Curriculum

Children will learn to identify and name basic parts of the body (such as head, arms, legs, hands, and feet). They will also begin to understand simple functions of each body part (for example, hands are for holding, legs are for walking)

Children will recognize other people’s emotions and demonstrate appropriate emotional responses.

Children will understand the benefits of sports for both physical and mental health, including staying healthy, strong, and energetic, reducing stress, and improving their mood. They will see sports as an opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.

Children will explore how microorganisms can create disease by discussing the concept of germs, describing how they spread, and explaining how they can make someone ill.

Children will understand the significance of hand and body washing, dental care, and maintaining the cleanliness of personal belongings and their living space. They will take greater responsibility for their personal self-care routines.

Children will develop a positive attitude towards a variety of foods, understanding the importance of balance and moderation. They will make nutritious food choices, adopt healthy eating habits, and understand that eating a healthy variety of foods supports growth and health. They will also learn to appreciate balanced meals with different food groups.

Children will develop empathy by imagining and describing how they would feel in someone else’s situation. They will learn to take and understand the perspectives of others, including those who are different from themselves.

Children will understand that sports are for having fun, building social skills, and developing basic physical abilities, with the focus on enjoyment and growth rather than competition or advanced skill development.

Children will express care, concern and compassion toward others by making sympathetic statements and offering support when others are distressed.

Children will demonstrate safety awareness by making safe choices in daily activities, assessing risks, and distinguishing between safe and unsafe behaviors. They will accept adult guidance and respond appropriately in unsafe situations.