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Play group curriculum that builds early skills
Activity‑rich, inquiry‑led experiences for ages 2–3, aligned with India’s Foundational Stage and global early years guidance.
Why schools choose NatureNurture
Aligned & trusted
Clear alignment to India’s Foundational Stage and global frameworks.
Joyful & child‑centred
Classroom‑tested routines that keep learning joyful and child‑centred.
What you get with the play group curriculum
Play‑based weekly experiences
Hands‑on, inquiry‑led centres with movement, songs and stories for language growth, and rich fine‑motor tasks.
Alignment built‑in
Guided by India’s Foundational Stage (NEP‑NCF) and informed by EYFS areas of learning.
Teacher training & routines
Planning cycle: observe, plan, facilitate, reflect, and share with families.
Family partnership
Home links each week—talk prompts and practical life activities that build independence.
What “play group curriculum” means today
In India, early years policy places ages 3–8 in the Foundational Stage with a strong emphasis on play‑based, activity‑rich learning. Programmes should be flexible, multi‑level and inquiry‑led so that children grow across physical, cognitive, social and language domains, rather than through formal academics alone.
Internationally used early years frameworks echo this breadth. The EYFS outlines seven areas of learning that settings plan around, from personal, social and emotional development to communication, literacy, maths, understanding the world and expressive arts.
The NatureNurture framework for play group (ages 2–3)
NatureNurture partners with schools to deliver a play group curriculum that blends Indian policy guidance with global best practice. We design weekly experiences in communication and language, early literacy and numeracy, sensorial exploration, movement, self‑care and social routines. Planning is cyclical: observe, plan, facilitate, reflect, then share with families.
Our approach aligns to NEP‑NCF goals through hands‑on, inquiry‑based centres, daily outdoor time, songs and stories for language growth, and rich fine‑motor tasks that build writing readiness.
Weekly learning map at a glance
| Domain | Sample experiences | Teacher’s role | Observable outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & language | Story circle, rhyme actions, picture‑talk | Model vocabulary, pause for turn‑taking | Uses short phrases, follows simple instructions |
| Early literacy | Name cards, environmental print walk, mark‑making trays | Scaffold print awareness, celebrate scribbles | Points to print with interest, imitates writing |
| Early maths | Loose‑parts sorting, one‑to‑one snack counting, shape hunt | Pose “how many” questions, compare groups | Matches quantities to three, names common shapes |
| Physical development | Obstacle paths, yoga animal poses, peg boards | Set up safe challenges, cue balance | Climbs, jumps, threads beads with control |
| Understanding the world | Water play, nature basket, home‑corner routines | Label textures, temperatures, roles | Notices change, imitates everyday roles |
| Expressive arts & design | Free painting, drum patterns, role play | Offer open‑ended media, reflect feelings | Mixes colours, keeps a simple beat |
Assessment and partnership with families
Assessment is observational and formative. Educators capture “wow” moments, check simple developmental checkpoints and share next steps with families in plain language. This mirrors EYFS guidance, which prioritises observation, conversation and small next steps over formal testing in the early years.
NatureNurture provides easy home links each week, such as talk prompts during routines and practical life activities that build independence at age two to three.
FAQs
What age is play group for?
Most Indian preschool networks place play group at roughly 2–3 years, with a focus on gentle routines and social play.
Is there reading or writing at this stage?
Children explore sounds, stories and mark‑making to build print awareness and fine‑motor control. Formal reading and writing come later, in line with EYFS and NCF‑FS guidance.
How do you report progress?
Through short observations, photos and a simple term summary against age‑appropriate checkpoints, following observation‑led assessment principles.
Ready to see it in your timetable and spaces?
Reach out through our Contact page for a quick walkthrough.
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