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

Core Subjects Languages Arts Movement

English Hindi Performing Art Physical Education
(Dance, Drama,
Mathematics Music) Yoga

Science
Visual Art
Social Studies

PSHE, Technology

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