LKG - Active Learning

Nursery
Monday to Thursday
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Healthy Break
Nursery
Monday to Thursday
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM
Study of nature
Nursery
Monday to Thursday
9:10 AM - 10:40 AM
STEM
Nursery
Monday to Thursday
10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
Healthy Break
Nursery
Monday to Thursday
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Language
Nursery
Monday to Thursday
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Stories and Poems
Nursery
Monday to Thursday
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Lunch Break
Nursery
Monday to Thursday
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
STEM

Healthy Break

At Zenkids Preschool, we understand the importance of providing nutritious and balanced snacks to support the growth and development of our young learners. Our healthy break schedule is designed to offer a variety of wholesome options that cater to the dietary needs of children, ensuring they stay energized and focused throughout the day.

Here’s our weekly healthy break schedule:

Monday

Morning Break 1 ( 8.30 to 8.40 AM): Sandwiches

  • Made with whole grain bread and filled with healthy ingredients to provide balanced nutrition

Morning Break 2 ( 10.40 to 10.50 AM) : Fruit juice made with real sugar cane without water and white sugar.

  • A delicious mix of fresh, seasonal fruits offering a variety of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars.
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Tuesday

Morning Break 1 ( 8.30 to 8.40 AM): Vegetable salad with seasonal vegetables

  • Fresh, locally sourced vegetables providing essential vitamins and minerals

Morning Break 2 ( 10.40 to 10.50 AM) : Fruit juice made with real sugar cane without water and white sugar.

  • A delicious mix of fresh, seasonal fruits offering a variety of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars.

Wednesday

Morning Break 1 ( 8.30 to 8.40 AM): Boiled Egg

  • A high-quality protein source, also providing essential vitamins and healthy fats.

Morning Break 2 ( 10.40 to 10.50 AM) : Fruit juice made with real sugar cane without water and white sugar.

  • A delicious mix of fresh, seasonal fruits offering a variety of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars.
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Thursday

Morning Break 1 ( 8.30 to 8.40 AM): Cow Milk

  • Rich in calcium and protein, supporting strong bones and muscles

Morning Break 2 ( 10.40 to 10.50 AM) : Fruit juice made with real sugar cane without water and white sugar.

  • A delicious mix of fresh, seasonal fruits offering a variety of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars.

Friday

Morning Break 1 ( 8.30 to 8.40 AM): Nuts and Dry Fruits

  • Nuts provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber, while dry fruits offer quick energy and essential nutrients.

Morning Break 2 ( 10.40 to 10.50 AM) : Fruit juice made with real sugar cane without water and white sugar.

  • A delicious mix of fresh, seasonal fruits offering a variety of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars.
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Seasonal and Educational Approach

We rotate the fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients based on seasonal availability to ensure that our snacks are fresh and nutritious. Additionally, our educational approach includes teaching children about the benefits of the different foods they eat. This empowers them to make healthy choices and understand the importance of a balanced diet.

By incorporating these healthy breaks into our daily routine, we aim to foster good eating habits and provide the essential nutrients needed for our children to thrive both physically and mentally. At Zenkids, we believe that a healthy body supports a healthy mind, and our snack schedule is a testament to our commitment to the well-being of our students.

Study of Nature

Our nature tables provide a captivating journey into the fascinating worlds of plants and animals, fostering an appreciation for the natural wonders that surround us.

World of Plants

The World of Plants table invites children to witness the magic of growth as they observe various plant species thriving in transparent pots. From seeds to root, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, children witness the entire life cycle firsthand. Alongside live plants, seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, nuts, and legumes are displayed, each accompanied by a storyboard detailing their benefits and uses. Children also learn about plant care, including watering, sunlight needs, and maintenance practices.Additionally, storyboards provide general knowledge about plants, covering topics such as the classifications of trees based on their benefits.

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World of Animals

On the World of Animals table, children encounter a diverse array of creatures, from insects to small animals and birds. Through rotating displays and multimedia resources, they observe different animals' movements, sounds, and contributions to humankind. Storyboards offer insights into animals' benefits and the products derived from them. Children also learn about animal care, including dietary requirements and feeding practices. Additionally, storyboards provide general knowledge about animals, covering topics such as the largest, fastest, smallest, and slowest animals.

The World

The World study table is an extensive exploration that includes:

  • Landforms and Minerals: Showcasing the diverse landscapes and geological treasures of our planet. Models of different landforms such as islands, lakes, isthmuses, mountains, valleys, plains, and plateaus, alongside specimens of minerals such as limestone, graphite, and silver, offer a tangible glimpse into Earth's geological diversity. Storyboards explain the benefits of landforms and minerals and the finished products derived from them.
  • Physical and Political Geography: Children will learn about the globe, maps, continents, countries, states, capitals, and the flags of different countries. This section provides a comprehensive understanding of global geography, helping children appreciate the world's diversity and the interconnectedness of various regions and cultures.
  • Weather, Seasons, Sky, Galaxy, and Solar System: Children explore the dynamic forces shaping our atmosphere, seasons, and celestial bodies through engaging displays and storyboards. They learn about weather patterns, seasonal changes, and the wonders of the sky, galaxy, and solar system. Understanding the benefits we derive from these natural phenomena fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity about the universe.
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Exploring Physical Geography and Natural Resources for LKG at Zenkids

At Zenkids, we believe in providing children with engaging and interactive learning experiences that stimulate their curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Our LKG curriculum includes a comprehensive exploration of physical geography, celestial bodies, and the fascinating world of natural resources.

