Programs

Play Group

Age : 24 to 36 months

At Alykas’s children in Playgroup learn a wide range of skills and concepts that contribute to their overall development.

Social and Emotional Skills

Sharing and Taking Turns:

⦁ Activities: Group play, games, and collaborative activities

⦁ Purpose: Foster cooperation and build relationships

Following Directions

⦁ Activities: Simple instructions during play and structured activities

⦁ Purpose: Enhance listening skills and ability to follow rules

Self-Regulation

⦁ Activities: Managing emotions during interactions, using words to express feelings

⦁ Purpose: Develop emotional control and resilience

Independence

⦁ Activities: Simple tasks like putting on shoes, tidying up

⦁ Purpose: Build self-confidence and autonomy

Cognitive Skills

Basic Concepts:

⦁ Activities: Sorting, counting, recognizing shapes and colors

⦁ Purpose: Lay the foundation for math and literacy skills

Language Development

⦁ Activities: Storytime, singing, conversations with teachers and peers

⦁ Purpose: Expand vocabulary, improve sentence structure, and communication skills

Problem-Solving

⦁ Activities: Puzzles, matching games, and exploratory play

⦁ Purpose: Enhance critical thinking and cognitive flexibility

Physical Skills

Gross Motor Skills:

⦁ Activities: Running, jumping, climbing, dancing

⦁ Purpose: Improve coordination, balance, and physical strength

Fine Motor Skills

⦁ Activities: Drawing, cutting with scissors, manipulating small objects

⦁ Purpose: Develop hand-eye coordination and dexterity

Creativity and Imagination

Art and Craft:

⦁ Activities: Painting, drawing, crafting with various materials

⦁ Purpose: Encourage self-expression and fine motor skills

Role-Playing

⦁ Activities: Dress-up, pretend play with dolls or action figures

⦁ Purpose: Foster creativity, social skills, and understanding of the world

Life Skills

Basic Hygiene:

⦁ Activities: Washing hands, brushing teeth, using the restroom

⦁ Purpose: Teach personal care and health habits

Safety Awareness

⦁ Activities: Learning about safe play, recognizing danger (e.g., not touching hot surfaces)

⦁ Purpose: Instill a sense of safety and precaution

By engaging in these activities, children in playgroup classes build a solid foundation for their future education and development. The focus is on creating a positive, supportive environment where learning is a natural and enjoyable process.

Timings:

Preschool

9:00am to 12:30pm

Daycare

1:30 pm to 5: 00pm

Full day 9:00 am to 5:00pm

Nursery

Age : 36 to 48 months

At Alkays’s for Nursery, the curriculum builds on foundational skills acquired in playgroup and introduces more structured learning experiences.

Social and Emotional Skills

Cooperation and Teamwork:

⦁ Activities: Group projects, team games

⦁ Purpose: Encourage working together, sharing responsibilities, and developing empathy

Self-Awareness and Self-Confidence

⦁ Activities: Show and tell, personal achievement boards

⦁ Purpose: Foster a sense of identity and pride in their accomplishments

Emotional Regulation

⦁ Activities: Role-playing, emotion cards

⦁ Purpose: Help children identify and manage their emotions

Language and Literacy

Listening and Speaking:

⦁ Activities: Storytime, group discussions, singing songs

⦁ Purpose: Enhance listening skills, expand vocabulary, and improve conversational abilities

Early Reading Skills

⦁ Activities: Alphabet recognition, phonics games, picture books

⦁ Purpose: Introduce letters and sounds, promote interest in reading

Early Writing Skills

⦁ Activities: Tracing letters, drawing, writing simple words

⦁ Purpose: Develop fine motor skills and early literacy

Cognitive Development

Mathematical Concepts:

⦁ Activities: Counting games, sorting objects, basic addition and subtraction

⦁ Purpose: Introduce numbers, shapes, patterns, and basic math operations

Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

⦁ Activities: Puzzles, matching games, simple experiments

⦁ Purpose: Encourage logical thinking and reasoning abilities

Basic Science Concepts

⦁ Activities: Nature walks, exploring plants and animals, simple science experiments

⦁ Purpose: Foster curiosity about the natural world and basic scientific understanding

Physical Development

Gross Motor Skills :

⦁ Activities: Outdoor play, obstacle courses, dance and movement

⦁ Purpose: Improve coordination, balance, and overall physical health

Fine Motor Skills

⦁ Activities: Cutting with scissors, bead threading, assembling small toys

⦁ Purpose: Enhance hand-eye coordination and dexterity

Creative Expression

Art and Craft:

⦁ Activities: Painting, collage making, clay modelling

⦁ Purpose: Encourage creativity and self-expression

Music and Dance

⦁ Activities: Singing, playing simple instruments, dancing

⦁ Purpose: Develop rhythm, musicality, and enjoyment of performing arts

Dramatic Play

⦁ Activities: Dress-up, role-playing scenarios

⦁ Purpose: Foster imagination and understanding of different roles and professions

