Scheme of Work

Kindergarten
Term 1 - (Session 2024 - 25)

Scheme of Work is a comprehensive document that gives an overview of curriculum covered over a term
detailing the transdisciplinary integrations and standalone curriculum and is shared at the beginning of the
term.

Unit Overview letter is a document that gives a detailed insight into a particular unit focusing on
curriculum, resources, parent involvement etc. This is shared at the beginning of each unit.

IB PYP enhancements now allows for schools to consider flexibility on starting points and time frames for
the units of inquiry. For example, one unit could run throughout the year (Yearlong), while others could be
revisited once or numerous times (Phased), with some overlap where appropriate. These timeframes are:
Discrete beginning and ending Continual
Investigation (Yearlong)
Revisiting once or Numerous times (Phased)

You will be able to see the timeframe for the yearlong unit and the detailed plan in the Scheme of Work
(SOW) and aspects of it being covered with each unit as an integration through the Unit Overview Letter.

Discrete beginning and ending

Transdisciplinary Theme Who We Are

An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical,
mental, social, and spiritual health; human relationships including families,
friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means
to be human
Central Idea Informed choices may lead to a healthy mind and body

An Inquiry into: • Daily routines develop habits

• Factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle
• Choices we make to remain healthy

Key concepts Change, Causation, Responsibility

Related concepts Lifestyle, Balance, Impact

Approaches to Learning Skills Self-management skills:
• Organization- Managing self, Goal setting
• States of mind - Emotional Management, Mindfulness

Thinking skills:
• Critical - Forming Decisions

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 Science • recognize that humans need specific resources for a healthy
Living things lifestyle
• identify the major food groups and be aware of the role they play
in human development.

Social Studies • investigate how the environment can affect our health, such as
Human and Natural the benefits of clean air and water.
Environment • understand how our actions can impact the environment and, in
turn, our health
• explore community resources, like parks and recreation centers,
that support a healthy lifestyle.
Language - English Oral Language - Listening and Speaking
• listen attentively, comprehend, and respond appropriately
to stories during read-aloud sessions
• follow classroom directions and routines, using context
• tell their own stories using words, sentences, and objects/artifacts
• build CVC words
• recall and retell poems and songs
• participate in choral speaking and recite short poems,
rhymes, songs, and stories with repetitive patterns
• show curiosity and ask questions about pictures or text

Visual Language – Viewing and Presenting

• attend to visual information showing understanding through
discussions, role play, and illustrations
• talk about their feelings in response to visual messages
• use body language to communicate and to convey understanding
• sharing and presenting work related to the Unit of Inquiry

Written Language – Reading

• show an awareness of consonants and vowels
• begin to discriminate between visual representations such as
symbols, numbers, letters, and words
• choose and read books for pleasure and understanding
• handle books showing an understanding of how a book works,
for example- cover, beginning, end, directional movement, text
moves from left to right
• show curiosity and ask questions about pictures and text
• reading and segmenting of words into sounds
• developing skills in blending the phonics sound to read two
and three-letter words (VC/CVC words)
• begin to read CVC Words - short vowel sounds
• begin to read sight words

Written Language - Writing

• create illustrations to express understanding
• distinguish between letters, characters, numbers, symbols, and
words
• introduction to short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u)
• illustrate story events in a sequence
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Hindi Oral Language – Listening and Speaking
• listen and understand the stories and answer questions based on
them
• unit-related vocabulary
• colour names
• days of the week
• matching pictures with two-letter words
• listen and recite poems about healthy lifestyles
• words related to the environment around them and UOI

Written Language- Reading and Writing

• recapitulation of letters ‘व, ब, क, र, स, न, प, फ, ग, म, भ, ल, त’
• writing of letters
Mathematics
Data Handling • understand that information about themselves and
their surroundings can be obtained and recorded in
different ways
• pictographs

Shape and Space • understand that 2D shapes have characteristics that can
be described

Pattern and Function • understand that patterns can be found in the surroundings

Measurements • identify, understand, compare, and describe attributes of real

objects, such as big and small, above and under, using
nonstandard units.
PSPE • understand the importance of making healthy
lifestyle choices and their impact on our wellbeing.
PE • importance of exercise for overall health
• incorporate a balanced diet and proper nutrition for a healthy
lifestyle.

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 Discrete beginning and ending
Transdisciplinary Theme Sharing the Planet

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite

resources with other people and with other living things; communities and
the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities;
peace and conflict resolution.

