PRE PRIMARY - GRADE 2ND (FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL)
Building Strong Foundations
The Foundational Stage focuses on nurturing young learners holistically — socially, emotionally, and intellectually. We develop positive traits such as confidence, healthy peer relationships, and effective communication skills. Through engaging and interactive methods, children grow into well-rounded individuals ready to embrace the world with curiosity and joy.
Core PillarsWhat We Focus On
Academic Excellence
Reading, numeracy, and inquiry-based learning through hands-on activities, storytelling, and field excursions that connect classroom learning to real-world applications.
Creative Development
Our Creative Corner provides spaces for free play, imagination, and innovation through kitchen setups, art stations, puzzles, and doodle zones that foster cognitive growth.
Holistic Growth
Physical development through outdoor play, sensory stimulation, communication skill-building, and emotional intelligence — creating well-rounded young learners.
Key Development Areas
What Makes Our Program Special
Curriculum Approach
- NEP 2020 aligned curriculum focusing on multidisciplinary learning
- Competency-based skills development
- Play-based and experiential learning
- Inquiry-driven discovery activities
- Balanced mix of academics, creativity, and physical activity
Special Features
- Creative Corner with art, puzzles, and imaginative play
- Engaging Clubs (STEAM, storytelling, eco-herbalism)
- Comprehensive Sports Program (karate, cricket, football, etc.)
- Regular outdoor play and physical development
- Personalized attention and small class sizes
Beyond the Classroom
Top CBSE Preschool to Grade 2 in Ahmedabad
At Anand Niketan Maninagar, we take pride in providing quality education that stays ahead of its time. Since our inception in 2009, our curriculum has been aligned with the principles of the NEP 2020 framework, emphasizing multidisciplinary learning to build competency-based skills. This forward-thinking approach equips students with the tools and confidence to tackle real-life challenges.
The Foundation Stage focuses on nurturing young learners socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Our aim is to develop positive traits such as confidence, healthy peer relationships, and effective communication skills. Through engaging and interactive learning methods, children grow into well-rounded individuals ready to embrace the world.
At Anand Niketan Maninagar, we offer a balanced education that seamlessly blends academics, creativity, and physical activity, ensuring a holistic and enriching experience for every child.
Reading Skills
At Anand Niketan Maninagar, reading is a cornerstone of early development. Our cozy Reading Corners, filled with captivating picture and storybooks, inspire children to explore their imagination while fostering a lifelong love for reading. These spaces nurture comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking from an early age.
Communication Development
Communication skills are carefully developed through engaging activities such as storytelling, show-and-tell, role-playing, rhymes, and small presentations. These interactive exercises not only build confidence and enhance language proficiency but also lay a strong foundation for effective verbal and non-verbal expression.
Numeracy & Inquiry
Numeracy and critical thinking are cultivated through our thoughtfully designed Programme of Inquiry. Children explore mathematical concepts, patterns, and reasoning through hands-on activities and field excursions, connecting classroom learning to real-world applications and sparking their natural curiosity.
Physical Development
Active outdoor play is a vital component of our curriculum, promoting physical fitness and holistic growth. Activities like climbing the Jungle Gym, swinging, and structured play improve muscle strength, coordination, and self-confidence, while supporting the development of both fine and gross motor skills.
Creative Corner
Sensory Development
Engaging Clubs for Holistic Growth
At Anand Niketan Maninagar, students of Grade 1 and 2 participate in diverse clubs that nurture creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning. From STEAM activities and mental mathematics to storytelling and eco-herbalism, these clubs offer children opportunities to explore interests, develop skills, and engage in collaborative learning, ensuring a balance between academics and extracurricular activities.
Comprehensive Sports Program
Our sports program includes activities such as karate, cricket, table tennis, football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and badminton. These sports promote physical fitness and instill values like teamwork and discipline, encouraging students to explore their athletic potential with the support of dedicated coaches and state-of-the-art facilities.
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