"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, But a fire to be ignited."
The Foundational Stage at school (covering ages 3–8, including Bal Vatika (3 years) + Grade 1 + Grade 2.) focuses on building the base for all future learning. Key features include Focused on mock learning by pivotal to the development of child. The highlights of SBGS Pre-Primary segment are as follows: -
Play-Based and Activity-Based Learning:-
1. Play based learning: Learning through fun, exploration, and hands-on activities rather than rote memorization.
2. Child centric: Adapts to individual interests, strengths, and pace, making the child the focus.
3. Experiential learning: Emphasizes learning through doing, integrating home experiences with school learning.
4. Learning through play-way method, stories, games, songs, rhyme, art, and hands-on activities.
Holistic Development:-
1. We focus on cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and moral development.
2. Activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Language and Literacy Development:-
1. Our aim is to emphasis on listening, speaking, early reading, and writing.
2. Use of mother tongue/home language wherever possible.
3. Storytelling and conversation are at centre.
Early Numeracy Skills development:-
1. Understanding numbers, shapes, patterns, and measurements.
2. We promote experiential Learning (the learning through real-life examples and activities).
Physical and Motor Skill Development:-
1. Activities like running, jumping, drawing, cut/paste, and building.
2. Taekwondo, skating, aerobics & Zumba.
3. Development of fine and gross motor skills through fun activities.
Social and Emotional Learning:-
1. Learning to share, cooperate, communicate, and express emotions through life skill. sessions and value-based workshops.
2. Building positive habits and values to prepare the child to be a global citizen.
Flexible and Child-Friendly Assessment:-
1. Observation-based and informal assessment.
2. Focus on progress rather than marks or exams.
Safe and Supportive Learning Environment:-
1. Warm, inclusive, and joyful classrooms.
2. Encourages children to ask questions and explore.
3. Activity room.
4. Indoor/ outdoor play area.
5. Smart classes.
Integration of Arts and Life Skills:-
1. Music, dance, drawing, storytelling, and role play.
2. Develops imagination and self-expression.
ICT:-
The concept of Smart Class education is indeed a blessing to the students.
All topics are taught using in smart board to experience multisensory learning. Ensuring technology integration and fun-learning learning experience for the learners.
WE HAVE AN EXHILARATING PRE-PRIMARY MODULE KIT (JADUI PITARA) IN ACTIVITY ROOM
Physical & Motor Skills: Toys, blocks, Flash cards, masks, fun mats and stickers, all sets, Puzzles, Board games, Doctor kit, Kitchen set, Soft toys, fun games for coordination.
Cognitive Skills: Puzzles, dominoes, flashcards for problem-solving, logic, and quick recall.
Language & Literacy: Storybooks, posters, flashcards, worksheets, and wooden story generators.
Socio-Emotional & Ethical: Puppets, stories that build emotional intelligence and social skills.
Aesthetic & Cultural: Materials reflecting local art, traditions, and languages.
Teacher & Parent Support: Handbooks and guides to facilitate play-based learning.
THEMATIC MONTHLY ACTIVITY PLANNER COVERS FOLLOWING ASPECTS OF LEARNING
April: "Welcome to School" / myself & My Family, Colours we see, Easy shapes, Good Habits, and Greetings.
May: Community Helpers, and Neighbourhood, Summer Season (foods, clothing), and Introduction to Nature.
June/July: Monsoon/Rainy Season (wet/dry concepts), Yummy Fruits.
August: "My Family" / Bond of Love, Independence Day (Patriotism), Animals/Sea Animals, and Transport.
September: Animals/Birds, My School, Health & Nutrition Week, and Festivals.
October: Festivals, Healthy Food habits and Community Helpers.
November: Children’s Day, Sports Day/Physical Development, and Family/Roles.
December: Christmas/Winter Season, Safety & Security, and Shapes.
January: Republic Day, and Nature Exploration.
February: Animals, Crafty Creations, and Revision of Concepts.
March: "Moving On with pragmatic base".