Recycling
	Earth and	of	bins, nature-
	Environmental	environmental	related pictures
24	Awareness	care	or props

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				diversity of nature.	related to environmental care, such as creating artwork using recycled materials or planting trees.
					– Identify and name
					different types of
					technology and
					gadgets. Engage in
					activities related to
				– Show electronic	technology, such as
				devices or pictures	using age-
		– Explore	– Electronic	of technology and	appropriate
		different types	devices or	gadgets. Discuss	educational apps or
		of technology	pictures of	their uses and	creating simple
	Technology and	and gadgets	technology and	how they make	machines using
25	Gadgets	and their uses	gadgets	our lives easier.	recycled materials.
					– Identify and name
					different famous
					landmarks and
					monuments.
					Engage in activities
				– Show pictures or	related to famous
				models of famous	landmarks, such as
		– Explore		landmarks and	creating models
		famous	– Pictures or	monuments.	using building
		landmarks and	models of	Discuss their	blocks or
	Famous	monuments	famous	historical and	constructing
	Landmarks and	from around the	landmarks and	cultural	replicas using art
26	Monuments	world	monuments	significance.	and craft materials.
					– Identify and name
				– Present space-	different celestial
27	Our Universe and Outer Space	– Learn about the universe, stars, and space exploration	– Space-related pictures or models	related pictures or models and discuss the universe, stars, and space	objects. Engage in activities related to space, such as creating a model of the solar system or

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				exploration.	participating in a stargazing activity.
					– Identify and name
					different forms of
				– Show pictures or	energy. Engage in
				props representing	activities related to
				different forms of	energy, such as
				energy, such as	conducting simple
		– Understand	– Pictures or	light, heat, or	experiments to
		the concept of	props	electricity. Discuss	generate electricity
		energy and	representing	their	or exploring
	Energy and its	explore different	different forms	characteristics and	renewable energy
28	Forms	forms of energy	of energy	sources.	sources.
					– Listen to and
					engage in
					storytelling
					sessions. Identify
					and discuss
					common elements
				– Read books or	in traditional tales
				use storytelling	and folklore from
				props representing	different cultures.
				traditional tales	Engage in activities
			– Books or	and folklore.	related to traditional
		– Explore	storytelling	Discuss the	tales, such as
		traditional tales	props	cultural	retelling stories or
	Traditional	and folklore	representing	significance and	creating artwork
	Tales and	from different	traditional tales	moral lessons of	inspired by the
29	Folklore	cultures	and folklore	the stories.	stories.
		– Learn about		– Show pictures or props representing environmental conservation efforts, such as recycling, reforestation, or renewable energy. Discuss their	– Engage in discussions about the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. Participate in activities that promote
		the importance	– Pictures or
		of	props
		environmental	representing
		conservation	environmental
	Environmental	and	conservation
30	Conservation	sustainability	efforts

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				impact on the	environmental
				environment and	awareness and
				the need for	conservation, such
				sustainability.	as organizing a
					recycling drive or
					creating posters
					promoting
					sustainable
					practices.

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 2 Age 4 – 5

First term to third term

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
1	Introduction to Colors	– Recognize and name primary colors	Paint (red, blue, yellow), paper, brushes	– Introduce primary colors through a discussion. –	– Observe and name primary colors. – Explore

