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IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Early Years: LKG & UKG
classes, offering opportunities to engage with positive learning environment. Experiential
significant and relevant concepts to early learners. learning, creative projects, storytelling and role-
At DAIS, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary development. Through play, our students construct We focus on developing learners' self-confidence play help develop children's foundational skills in
Years Programme - LKG & UKG (PYP - Early Years) meaning as they interact with their physical and and their ability to communicate through the literacy and numeracy. The use of manipulatives,
encourages curiosity, exploration and discovery in a social environment. creative use of language. With the use of pictures, materials, and symbols helps them
stimulating, safe and happy learning environment. manipulatives, and critical thinking skills, identify relationships, make connections and
Within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) A personalised approach nurtures a love of
framework, we focus on play, relationships, symbolic learning, develops social skills, and teaches coding is introduced in the Early Years as a form of extend their understanding. Movement helps in
exploration and learning spaces. The IB Learner sound values. Building relationships is communication. strengthening coordination and motor skills and
Profile is interwoven in learning experiences to fundamental to creating a caring and stimulating inculcates an enthusiasm for sports. The
develop attributes of caring, risk-taking and being learning environment and a sense of community. Flexible learning spaces allow for individual and environment is flexible and provides for a variety of
principled as they engage with and contribute to the Through positive relationships and play, children group experiences in an engaging, authentic and experiences central to learning.
world around them.
learn to self-regulate and work with others, while
Play and inquiry work together for our naturally developing a sense of belonging. Our teachers
curious learners to develop research and thinking and students take charge of the learning and
skills. Science exploration and centres for the co-construct the environment and experiences.
development of gross and fine motor skills allow
for voice, choice and ownership. Our young The DAIS Early Years curriculum is well-balanced,
learners engage in different types of play - developmentally appropriate, and stands within
self-directed and teacher-directed – to foster their the IB PYP transdisciplinary framework. It
cognitive, social, emotional and physical prepares children for a seamless transition across

Core Subjects Languages Arts Movement

English Hindi Drama Physical Education

Mathematics Music Yoga

Science Visual Art Dance

Social Studies

PSHE, Technology

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