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Interactive Nature Study Tables and Galaxy Zone

Physical Geography: Our interactive nature study tables are designed to introduce children to the captivating world of physical geography, including:

  • Landforms: Models and displays showcase various landforms such as mountains, valleys, rivers, and plains, allowing children to understand their formation and significance.
  • Weather Patterns: Interactive elements demonstrate weather phenomena such as rainfall, wind patterns, and temperature changes, helping children grasp the fundamentals of meteorology.
  • Celestial Bodies: In the galaxy zone, children explore the mysteries of space through multimedia resources and hands-on activities. They learn about planets, stars, galaxies, and the solar system, sparking their curiosity about the universe.

Exploration of Natural Resources

Raw Materials and Finished Products: Through engaging demonstrations and educational materials, children learn about the abundant natural resources available on Earth:

  • Plants, Animals, and Minerals: Interactive displays highlight the diverse raw materials sourced from plants, animals, and minerals, ranging from wood and cotton to metals and gemstones.
  • Benefits and Uses: Storyboards and presentations explain the benefits and uses of these raw materials in various industries and everyday products, fostering an appreciation for their importance in our lives.
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Enriching Field Trips to Planetariums and Factories

Planetarium Visits: Field trips to planetariums offer children an immersive journey through space, allowing them to:

  • Observe Celestial Bodies: Children marvel at the wonders of the cosmos as they learn about planets, stars, constellations, and other celestial phenomena.
  • Interactive Presentations: Engaging presentations and simulations enhance children's understanding of astronomy and spark their imagination about the vastness of space.

Factory Tours: Visits to factories provide children with firsthand insights into the production process and the transformation of raw materials into finished products:

  • Understanding Manufacturing: Children witness how raw materials are processed, refined, and assembled into various goods, gaining valuable knowledge about industrial processes.
  • Environmental Awareness: Factory tours also highlight the importance of sustainability and responsible resource management, instilling in children a sense of environmental stewardship.

Benefits of Our Exploration Program

  1. Hands-On Learning: Interactive nature study tables, galaxy zones, and field trips offer children immersive and tangible learning experiences.
  2. Holistic Understanding: Children develop a deeper understanding of physical geography, celestial bodies, and natural resources, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
  3. Real-World Connections: Field trips to planetariums and factories provide children with real-world insights into astronomy, manufacturing, and environmental sustainability.
  4. Inspiring Curiosity: Our exploration program sparks children's curiosity about the world around them, nurturing a lifelong love for learning and discovery.

At Zenkids, our exploration program for LKG children is designed to ignite their imagination, expand their knowledge, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the natural world and the universe beyond. Through interactive experiences and enriching field trips, we empower children to become curious explorers and informed global citizens.

STEM Program

At Zenkids, our STEM program for LKG is designed to develop foundational skills in mathematics through engaging, hands-on activities. Our program focuses on learning shapes, solids, and the abstract concepts of the number and decimal systems through scientifically prepared materials, ensuring a gradual progression from abstract to concrete understanding.

Sensorial

Our sensorial activities aim to teach children essential skills for recognizing and understanding solids and shapes using their stereognostic sense. These activities include:

  • Solids: Geometric Solids, Stereognostic Bags, Stereognostic Trays, Mystery Bags, Stereognostic Exploration, Pattern Making using different solids in the environment.
  • Shapes: Decanomial Squares, Binomial Cube, Trinomial Cube, Constructive Triangles, Graded Figures, Knobless Cylinders.
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Mathematics

We utilize scientifically prepared Montessori materials and a specially designed sensorial environment to refine the children’s senses, This refinement is crucial for receiving high-quality information from the environment and serves as a foundation for understanding mathematics.

  • Number System 1 to 10:
    • Names, quantities, symbols to names and quantities.
    • Spindle Game (introduction of zero), Memory Game.
  • Decimal Systems:
    • Names and quantities of decimal categories, position of decimal categories.
    • Decimal Operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Fractions.
    • Stamp Game (moving towards abstract to concrete stage 1 - color coding helps to discriminate along with numbers on the stamp).
    • Dot Game (moving towards abstract to concrete stage 2 - only dots help to discriminate numbers).
    • Word Problems (abstract to concrete final stage where children reach the understanding of abstract concepts of the number system with real-time concrete materials).

Our math zone is designed to help children understand abstract concepts through real-time concrete materials.

Structured Learning Environment

Activities are organized in a sequence based on complexity and logical order. Children engage in a complete cycle of taking materials from the shelf, exploring them, winding up, and putting them back. With one set of materials per activity, children learn to wait for their turn and respect others' work and the materials.