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				Demonstrate mixing colors to create secondary colors.	mixing colors and create secondary colors.
2	Collage Creations	– Develop fine motor skills through cutting and pasting	Construction paper, glue, scissors	– Provide a variety of materials for collages. – Guide children in cutting and pasting to create collages.	– Cut and paste materials to create collages. – Develop fine motor skills through the use of scissors.
3	Musical Instruments	– Explore different musical instruments and their sounds	Various musical instruments (drums, tambourines, shakers)	– Introduce different musical instruments. – Demonstrate how to play each instrument.	– Explore and experiment with different musical instruments. – Play musical instruments and create rhythms.
4	Shape Exploration	– Recognize and name basic shapes	Shape cutouts, construction paper, glue	– Introduce basic shapes through visual aids. – Guide children in creating artwork using different shapes.	– Identify and name basic shapes. – Create artwork using different shapes.
5	Storytelling and Puppetry	– Develop storytelling skills through puppetry	Craft materials (paper bags, felt, googly eyes), art supplies	– Introduce puppetry and storytelling. – Guide children in creating their own puppets and practicing storytelling.	– Create puppets using craft materials. – Engage in storytelling using puppets.
6	Clay Sculpting	– Develop hand- eye coordination and spatial awareness through clay	Modeling clay or playdough	– Provide clay or playdough for sculpting. – Demonstrate different sculpting	– Sculpt and shape clay to create three- dimensional objects. – Develop

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		sculpting		techniques.	hand-eye coordination through clay sculpting.
7	Dance and Movement	– Express emotions and ideas through dance and movement	Open space for movement	– Play different music genres and guide children in moving to the rhythm. – Introduce dance movements and encourage creative expression.	– Move and dance to different types of music. – Express emotions and ideas through dance movements.
8	Collage with Textures	– Explore textures and incorporate them into collage art	Textured materials (fabric, sandpaper, bubble wrap), construction paper, glue	– Provide textured materials for sensory exploration. – Guide children in creating collages using different textures.	– Explore and compare different textures through touch. – Create collages using textured materials.
9	Music and Sound Exploration	– Explore different sounds and create music using unconventional instruments	Household objects (pots, pans, bottles), rubber bands, craft materials	Collect household objects and 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.
10	Dramatic Play: Community	– Develop social and communication skills through role-play in a community	Pretend play props (doctor’s kit, kitchen utensils, toolset), dress-up clothes	– Set up role-play areas (doctor’s office, kitchen, construction site). – Facilitate pretend play scenarios and encourage	– Engage in role- play scenarios in a community setting (playing doctor, chef, builder). – Interact and communicate

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
		setting		communication.	with peers during pretend play.
11	Nature- Inspired Art	– Create artwork inspired by nature and natural materials	Natural materials (leaves, flowers, twigs), art supplies	– Collect natural materials from the environment. – Guide children in creating art using natural materials.	– Create artwork using natural materials found in nature. – Explore different ways to use natural materials in their artwork.
12	Music and Movement Games	– Enhance coordination and rhythm skills through music and movement games	Music, movement props (scarves, ribbons, hoops)	– Play different music genres and guide children in moving to the rhythm. – Introduce movement games with props.	– Move and dance to different types of music. – Engage in movement games using props to enhance coordination and rhythm skills.
13	Printmaking with Found Objects	– Explore patterns and textures through printmaking with found objects	Found objects (leaves, bottle caps, sponges), paint, paper	– Collect a variety of found objects for printmaking. – Guide children in creating patterns and textures through printmaking.	– Experiment with different found objects to create prints. – Create artwork using printmaking techniques.
14	Musical Storytelling	– Combine music and storytelling to create a musical story	Musical instruments, storybook	– Read a storybook to the children. – Provide musical instruments. – Guide them in creating a musical accompaniment to the story. – Encourage retelling	– Listen to a story and create music to accompany the story. – Engage in musical storytelling by retelling the story using instruments and sound

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				the story musically.	effects.
15	Puppet Theater and Performance	– 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.
16	Sculpture with Recycled	– Create sculptures using recycled materials	Recycled materials (cardboard, plastic bottles, egg cartons), glue, paint	Provide a variety of recycled materials for sculpture projects.Guide children in creating sculptures using recycled materials.	– Create sculptures using recycled materials. – Promote environmental awareness by using recycled materials in their creations.
17	Drawing and Self-Portraits	– Develop drawing skills and self- expression through self- portraits	Drawing paper, pencils, markers, mirrors	– Introduce self- portraits and demonstrate drawing techniques. – Guide children in creating self- portraits.	– Draw self- portraits using mirrors for self- reflection. – Express themselves through their drawings.
18	Creative Storytelling	– Use imagination and creativity to tell stories	Storytelling props (puppets, story cards), open- ended materials for story creation	– Provide storytelling props and open-ended materials for story creation. – Encourage children to use their imagination and	– Create and tell stories using props and open- ended materials. – Use their imagination and creativity to