Central Idea Human activities may have an impact on animal survival

An Inquiry into: • Types of natural habitats

• Reasons threatening animal survival
• Our role in protecting animals

Key concepts Form, Causation, Responsibility

Related concepts Similarities and differences, Impact, Initiative

Approaches to Research skills:

Learning Skills • Information Literacy -Synthesizing and interpreting
• Media Literacy – Creating

Communication skills:
• ICT- Informed Choices

Thinking skills:
• Critical thinking – Analysis
• Reflection
Science • understand the characteristics of various habitats and the types of
animals that live in them.
Living things • discuss how each habitat provides for the needs of the animals living
there (food, water, shelter, and space).
• investigate the reasons that affect animal habitats.
• discuss the impact of human encroachment on natural habitats and
the importance of preserving these areas.
• learn the difference between extinct, endangered, and threatened
species.
• discuss ways humans can help protect animals and their habitats,
such as recycling, reducing waste, and supporting conservation.

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 Language - English Oral Language - Listening and speaking
• share their stories using phrases and sentences and objects/artifacts
• use oral language to communicate during classroom learning
engagements, conversations, presentations, and imaginative
play
• understand simple questions and respond in phrases and sentences
• listen attentively and respond to stories by asking questions

Visual Language - Viewing and presenting

• share and present work through a variety of mediums
• use body language to communicate and to convey understanding
• select and incorporate colours, shapes, symbols, and images into
visual presentations

Written language - Reading

• express opinions about the meaning of a story and ask questions
• make connections to their own experiences while reading
• read stories with visuals and simple sentence
• handle books, showing an understanding of how a book works

Written Language – Writing

• illustrate/write to talk about their experiences, ideas, and feelings
• show an awareness of sound-symbol relationships

Hindi Oral Language – Listening & Speaking

• listen to and recite poems on celebrations
• listen to and present vocabulary related to UOI
• listen to and comprehend stories, and answer questions based on
them.

Visual Language - Viewing & Presenting

• show and tell - Bring an artifact of your favourite festival and
talk about it
• talk about different types of festivals and their
importance through stories and audio-visuals

Written Language - Reading & Writing

• introduction to the letters - ट, ढ, द, ठ, छ, य, ख, थ, च, ज, घ, ध, ष

Mathematics
Data Handling • represent information through pictographs

Measurement • sort and label real objects by attributes.

• read time to the hour

Shape and Space • sort, describe and label 2D shapes

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 Music • inquiry into different types of Tempi in music linking it to animals'
natural movements and characteristics.
• learn about various types of Tempos (Adagio, Presto, Allegro,
Adante) through pictures of animals and discuss their speed.
• use percussion instruments to play at different tempos and change
tempos using animal flash cards.
• sing songs on the characteristics of various animals and raise
awareness about protecting them.
Visual Arts • introduction to different animals and their body patterns through
visual presentation
• creating different animals and animal patterns by observing the
differences
• creating different animal print props/masks using paper and
recyclable materials

Dance • understand about different body movements performed by

various animals through audio-visuals
• learn dance theatre about animals

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 Continual Investigation (Yearlong)
Transdisciplinary Theme How We Express Ourselves

This is an inquiry into how we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs, and values; how we reflect on, extend, and enjoy our
creativity; and our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Central Idea Celebrations may reflect culture and traditions

An Inquiry into • Celebrations around the world

• Reasons for celebrations
• Considering Sustainable practices for celebrations

Key concepts Form, Causation, Perspective

Related concepts Similarities and differences, beliefs, sustainability

Approaches to Communication skills:

Learning Skills • Exchanging Information – listening, Interpreting, Speaking

Social skills:
• Interpersonal relationships - Respecting others

Social Studies
• understand the importance of celebration in one’s life
Social organization and • explore different types of celebrations like personal, national, and
culture International
• identify and compare traditions and celebrations observed around
the world
• finding out how people express their culture and tradition through
celebrations
Continuity and change
• consider alternative solutions that lead to a sustainable
through time
celebration/sustainability

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Language- English Oral Language - Listening and speaking
• share their stories using words and sentences
• use oral language to communicate during classroom learning
engagements, conversations, presentations, and imaginative play
• understand simple questions and respond with phrases and
sentences

Visual Language - Viewing and presenting

• share and present work through a variety of mediums

Written Language - Reading

• express opinions about the meaning of a story and ask questions
• interact effectively with the group during group work
• make connections to their own experiences while reading
• consonant blends- bl, cl, fl, gl, sl, pl
• digraphs – sh, ch, th, wh, ph

Written Language – Writing

• illustrate/write to share their experiences, ideas, and feelings
• consonant blends- bl, cl, fl, gl, sl, pl
• digraphs – sh, ch, th, wh, ph

Hindi Oral Language – Listening & Speaking

• listen and comprehend stories and answer the questions based on
them
• unit-related vocabulary
• names of body parts

Visual Language - Viewing and presenting

• roleplay
• collage making
• dramatization of poems
• naming words
Mathematics • represent information through pictographs
Data Handling

Measurement • sort and label real objects by attributes.