Life Skills

Personal Hygiene:

⦁ Activities: Hand washing, brushing teeth, proper restroom habits

⦁ Purpose: Teach healthy habits and self-care routines

Independence

⦁ Activities: Managing personal belongings, completing simple tasks independently

⦁ Purpose: Build confidence and self-reliance

Safety Awareness

⦁ Activities: Learning about road safety, stranger danger, and emergency procedures

⦁ Purpose: Instill a sense of safety and precaution

Cultural Awareness and Understanding

Multicultural Activities:

⦁ Activities: Learning about different cultures, celebrating various festivals

⦁ Purpose: Foster respect and appreciation for diversity

Community and Environment

⦁ Activities: Visits to local places, recycling projects

⦁ Purpose: Build awareness of community and environmental responsibilities

By engaging in these diverse activities, children in nursery classes develop a well-rounded set of skills that prepare them for more formal education settings, fostering a love for learning and exploration.

Timings:

Preschool

9:00am to 12:30pm

Daycare

1:30 pm to 5: 00pm

Full day 9:00 am to 5:00pm

Junior KG

Age: 48 to 60 months

At Alkays’s for Junior KG the curriculum builds on the skills and concepts introduced in nursery classes. The focus is on preparing children for more structured learning environments while continuing to emphasize play-based and experiential learning.

Language and Literacy

Listening and Speaking:

⦁ Activities: Storytelling, show and tell, discussions

⦁ Purpose: Enhance listening skills, expand vocabulary, improve oral communication

Reading Readiness

⦁ Activities: Phonics, alphabet recognition, sight words

⦁ Purpose: Develop early reading skills, recognize letters and sounds, build a foundation for reading

Writing Skills

⦁ Activities: Tracing letters, writing simple words, name writing

⦁ Purpose: Improve fine motor skills, develop handwriting, introduce basic writing concepts

Arithmetic Concepts

Number Recognition and Counting:

⦁ Activities: Counting games, number puzzles, number charts

⦁ Purpose: Recognize and understand numbers, count objects, develop numerical understanding

Basic Operations

⦁ Activities: Simple addition and subtraction, using manipulatives

⦁ Purpose: Introduce basic math operations, understand concepts of more and less

Shapes and Patterns

⦁ Activities: Puzzles, matching games, and exploratory play

⦁ Purpose: Enhance critical thinking and cognitive flexibility

Physical Skills

Gross Motor Skills:

⦁ Activities: Shape sorting, pattern recognition, drawing shapes

⦁ Purpose: Identify shapes, understand patterns, develop spatial awareness

Cognitive and Problem-Solving Skills

Critical Thinking:

⦁ Activities: Puzzles, sequencing activities, matching games

⦁ Purpose: Enhance problem-solving abilities, logical thinking, and reasoning

Basic Science Concepts

⦁ Activities: Nature exploration, simple experiments, weather observation

⦁ Purpose: Foster curiosity, understand basic science principles, explore the environment

Physical Development

Gross Motor Skills:

⦁ Activities: Running, jumping, climbing, obstacle courses

⦁ Purpose: Improve coordination, balance, and physical fitness

Fine Motor Skills

⦁ Activities: Cutting with scissors, bead threading, drawing

⦁ Purpose: Enhance hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and fine motor control

Social and Emotional Development

Cooperation and Teamwork:

⦁ Activities: Group projects, collaborative games

⦁ Purpose: Promote working together, sharing, and taking turns

Emotional Regulation

⦁ Activities: Role-playing, emotion cards, group discussions

⦁ Purpose: Help children identify and manage emotions, develop empathy

Independence

⦁ Activities: Self-care tasks, managing personal belongings

⦁ Purpose: Build confidence, foster independence and responsibility

Creative Expression

Art and Craft:

⦁ Activities: Painting, drawing, collage making

⦁ Purpose: Encourage creativity, self-expression, and fine motor skills

Music and Dance

⦁ Activities: Singing, dancing, playing simple instruments

⦁ Purpose: Develop rhythm, musicality, and enjoyment of the arts

Dramatic Play

⦁ Activities: Dress-up, role-playing scenarios

⦁ Purpose: Foster imagination, understanding of different roles and professions

Life Skills

Personal Hygiene:

⦁ Activities: Hand washing, brushing teeth, proper restroom habits

⦁ Purpose: Teach healthy habits and self-care routines

Safety Awareness

⦁ Activities: Learning about road safety, stranger danger, emergency procedures

⦁ Purpose: Instill a sense of safety and precaution

Cultural Awareness and Understanding

Multicultural Activities:

⦁ Activities: Learning about different cultures, celebrating various festivals

⦁ Purpose: Foster respect and appreciation for diversity

Community and Environment

⦁ Activities: Visits to local places, recycling projects

⦁ Purpose: Build awareness of community and environmental responsibilities

Communication Skills

Basic Conversation Skills :

⦁ Activities: Role-playing, interactive storytelling

⦁ Purpose: Improve verbal communication, develop conversational etiquette

Listening and Comprehension

⦁ Activities: Listening to stories, following instructions

⦁ Purpose: Enhance comprehension skills, follow multi-step directions

By engaging in these activities, children in Junior KG develop a strong foundation for academic and personal growth, preparing them for the transition to Senior KG and beyond. The curriculum is designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and conducive to holistic development.