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				creativity in storytelling.	develop stories.
19	Dance and Cultural Exploration	– Explore different cultural dances and movements	Music from different cultures, open space for movement	– Play music from different cultures and guide children in learning cultural dances and movements.	– Learn and perform dances from different cultures. – Explore movements inspired by different cultures.
20	Collage Art with Found Objects	– Create collages using found objects and recycled materials	Found objects, recycled materials, glue	– Collect a variety of found objects and recycled materials for collage art. – Guide children in arranging and gluing the materials to create collages.	– Arrange and glue found objects and recycled materials to create collages. – Explore different textures and materials in their collages.
21	Music and Instrument Making	– Create homemade musical instruments	Recyclable materials (bottles, cans, rubber bands), art supplies	– Introduce the concept of homemade musical instruments. – Guide children in creating their own instruments.	– Create homemade musical instruments. – Experiment with sounds produced by different homemade instruments.
22	Drama and Role-Play	– Engage in dramatic play and role-play scenarios	Dress-up clothes, props	– Set up role-play areas (doctor’s office, grocery store, post office). – Facilitate pretend play scenarios and encourage communication	– Engage in role- play scenarios using dress-up clothes and props. – Interact and communicate with peers during pretend play.

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				and collaboration.
23	Still Life Painting	– Explore still life painting and observation skills	Objects for still life setup, paint, brushes	Set up a still life scene with objects.Guide children in observing and painting the still life scene.	– Observe and paint a still life scene using objects as reference. – Develop observation and painting skills.
24	Musical Expressions	– Use music and movement to express emotions and feelings	Various musical instruments, open space for movement	– Play different styles of music and guide children in expressing emotions and feelings through movement.	– Move and dance to music, expressing emotions and feelings through movement. – Explore different ways to express themselves through music.
					– Create collages
					using various art
					materials and
				– Provide a variety	explore mixed
				of art materials for	media
				mixed media	techniques. –
				collages. – Guide	Experiment with
			Various art	children in	combining
		– Explore mixed	materials (paper,	combining different	different textures
	Collage with	media collage	fabric, buttons,	materials and	and materials in
25	Mixed Media	techniques	yarn)	techniques.	their collages.
			Examples of art	– Introduce different art styles and artists through visuals. – Guide children in creating art inspired by	– Explore and discuss different art styles and artists. – Create artwork inspired by different art
			styles
		– Explore	(impressionism,
	Exploring Art	different art	cubism, abstract
26	Styles	styles and artists	art), art supplies

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learner’s Activities
				different styles.	styles.
27	Exhibition of Art	– Prepare and showcase their artwork in an exhibition setting	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 and adults.Exhibit their artwork in a display area.
28	Creative Movement	– Explore creative movement and improvisation	Music, open space for movement	– Play music with varying tempos and guide children in exploring different movements and improvisation.	– Explore and create movements inspired by different music. – Engage in improvisation and creative movement.
29	Printmaking with Nature	– Create prints using natural materials and objects	Natural materials (leaves, flowers, shells), paint, paper	– Collect natural materials for printmaking. – Guide children in creating prints using natural materials and objects.	– Experiment with different natural materials and objects to create prints. – Create artwork using natural materials found in nature.
30	Storytelling through Art	– Use art as a storytelling medium	Drawing paper, art supplies, story prompts	– Provide drawing materials and story prompts. – Guide children in creating artwork that tells a story.	– Create artwork that tells a story using drawing materials. – Use their artwork to narrate and share their stories with others.

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