Pre-Primary Curriculum 2023

About the Curriculum The National Education Policy 2020 highlights that ‘Over 85% of a child’s cumulative brain development occurs prior to the age of 6’, therefore, realizing the critical importance of appropriate care and stimulation of the brain in the early years in order to ensure healthy brain development and growth, the curriculum for preprimary classes in Himachal Pradesh is thoughtfully crafted to provide a holistic early education experience to the learner. It focuses on nurturing a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development through age-appropriate activities, play-based learning, and a rich blend of regional culture and global knowledge. This curriculum aims to lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and personal development.

This curriculum has been developed primarily based on three documents developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) namely ‘The Preschool Curriculum’ (2019), ‘Guidelines for Preschool Education’ (2020), the ‘National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage 2022’ and Learning Teaching Material (LTM) for Foundational Stage - Jaadui Pitara. Further, this curriculum is designed for three years of Pre-Primary classes i. e. Nursery (Balvatika - 1), LKG (Balvatika - 2), and UKG (Balvatika - 3). A sound Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) system in place has the potential to give all young learners access and enable them to participate and flourish in the educational system throughout their lives. The pedagogical and transactional processes suggested in the curriculum include engaging and enjoyable experiences that help in the nurturing and nourishment of ‘Panchakoshas’ and lead to the holistic development of children.