Foundational Stage (Nursery to Class 2)
A Strong, Joyful Beginning for Your Child’s
Education
A child’s early years shape their confidence, curiosity, and love for learning. At Vikash
Residential School, the Foundational Stage (Nursery to Class 2) is designed to provide a
warm, engaging, and safe environment where children learn through play, stories, hands-on
activities, and exploration.
As one of the best pre-primary schools in Bhubaneswar, our curriculum builds strong early
literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills while following the core principles of the NEP
learning framework.
Early Childhood Curriculum (Aligned with Experiential & Activity-Based Learning)
What Makes Our Curriculum Unique
● Play-based and activity-oriented
● Focus on Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN)
● Multisensory learning (visual, auditory, tactile)
● Phonics-led reading
● Concept-based early maths
● Theme-based environmental awareness
● Strong social, emotional, and communication skills
This ensures your child builds confidence, independence, and readiness for higher classes.
Our Learning Approach – Child-Centric & Engaging
Activity-Based Learning (ABL)
Children learn by doing. Activities include sorting, counting, picture reading, clay modelling, puzzles, music, and creative art.
Play-Based Pedagogy
Interactive games, sand play, water activities, pretend play, and group tasks build early cognitive skills and teamwork.
Social & Emotional Growth
Children learn confidence, sharing, empathy, and classroom interaction skills through guided classroom routines.
Phonics & Communication Development
Our pre-primary programme includes structured phonics, storytelling, rhyme sessions, conversation practice, and vocabulary building—ideal for early language fluency.
What Your Child Will Learn (Stage-Wise Highlights)
Early Literacy (English + Hindi/Odia)
● Phonics-based reading
● Picture comprehension
● Storytelling
● Speaking and expression
Early Numeracy
● Number recognition
● Counting and patterns
● Shapes & measurements
● Math through real-life examples
Environmental Awareness (EVS)
● Nature and seasons
● Animals & plants
● Water, air, and simple science concepts
Creative & Performing Arts
● Craft, colouring, drawing
● Music & movement
● Drama and role-play
Physical & Motor Skills Development
● Yoga for kids
● Outdoor free play
● Fine motor exercises (paper tearing, lacing, threading)
Learning Spaces Designed for Young Children
Child-Friendly Classrooms
Our pre-primary classrooms feature safe furniture, colourful walls, learning corners, and ample natural light.
Foundational Learning Labs
Phonics lab, Numeracy lab, Creative arts studio, Sensory development room
Outdoor Exploration Zones
Sandpit, grass garden, swings, obstacle courses, and movement areas.
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