KG-(EYFS) Curriculum

The KG. Department in FIPS provides high-quality structured education for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 5 so that they are able to develop in a happy and caring environment. They are encouraged to progress to the best of their ability, and at their own personal rate, establishing basic learning patterns for their future years. The KG classes provide a relaxed atmosphere, enabling parents to leave their children in the care of qualified and experienced staff with complete peace of mind. Parents can be sure that their child will be encouraged to become confident amongst other children, and will learn the vital social skills necessary for their future school life.

We work in close partnership with parents to ensure that all our children feel secure in a comfortable and stimulating environment. Parents are encouraged to discuss their children’s development and progress on a regular basis. The approach we use has very close ties to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

A typical day’s activities in KG include:

Whole class, group work and individual time on:

• Discussion on days of the week, numbers, birthdays, current topics
• Computer and interactive whiteboard activities
• Music, Art & Design, number and letter sound programmes
• News time-simple facts
• Activity folders
• Letter sounds and other phonic activities
• Puzzles, Maths games
• Creative activities-Different material
• Music, movement and singing
• Group time activities
• Story time- comprehending ,imagining, listening and speaking
• Work shops-fun play

Outdoor play, drink, snack, lunch and rest time are incorporated into each day.In the Early Years Foundation Stage, children’s development is closely monitored through constant observations both formal and informal. The underpinning philosophy of the Kindergarten is that each child is an individual and will develop at their own pace. We aim to further the children’s development according to their individual needs.

1) Personal, Social and Emotional Development (Practical Life)

We provide children with experiences and support which will help them to develop a positive sense of themselves and of others; respect for others; social skills; and a positive disposition to learn. Weaim to support each individual child’s emotional wellbeing in order to help them become confident in themselves and what they can do.

2) Language, Communication and Literacy (English)

We support and further children’s learning in communicating, speaking and listening, reading and writing. They are provided with opportunities to use these skills in a range of situations and for a range of purposes.

3) Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy (Mathematical)

We provide opportunities for the children to become confident and competent in learning andusing key skills. This area of learning includes counting, sorting, matching, seeking patterns, makingconnections and recognizing relationships, working with numbers, shapes and measures. Thechildren’s understanding is developed through stories, songs, games and imaginative play.

4) Knowledge and Understanding of the World (Cultural)

The children are supported in developing their knowledge, skills and understanding that help themto make sense of the world around them. We offer opportunities for them to use a range of toolssafely; encounter creatures, people, plants and objects in their natural environments and in real lifesituations. They undertake practical ‘experiments’ and work with a range of materials.

5) Physical Development

We encourage children’s physical development by providing opportunities for them to be activeand interactive and to improve their skills of coordination, control manipulation and movement.

They are supported in developing an understanding of the importance of physical activity andmaking healthy choices.

6) Creative Development

The children’s creativity is extended by supporting their curiosity, exploration and play. We provideopportunities for children to explore and share their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a varietyof art, music, imaginative and role play/drama activities.