• identify, sequence, and describe events in daily routines, for example,
before, after, bedtime, storytime, today, tomorrow, and yesterday

Music • inquiry into global celebrations and festivals

• introduction to multilingual songs while exploring the food, costumes,
and culture associated with the festival of a specific country.

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Visual Arts • introduction to different celebrations around the world through
audio-video presentation
• create a composition/prop with a focus on characteristics specific to
that celebration
• using clay to make artwork related to specific celebrations

PSPE • understand the impact of their actions while taking part in

celebrations on each other and the environment

Dance • use dance as a medium of expression to celebrate.

• explore different celebration dances around the world by watching
audiovisuals, demonstrations, and performances.
• discuss and share their favourite celebration dances.
• choose and learn different National/International traditional dance
forms.

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Standalone

Mathematics
August to October

Numbers
• count, read, and write numbers up to 30
• missing numbers in a sequence
• what comes before, after, and in-between
• read, write, order, compare numbers
• odd and Even numbers up to 20
• read, write, and compare numbers using the base 10 place value system
• backward counting from 10
• one more one less than a number
October to December
Numbers
• addition of single-digit numbers
• develop strategies for memorizing addition number facts

Measurement

• identify, compare, and describe attributes of real objects, for example, longer, shorter, heavier,
empty, full, hotter, colder, near, far, top, and bottom
• read the time to the hour

Pattern and Function

• describe patterns in various ways, for example, using words, drawings, symbols, materials, actions,
numbers
• extend and create patterns
• skip counting by 2s and 5s till 30

Music
August – September
• sing a selection of songs in unison/individually and explore vocal range with expressive
movements.
• play a steady beat using different percussion instruments.
• create a simple sequence of movements to music.
• introduction to basic music notation
• listen to a selection of songs and instrumental music from around the world.

November – December
• continue learning breathing techniques while singing.
• create simple rhythmic patterns using classroom instruments.
• play untuned percussion instruments individually and in groups.

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Dance
August – September
• understanding the basic dance postures of jazz dance.
• learn the basic vocabulary related to the form.
• learn hand/Foot positions related to Jazz Dance.
• learn basic steps of Jazz Dance.

October – November
Introducing the following basic warm-up exercises:
• roll downs
• spotting
• body isolations (shoulder/ head/chest)
• stretching/Jumps

November-December
• learning appropriate movements and expressions about different emotions/feelings
• connecting movements/steps by following the cues and synchronizing them with rhythm and
different beats through easy routines and sequences.

Visual Arts
August – September
• introduction to Scribbling/Doodling
• introduction to basic elements of drawing – line, shape, form, and colour
• identifying forms made from basic shapes through visual presentations
• drawing forms using basic shapes.
• developing colouring skills using dry colours

October- December
• introduction to composition using coloured cutouts
• creating objects/artworks using paper cutouts

Physical Education
August-December (Yearlong unit)
Movement Composition
Objective:
To develop basic parameters of physical fitness like speed, strength, and endurance through:
- basic exercises
- an understanding of health and fitness
- building skills and related techniques
- exploring a variety of physical education activities.

Activities:
• warm-ups
• cooling down/Limbering down exercises
• fundamental motor activities like Jogging, Running, hopping, jumping, etc.
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 • exercises related to gross motor skills and fine motor skills.

Kids Athletics
Objectives:
• to understand the concept of various athletics events.
• to develop athletics fundamental movements.

Activities:
• standing start
• running: speed ladder, “8’ endurance” race
• jumping: forward squat jump, cross hop,
• throwing: Kids’ javelin throw, knee throw, target the throw

Unit 1 - YOGA
Objectives:
• to improve emotional regulation.
• to boost self-esteem.
• to increase body awareness and mindfulness.
• to enhance concentration and memory.
• to develop strength and flexibility.
Activities:
• breathing Exercises
• basic Yoga Poses (In different body posture)

Unit 2 - Gymnastics
Objectives:
• to develop knowledge and understanding of Gymnastics as an aesthetic experience
• to explore and co-ordinate body movements
• to develop appropriate body posture through various activities

Activities:
Floor exercise

• splits, bridge, flexibility, and Balance

• different types of Jumps, Turns, leaps
• log roll, forward roll, backward roll

Trampoline
• different types of jumps
• approach run, hurdle step, jump, and landing

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