Friends Girls School

 Academics at Friends School, Sohagpur

Curriculum for Children from 4- 6 years

The Early Childhood curriculum is based on the principle that every child is a capable and enthusiastic learner who has already explored many aspects of the world.  Developing social and emotional skills lays the foundation for children to fully benefit from their learning experiences.

Teachers are tasked with creating an environment filled with opportunities that support each child’s emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. 

A key objective is to recognise and enhance each child’s unique potential while helping them understand the benefits and responsibilities of being part of a group. 

Together, we cultivate a community of learners. 

Essential goals: 

Languages

The language arts program focuses on speaking, listening, reading, and writing, building on children’s existing knowledge while introducing new concepts. 

The key components include:

  • Development of speaking and listening skills through games, songs, discussions and play.
  • Creation of a print-rich environment with various reading and writing materials.
  • Interaction with print through read-alouds, book sharing, and writing activities.
  • Emphasis on understanding literacy as an emerging process, focusing on skills like letter-sound relationships, sequencing, and invented spelling.

First graders engage in independent, partner, and group reading, with tailored instruction to enhance comprehension through discussions and writing about what they read.

Mathematics

Mathematical thinking is integral to daily life, using classroom experiences to enhance problem-solving skills, offering opportunities for mathematical discovery. 

Activities like 

Choosing blocks, 

Voting, 

Creating patterns, 

Cooking. 

Various manipulatives help transition from concrete to abstract concepts, with patterns as a foundational theme. Key math concepts introduced include counting, geometry, graphing, and problem-solving. First graders focus on developing number sense through engaging with number-based problems, sharing strategies in groups to foster flexible thinking for future challenges.

Social

Sharing and caring for materials

Actively listening and engaging in discussions 

Asking questions and seeking answers 

Making informed choices about activities 

Effectively interacting with friends, teachers and family members

Curriculum for Class 3 – 7

Curriculum for Class 8 – 12Academics at Friends School, Sohagpur