Writing

Students learn to construct simple sentences, describe pictures, develop personal responses and express themselves creatively in guided, short writing exercises.

Reading

Students develop their phonemic awareness by learning about:

• Consonant blends
• Vowel sounds
• Consonant digraphs
• Diphthongs
  
   

Understanding, Listening & Speaking

Students build their understanding, listening and speaking skills in class through:

• Weekly interactive storytelling sessions
• Short written texts with direct questions, true/false questions and MCQs
• Verbal question and answer sessions with the teacher in class
• Mini verbal presentations based on a given theme

Vocabulary and Grammar

Through different monthly themes, students will build a strong vocabulary foundation. They are also introduced to basic grammar concepts and parts of speech, including:

• Nouns
• Verbs and
• Adjectives

Contextualised Learning

Students engage in a series of interactive activities, multi-sensory games and songs designed to reinforce key concepts learnt in class.

Students are also exposed to a wide range of themes that centre around people and the roles they play.

Key topics of interest include:

• Travel
• Sports
• Leisure

Content Mastery

• Students will build a basic understanding of topics such as Numbers to 100, Fractions, Time, Money, Measurement and Geometry
• Students will explore new topics such as Managing Word Problems and Fundamental Skills for Model Drawing with activities and games

Skills and Techniques

• Students will be able to identify and relate to instructional and keywords
• Students will understand question requirements and be guided to document their understanding clearly on paper
• Students will complete daily math exercises in their Junior Mathematician Booklets to master mental sums
• Students will be able to complete and form number sentences using pictorial aids and number lines
• Students will apply heuristics (problem-solving methods) such as Make a List, Restate the Problem, Act It Out and Draw a Diagram to solve word problems
   

Applied Learning

• Students will understand new concepts and explore numbers through classroom activities which involve the use of manipulatives
• Students will be given fun takeaways and booklets with stimulating story lines to aid them in revising concepts that were previously taught
• Students will be able to recognise simple math relationships in daily experiences
• Students will explore new math vocabulary and use math language to express ideas and solutions clearly