Timings:

Preschool

9:00am to 12:30pm

Daycare

1:30 pm to 5: 00pm

Full day 9:00 am to 5:00pm

Senior KG

Age: 60-72 months

At Alykas’s, for senior KG, the curriculum continues to build on the skills and knowledge acquired in junior KG while preparing children for the transition to primary school.

Language and Literacy

Reading Skills:

⦁ Activities: Phonics, sight words, reading simple sentences and short stories

⦁ Purpose: Develop fluency, comprehension, and a love for reading

Writing Skills

⦁ Activities: Writing sentences, stories, and practicing proper letter formation

⦁ Purpose: Improve handwriting, spelling, and expression of ideas

Listening and Speaking

⦁ Activities: Participating in discussions, sharing ideas, presenting show and tell

⦁ Purpose: Enhance listening skills, expand vocabulary, improve oral communication

Arithmetic Concepts

Number Sense:

⦁ Activities: Counting in multiples, understanding place value, comparing numbers

⦁ Purpose: Strengthen numerical understanding and problem-solving skills

Basic Operations

⦁ Activities: Addition, subtraction, beginning multiplication (groups of)

⦁ Purpose: Introduce and practice basic math operations

Measurement and Geometry

⦁ Activities: Measuring length, weight, and capacity, identifying shapes and patterns

⦁ Purpose: Develop spatial awareness, understanding of measurements, and geometric shapes

Cognitive and Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving:

⦁ Activities: Solving puzzles, logical reasoning games, identifying patterns

⦁ Purpose: Enhance critical thinking skills and logical reasoning abilities

Scientific Exploration

⦁ Activities: Simple experiments, observing natural phenomena, learning about the environment

⦁ Purpose: Foster curiosity, understanding of basic scientific principles, and appreciation for the natural world

Social and Emotional Development

Social Skills :

⦁ Activities: Collaborative projects, group discussions, team activities

⦁ Purpose: Foster cooperation, teamwork, and effective communication

Emotional Regulation

⦁ Activities: Role-playing scenarios, discussing feelings and emotions

⦁ Purpose: Help children identify and manage emotions, develop empathy and resilience

Conflict Resolution

⦁ Activities: Learning to negotiate and resolve conflicts peacefully

⦁ Purpose: Develop problem-solving skills and promote positive social interactions

Physical Development

Gross Motor Skills :

⦁ Activities: Running, jumping, skipping, playing team sports

⦁ Purpose: Improve coordination, balance, and overall physical fitness

Fine Motor Skills

⦁ Activities: Writing, drawing detailed pictures, using scissors for intricate cutting

⦁ Purpose: Enhance hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and fine motor control

Creative Expression

Artistic Exploration :

⦁ Activities: Painting, sculpting, crafting with various materials

⦁ Purpose: Encourage creativity, self-expression, and fine motor skills

Music and Movement

⦁ Activities: Singing songs, playing rhythm instruments, learning simple dances

⦁ Purpose: Develop rhythm, musicality, and appreciation for music and movement

Dramatic Play

⦁ Activities: Pretend play, role-playing different scenarios and professions

⦁ Purpose: Foster imagination, creativity, and understanding of different roles

Life Skills

Personal Hygiene :

⦁ Activities: Practicing good hygiene habits independently

⦁ Purpose: Reinforce healthy habits and self-care routines

Safety Awareness

⦁ Activities: Learning about personal safety, emergency procedures

⦁ Purpose: Instill a sense of safety and responsibility

Cultural Awareness and Understanding

Exploring Diversity :

⦁ Activities: Learning about different cultures, traditions, and celebrations

⦁ Purpose: Foster respect, tolerance, and appreciation for diversity

Environmental Awareness

⦁ Activities: Understanding environmental issues, participating in eco-friendly practices

⦁ Purpose: Develop a sense of environmental responsibility and stewardship

Communication Skills

Effective Communication :

⦁ Activities: Expressing ideas clearly, listening actively, engaging in group discussions

⦁ Purpose: Enhance verbal communication skills and confidence in speaking

⦁ Reading Comprehension

⦁ Activities: Understanding and interpreting texts, discussing stories and information

⦁ Purpose: Develop comprehension skills and the ability to infer meaning from texts

By engaging in these activities, children in Senior KG develop a well-rounded set of skills and knowledge that prepare them for success in primary school and beyond. The curriculum is designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and supportive of each child's individual development.

Timings:

Preschool

9:00am to 12:30pm

Daycare

1:30 pm to 5: 00pm

Full day 9:00 am to 5:00pm