Foundational School
Pre-Primary to Grade II

Building the Early Foundations of Confidence, Curiosity, and Learning

The Foundational Stage at Kennedy High is designed to give young learners a joyful, secure, and meaningful start to their educational journey. We combine structured play, guided exploration, and early academic exposure to establish strong literacy, numeracy, social-emotional skills, and a positive attitude toward learning.

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The focus at this age is not acceleration — it is foundation and readiness. By ensuring developmental milestones are strengthened early, children step into higher grades with confidence and clarity.

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Academic Approach & Pedagogy

Our curriculum blends CBSE foundational outcomes with NEP-aligned activity-based learning, ensuring age-appropriate development across:

• Early Literacy & Language

• Foundational Numeracy

• Motor Coordination & Sensory Development

• Expression & Vocabulary Building

• Socio-emotional Understanding

• Cognitive Reasoning & Memory Skills

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Classrooms are highly interactive, incorporating storytelling, manipulatives, music, roleplay, hands-on materials, and guided routines that make learning engaging and memorable.

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Kennedy Enhancements at this level

Beyond CBSE expectations, Kennedy introduces structured enhancements that strengthen developmental range:

✔ Play-Based Learning Labs
For tactile, experiential learning through games, puzzles, blocks, and sensory materials.

✔ Early Expression & Communication
Opportunities for show & tell, circle time, classroom presentations, and guided conversation to build communication confidence.

✔ Structured Physical Development
Movement-based sessions, sports play, balance and coordination activities support physical growth.

✔ Introduction to Digital Literacy
Age-appropriate digital tools that enable comfort with technology without overexposure.

✔ Arts, Music & Creative Exposure
Creative modules that support imagination, emotional expression, and cultural appreciation.

✔ Mindfulness & Social Awareness
Simple routines that help children understand emotions, empathy, and interpersonal skills.

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Early Pathway Exposure (Not Pressure)

At this stage, pathway exposure is intentionally light. The goal is not to direct children toward careers, but to build comfort and familiarity with different domains through thematic experiences such as:

• Early Science & Nature

• Numbers & Patterns

• Stories & Cultures

• Arts & Making

• Movement & Play

• Digital Exploration

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This creates early curiosity without academic stress, laying the groundwork for exploration in Middle School and specialization in Senior School.

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Assessment & Progress Tracking

Assessment at this age is continuous, observational, and growth-based, focusing on:

• Conceptual Understanding

• Skill Development

• Behaviour & Social Skills

• Communication Milestones

• Motor & Cognitive Readiness

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Progress is shared with parents through:

• Term Reports

• Anecdotal Records

• Classroom Observations

• Portfolio Work

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The goal is understanding the learner — not labeling them.

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Outcomes of the Foundational Stage

By the end of Grade II, learners are expected to demonstrate:

✔ Strong literacy and numeracy readiness
✔ Confidence in communication and classroom participation
✔ Positive socio-emotional behaviours
✔ Comfort with structured routines and transitions
✔ Curiosity across academic and creative domains
✔ Early digital familiarity and learning ownership

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These are the building blocks that prepare children for the transition into the Preparatory Stage (Grades III–V).