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Nursery (2) Syllabus

A Nursery 2 syllabus focuses on the foundational development of young children, typically aged
4-5

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

Listening and speaking Skills

Students are expected to listen to more complex stories

Complex Stories

1. The Wolf and the Sheep

There was a wolf who got injured while fighting a bear. He wasn’t able to get himself food or
water. One day a sheep passed by him. He asked the sheep to get him water, so he had the
strength to get solid food. The sheep quickly realised he was the solid food, said he would not get
the wolf any water, and went away.

Moral: You can spot a person’s ulterior motives if you pay attention.

2. The Tortoise And The Bird

A tortoise was resting under a tree. On this tree, a bird had built its nest. The tortoise mocked the
bird for having a home built with broken twigs, which it had to build itself. He bragged about his
own shell and said the bird must be jealous. The bird told the tortoise that its nest might be
shabby, but it had space for its friends and family. At the same time, the tortoise’s shell could
never accommodate anyone else except the tortoise himself.

Moral: A crowded hut is better than a lonely mansion.

3. The Cows And The Tiger

Four cows lived in a forest. They were good friends who did everything together. No other
predators were able to kill them for food. One day, they fought and decided to graze in different
directions. A tiger saw this and decided it would be easy to kill them now. The tiger hid in a bush
and killed the cows one by one.

Moral: There is strength in numbers.

4. The Four Students

Four friends who hated studying partied all night before their exams. They asked the Dean to
give them a second chance by lying about their whereabouts. They told the Dean they had gone
to a wedding the night before, and on their way back, they had a flat tire, requiring them to push
the car all the way back. The Dean agreed to let them take the test again. They studied hard for
the exam. On the exam day, they were made to sit in separate classrooms and were given only
two questions:

• Your name
• Which tire of the car burst: a) Front Left b) Front right c) Rear left d) Rear right

Moral: You may be smart, but there are smarter people than you.

5. The Stork and the Crab

There once was an old stork who could not catch fish anymore. As he grew hungrier, he devised
a plan. He told the fish in the tank that the farmers would soon empty out the tank and grow
crops there. He offered to take the distressed fish to a bigger tank further away. The fish happily
agreed, but the stork would take them to a rock and kill them. There was also a crab in the tank
who wished to be saved. The stork, thinking he could try some new food, agreed to take him.
However, the crab quickly noticed the fish bones on the rock. He immediately dug his claws into
the stork’s neck and killed him. He then went back to the old tank and informed the other fish.

Moral: A sharp mind is your greatest strength.

6. The Camel And The Baby

A baby camel once asked her mother why they had humps, round hooves, and long eyelashes.
The mother explained that the humps could store water, the rounded hooves were to help them
walk through the desert, and the long eyelashes protected their eyes from sand. The baby thought
over this and then asked her mother if they have all these qualities for the desert, why are they in
a zoo? The mother was dumbfounded.

Moral: Your strengths and skills are of no use in the wrong place.

7. The Rabbit and the Partridge

A partridge could not find food near its home, so it travelled far away to some cornfields. It
stayed there for a few days before returning home. Meanwhile, a rabbit had found the empty nest
and made itself at home. When the partridge returned, they both fought over whose house it was.
The other animals suggested going to a judge. They found a praying cat by the river and decided
to ask for help. Seeing how the cat was praying, they trusted it. The cat heard them both out but
asked them to come closer as he couldn’t hear well. When they got closer, the cat killed and ate
them both.

Moral: Don’t trust strangers no matter how friendly they seem.

8. The Wolf And The Shepherds

One day a wolf was chased away for trying to steal some sheep from a farm. Later that week, the
wolf returned to the farm, hoping to find food. He found that the farmer’s family was eating
lamb roast. He was dismayed that he was chased off for wanting the same thing the farmer’s
family had done.

Moral: We are quick to condemn others without realising our own faults.

9. The Young Crab And His Mother

One day, a young crab was trying to move. But, he could only move sideways. The mother
admonishes him and tells him to walk forward by pointing his toes out front. The young crab
says he doesn’t know how, so the mother gets up to show him. However, she cannot walk
forward either. She realises how unfair she was being and apologises to him.

Moral: Do not condemn others for what you cannot do yourself.

10. The Other Side Of The Wall

There was a young woman who was fond of gardening. She took great care of her garden. One
day she found a plant in a catalogue and decided she wanted to plant it. She planted it at the base
of the stonewall in her garden. It quickly grew, but no flowers bloomed on the tree. She thought
she would cut it down, but her neighbour called her and thanked her for the beautiful flowers
blooming on its vines. She rushes over and realises that the vine had crept through the crevices of
the stonewall. The flowers had bloomed generously on the other side.

Moral: You may not see the results, but that doesn’t mean your efforts bore no fruit.

Encouraging full sentences

Teachers are expected to engage students with full sentences

Expanding Vocabulary

Teachers are expected to describes objects to students like Actions and feelings

Actions objects

Teachers are expected to demonstrate the actions to students not only showing them.
Feelings objects

Teachers will demonstrate feelings to students by given them an object to touch

 Phonics

Continued focus on sounds (phonemes).

Teachers will engage students with sounds and make them familiar with the
pronunciations.

Phonemes
Simple Sounds

Teachers will students on how to differentiate sounds

 Writing Skills

Tracing Letters and Numbers

Teachers are expected to teach students how to trace letters and Numbers, write their
names and simple words.
Numeracy Skills

Numbers

Counting and recognizing numbers from 1-50 and 50-100

Simple addition and Subtraction

Teachers will used the objects and numbers on the sheets to teach students how to add and
subtract.
Measurement

Understanding basic concept of size the ability to differentiate small, big, long and short.
Long and Short Objects
Note: The rest of the skills below are all practical’s, so teachers are expecting to follow the
guidelines below and engage their students with the practical’s of the below skills.

MOTOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

- Fine Motor Skills: Activities like coloring, drawing, using playdough, picking up small
objects.

- Gross Motor Skills: Running, jumping, climbing, ball games, dancing, and other physical
activities.

- Hand-Eye Coordination: Puzzles, building blocks, threading beads.

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 - Sharing and Taking Turns: Group activities, sharing toys, playing together.

- Emotional Recognition: Identifying emotions (happy, sad, angry), understanding and

expressing feelings.

- Basic Manners: Saying "please" and "thank you," greeting others, following simple
instructions.

COGNITIVE SKILLS

- Memory Games: Simple matching games, remembering sequences.

- Problem Solving: Simple puzzles, building activities.

- Understanding Concepts: Opposites (big/small, up/down), basic concepts of time (day/night),

cause and effect.

CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION

- Art and Craft: Free drawing, painting, cutting, and pasting activities.

- Music and Dance: Singing songs, playing with musical instruments, dancing to music.

- Role Play: Pretend play with toys, dress-up, storytelling.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

- Introduction to Nature: Learning about plants, animals, weather, and seasons.

- Basic Hygiene: Washing hands, brushing teeth, clean-up routines.

LIFE SKILLS

- Self-Care: Simple tasks like dressing, washing hands, putting on shoes.

- Safety: Understanding basic safety rules (e.g., not touching hot objects, staying with adults).

This syllabus should be adapted based on the child's developmental pace and interests, with
plenty of flexibility for exploration and play.