Development Outcomes

By the end of the nursery program, children will have developed:

  • An understanding of solids and shapes.
  • Knowledge of different types of angles and triangles.
  • An appreciation of the power of triangles in mathematics.
  • A grasp of the abstract concept of the number system through real-time concrete materials.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the decimal system and decimal operations.

The STEM program for LKG at Zenkids is designed to lay a strong foundation in mathematics, focusing on understanding shapes, solids, and the number system. Through engaging, hands-on activities and scientifically prepared Montessori materials, children refine their senses and develop essential skills for mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.

By mastering concepts such as shapes, solids, and the number system, children gain the ability to understand abstract mathematical concepts and perform calculations with confidence. Our structured learning environment encourages independence, respect for others' work, and a deep appreciation for the materials used in their learning journey.

As children progress through the LKG program, they develop not only mathematical proficiency but also critical thinking skills, creativity, and a passion for learning. With a solid foundation in STEM education, children are prepared to excel academically and face the challenges of the future with confidence and curiosity.

Language Development

At Zenkids, we emphasize laying a strong foundation for reading. Our language development activities are designed to foster a love for reading and gradually build essential reading skills. Our structured plan includes the following stages:

  • Stage 1: Single Letter Sound Reading
    • Object Boxes: Children will begin by associating single letter sounds with objects, enhancing their understanding of phonetic sounds.
    • Action Words and Puzzle Words: Through interactive activities, children will learn to read and recognize action words and puzzle words.
    • Supplementary Reading Material: Since children may not yet be ready to read books from the shelf, we provide supplementary reading materials that include single letter sound words. These materials are designed to make reading enjoyable and instill a love for reading in children.
  • Stage 2: Two Letters and Single Sound Reading
    • Reading Extension Materials: As children progress, they will be introduced to two-letter and single sound reading. We provide a variety of reading extension materials that feature sentences with single and two-letter phonetic sounds. These materials help develop children's reading skills in a structured and engaging manner.
  • Stage 3: Functions of Words
    • Functional Usage of Articles, Adjectives, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Verbs, and Adverbs: Children will learn the functional usage of different parts of speech. Through various activities, they will understand how to use articles, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, verbs, and adverbs correctly in sentences.
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Development Outcomes

By the end of the LKG program, children will have:

  • A solid foundation in single and two-letter sound reading.
  • An enhanced vocabulary through the recognition and use of action words, puzzle words, and functional words.
  • The ability to construct and read sentences with single and two-letter phonetic sounds.
  • An understanding of the functional roles of different parts of speech in constructing meaningful sentences.

By the end of the LKG program, children will have:

Storytelling and Poem Recitation

At Zenkids, storytelling and poem recitation are central to our language development plan for nursery children. These activities not only enrich oral language skills but also play a crucial role in inculcating good habits, manners, and values essential for a well-rounded upbringing.

Benefits of Storytelling and Poem Recitation

  • Language Enrichment: Regular storytelling sessions and poem recitations expose children to new vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, enhancing their linguistic abilities.
  • Listening Skills: By actively listening to stories and poems, children develop better attention spans and listening skills, which are critical for effective communication.
  • Imagination and Creativity: Engaging narratives and poetic verses stimulate children's imagination and creativity, encouraging them to think beyond the literal and explore abstract concepts.
  • Moral Values: Through carefully selected stories and poems, children learn important moral values and life lessons in an engaging and memorable way.
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Activities and Implementation

  • Daily Storytelling Sessions: We conduct daily storytelling sessions where children listen to a variety of stories, ranging from traditional tales to contemporary narratives. These sessions are designed to be interactive, with children encouraged to ask questions and discuss the stories.
  • Poem Recitation: Regular poem recitation sessions introduce children to the rhythm, rhyme, and musicality of language. Children participate by reciting poems individually and in groups, enhancing their memorization and public speaking skills.
  • Age-Appropriate Thirukural Stories: We plan to translate the wisdom of Thirukural into age-appropriate stories. These stories will convey valuable life lessons and ethical principles through engaging and relatable narratives, making ancient wisdom accessible to young minds.
  • Interactive Storytelling: In addition to traditional storytelling, we incorporate interactive elements such as role-playing, puppet shows, and story-related crafts. These activities make the storytelling experience more immersive and enjoyable.
  • Multilingual Support: : Our storytelling and poem recitation activities are conducted in English, Tamil, and Hindi, ensuring that children develop language skills in multiple languages and appreciate the richness of different linguistic traditions.

Expected Outcomes

  • Enhanced Language Skills: Children will develop a strong foundation in language, improving their vocabulary, comprehension, and expressive abilities.
  • Moral and Ethical Development: Through the stories and poems, children will internalize important values and develop a sense of right and wrong.
  • Confidence and Communication: Regular practice in listening, reciting, and discussing will build children's confidence in expressing themselves and improve their overall communication skills.

At Zenkids, we believe that storytelling and poem recitation are powerful tools for language development and character building. By integrating these activities into our curriculum, we aim to nurture well-rounded individuals who are not only proficient in language but also embody the values and virtues essential for a fulfilling life.