Kindergarten

Kindergarten Curriculum Wall

A journey of wonder, empathy, and exploration.

We are One – Our Kindy Community
We build friendship, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. 
We start with love and unity. Children feel seen, safe, andsupported.
We share stories, make art, and build our classroom family.

Focus: Identity, friendship, school culture,belonging, empathy, community roles

Key Concepts:

• Building trust, sharing, and classroom harmony
• Introducing routines, roles, and responsibility
• Classroom agreements + Kindness Tree
• Celebrating names, languages, and family stories
  Activities: Circle time storytelling, group games, drawing our community
   SEL Link: Empathy, cooperation, and self-awareness
• SEL Focus: Friendships, teamwork, empathy

Sense of Place – The World Around Me

Children become explorers of their everyday world.
We notice the beauty in our neighborhood, learn through movement, and map our adventures.
We connect to the land and community. Every step outside is a new discovery.
We walk, observe, and map the spaces we belong to.

Focus: Local environment, culture, maps, sense of belonging to land and place

Key Concepts:

• Exploring surroundings (school, home, village)
• Identifying natural and human-made features 
• Local animals and homes exploration
• Understanding location through walks and simple maps
  Activities: Nature walks, treasure maps, community helper visits
  SEL Link: Connection, curiosity, and confidence in new spaces
• SEL Focus: Respecting space and others’ environments

Gifts from the Earth – The Colours of Our World

Nature gives us color, texture, and beauty. We learn by touching the Earth.
We paint with petals, play with seasons, and mix colors from nature.
We discover nature’s colors and create with earth’s treasures.

Activities: Soil painting, flower dyeing, seasonal art
Focus: Nature’s beauty, seasons, colors, creativity, and gratitude

Key Concepts:

• Observing and naming colors in plants, foods, and animals
• Learning about seasons, rainbows, and weather
• Experimenting with natural pigments and textures
  Activities: Painting with soil, flower dyeing, seasonal displays
  SEL Link: Appreciation, gratitude, and sensory mindfulness
• SEL Focus:Gratitude, mindfulness in observation

INvironment – Mindfulness Island

Calm minds, peaceful hearts. We care for nature and ourselves.
We breathe deeply, listen closely, and move gently.
We practice calm, focus, and caring for nature.

Activities: Garden quiet time, sound walks, peace stones
Focus: Calm, balance, environmental care, emotional regulation, peace, and inner awareness through nature

Key Concepts:

• Practicing breathing, stillness, and body awareness
• Peace garden corner creation
• Respecting living things and caring for nature
• Creating calming spaces and daily rhythm
• “Feelings Island” storytelling and role play
  Activities: Mindful garden time, sound walks, peace rocks
  SEL Link: Self-regulation, resilience, emotional literacy
• SEL Focus: Mindfulness, managing emotions

Theme 5: Gaia – Wonderful Worms

The Earth is alive beneath our feet. Worms are heroes!
We dig, compost, and marvel at soil’s magic.
We dig into soil life, meet worms, and learn about compost.

Activities: Worm farms, compost play, dirt discovery
Focus: Soil life, sustainability, composting, worms

Key Concepts:

• Investigating worms, bugs, and healthy soil
• Learning how compost helps gardens grow
• What’s under our feet?
• How do worms help the Earth?
• Observing life cycles and underground ecosystems
  Activities: Worm farms, compost bins, “dirt detectives”
   SEL Link: Responsibility, patience, and scientific curiosity
• SEL Focus:Patience, care, responsibility

Be the Change – Under the Sea

Oceans inspire awe—and action. We become guardians of the blue.
We clean, sing, and create from what others throw away.
We dive into ocean life and learn to care for our seas.

Activities: Ocean clean-up play, recycled crafts, sea songs
Focus: Ocean life, climate care, water ecosystems

Key Concepts:

• Discovering sea animals and underwater habitats
• Recycled ocean art
• Plastic sorting game
• Understanding pollution, plastic waste, and ocean health
• Becoming protectors of water and marine life
  Activities: Ocean clean-up role play, recycled art, sea creature songs
  SEL Link: Agency, compassion, 
• SEL Focus:Taking responsibility, global empathy

Time to Fly – Soaring Stars

Every child is a star ready to rise. We reflect, celebrate, and launch forward.
We honor our journey with memory books and graduation joy.
We reflect, dream big, and celebrate how far we’ve come.

Activities: Memory books, star goals, farewell fun
Focus: Reflection, transitions, celebration,Graduation, dreams

Key Concepts:

• Looking back on growth and learning
• Preparing emotionally and socially for primary school
• Celebrating personal milestones and future dreams
• “Shooting Star” affirmation ceremony
  Activities: Memory books, star goals, graduation circle
  SEL Link: Confidence, reflection, and visioning
• SEL Focus: Self-confidence, celebrating growth