Springboard LKG Semester 1_CRC

Preface Springboard—An Integrated Semester Course for LKG and UKG comprises a set of four books (two for each level) comprising the core subjects—English, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (EVS). These books are child-friendly and offer a multi-sensory learning experience for young learners by stimulating their cognitive and psychomotor skills. The contents are well-graded and level-specific with in-built activities to make learning a joyful experience. Key Features R Well-structured and graded introduction of concepts R Interesting activities and exercises for better understanding and easy recapitulation of the concepts learnt R Child-centric approach facilitates holistic development through the following: k Talk time—encourages oral communication skills k Rhymes/Stories—development of phonic and vocabulary skills k Activities/Free Play Time—enhances motor skills, communication skills, social skills, and analytical skills 3

In addition, the following areas are also covered in each subject: ENGLISH R The contents focus on the four basic skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. R Action songs and miming exercises help in development of motor skills (fine and gross). MATHEMATICS R Early mathematical skills—both pre-number and numerical skills have been introduced. R Revision exercises are provided to aid in recapitulation of topics learnt. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (EVS) R The topics discussed introduce the learner to his/her immediate environment. They also focus on the learner’s language and vocabulary skills. R Rhymes and activities are included, wherever required, to aid in the learning process. TEACHER’S RESOURCES A comprehensive Teacher’s Resource Book with digital support is available. Digital support includes e-book embedded with audio and animations, wherever required, interactive activities, and printable activity and writing pages. Some icons used in the book: Note to the teacher audio icon 4

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The main learning objectives of the different subjects are as given below: ENGLISH MATHEMATICS Listening i Pre-number concepts v Listening and pronunciation exercises i Counting develop an awareness of the sound system of i Numbers and number names the English language i Concept of ‘zero’ v Exploring the letter–sound correspondence v Familiarizing with spellings and words i Recognition and visual discrimination of common shapes Reading i Classification and sorting of shapes a Developing letter knowledge through based on size/shape/colour activities in identification and visual literacy i Understanding position a Questions on scanning to locate letters a Building awareness of the use of language to i Addition and subtraction readiness interact with the immediate environment i Introduction to time and length Speaking (Vocabulary and Oral Communication) i Introducing vocabulary and developing oral ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (EVS) communication through pictures, stories, and rhymes a Introduces the learner to his/her i Encouraging oral communication through immediate environment and thereby talk time and free play helps him/her understand basic i Initiating conversational skills with the concepts use of ‘wh-questions’ and questions on a Promotes environmental awareness personalization and good civic sense Writing a Equips the learner with skills of g Drawing shapes of letters in the air comparison, classification, and g Tracing and copying discussion g Drawing and colouring activities a Encourages logical thinking and g Puzzles, cutting and pasting activities analytical skills through observation g Finger printing and questioning 5

CONTENTS ENGLISH 1. The Round Bun 9 2. Lazy Dobbie Donkey 15 3. The Elephant Train 21 4. The Hat that Went for a Walk 27 5. The Lion and the Mouse 33 Listening Texts 39 MATHEMATICS 1. Tracing Lines 42 2. Comparison 47 3. Numbers from 1 to 5 and 0 56 4. Numbers from 6 to 10 73 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 1. Colours 84 2. Myself 94 3. My Family 98 4. I Love My School 101 5. My Garden of Good Manners 107 6. My Body— My Window To The World 109 7. Good Habits 112 8. Fruits, Juicy Fruits 114 9. I Love Vegetables 117 6

ENGLISH 1. The Round Bun 9 2. Lazy Dobbie Donkey 15 3. The Elephant Train 21 4. The Hat that Went for a Walk 27 5. The Lion and the Mouse 33 Listening Texts 39 Shefali Ray

Free Play Time imagining and enacting a group of marching ants imagining and enacting a picnic in a park making an elephant train imagining and enacting a meeting of favourite animals in the jungle Activity miming a baby’s crawl; singing ‘Hop a Little, Jump a Little’; colouring; decorating a bun miming a dancing doll; colouring familiar letters; playing ‘Follow the Leader’ miming an elephant and fish; colouring; miming trees miming putting on a hat; join the dots; miming various eating actions miming the action of putting on clothes; tracing a ‘letter’ path; making the sounds different animals make Writing copying shapes Reading recognizing pictures and naming them; recognizing letters ‘a’ and ‘b’ recognizing pictures and naming them; recognizing letters of the alphabet recognizing pictures and naming them; recognizing letters of the alphabet recognizing pictures and naming them; recognizing letters of the alphabet recognizing pictures and naming them; recognizing letters of the alphabet Detailed Contents Language for Use identification of objects identification of objects; greetings identification of objects; introducing oneself identification of objects; match the letter with the picture identification of objects; asking for things Speaking repeating words with the letters ‘a’ and ‘b’; repeating the poem ‘The Ants Go Marching’; talking about the story ‘The Round Bun’ repeating words with the letters ‘c’ and ‘d’; repeating the poem ‘Donkey, Donkey’; talking about the story ‘Lazy Dobbie Donkey’ repeating words with the letters ‘e’ and ‘f’; repeating the poem ‘The Elephant’; talking about the story ‘The Elephant Train’ repeating words with the letters ‘g’ ,’h’ and ‘i’; repeating a s Listening pronunciation of words with the letters ‘a’ and ‘b’; listening to the poem ‘The Ants Go Marching’ and the story ‘The Round Bun’ pronunciation of words with the letters ‘c’ and ‘d’; listening to the poem ‘Donkey, Donkey’ and the story ‘Lazy Dobbie Donkey’ pronunciation of words with the letters ‘e’ and ‘f’; listening to the poem ‘The Elephant’ and the story pronunciation of words with the letters ‘g’, ‘h’ and ‘i’; listening to the poem ‘Grandma’s Spec listening to the listening to the listening to the ‘The Elephant Train’ listening to the Went for a Walk’ listening to the Unit Round Bun Dobbie Donkey Elephant Train 4. The Hat that Went for a Walk 5. The Lion and the Mouse 1. The 2. Lazy 3. The 8

1 The Round Bun Learning Words A a Look at the pictures. Listen, point and repeat ɑfter your teacher. ant arm axe apple Point to these pictures and say the words.* Now lift your arm and wave. Note to the teacher * You could prompt students to identify the pictures and say the words they have just learnt— ant, apple, axe and arm. They could say, ‘This is an...’. 9

Learning Words B b Look at the pictures. Listen, point and repeat after your teacher. ball bed bun baby Now point to these pictures and say the words.* Show how a baby crawls and cries.** Note to the teacher * You could prompt students to identify the pictures and say the words they have just learnt. They could say, ‘This is a...’ ** Students could mime this action. 10

Name the things in the picture with the help of your teacher. Circle the letters you know. 11