EYFS - Curriculum from the UK

The early years' foundation stage (EYFS) is the educational framework for children aged 0-5. It sets standards for learning, development, and care in early childhood settings.

The seven areas of learning and development covered by the EYFS are:

1. Communication and language

2. Physical development

3. Personal, social, and emotional development

4. Literacy

5. Mathematics

6. Understanding the world

7. Expressive arts and design

The four guiding principles of early childhood development are:

1. Every child is unique and constantly learning.

2. They are resilient, capable, confident, and self-assured.

3. Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships.

4. Children learn and develop well in enabling environments with teaching and support from adults. They benefit from a strong partnership between practitioners and parents.

The early years foundation stage is designed to give young children a strong start in life, providing them with the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and consistent environment. practitioners work closely with parents to ensure that each child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Assessments in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) happen every day, in the form of observations rather than formal testing. A child's progress is reviewed at around two years old, before they start more structured learning, and again at the end of their reception year before they move on to Key Stage 1.

All children in early years will have a 'learning journey'. This is a document that records observations about the child. EYFS practitioners observe children as they play to understand the child’s current attainment, their interests and plan for their next steps accordingly.

The paper airplane is a symbol of childhood and creativity. It represents the power of imagination and the potential for travel and communication. For many people, the paper airplane is a reminder of the possibilities that exist in the world.

Children are some of the best creators, ideators, and designers. They learn how to make paper planes early on and use them for fun or practical jokes. As an adult, if you were to make a paper plane, you might find it silly. But when you were a kid, didn't the same awe and amazement come over you? That you could take a piece of paper, make a few folds, and now have a toy that could fly through the air? You could play games, races, and fights with other kids! At Rocksfordz, our brand mnemonic is the paper plane. Paper planes are great examples of how iteration can create complex results. By making small changes and trying again, you can eventually end up with a design that flies further and faster, or even one that can carry a light load. Paper planes also remind us that even something seemingly worthless can be turned into something amazing.

You would think that in today's digital world, paper planes would be a thing of the past. But you would be wrong! They are now almost an industrystandard logo for 'send' or any communication or messagingrelated concept. You can see them in Instagram, some Google apps, most networking and messaging apps like WayUp, Telegram, and others. So why are paper planes still around? Well, they're just so darn cute!

Play is essential for children as it allows them to explore different aspects of life and to try out new skills in a fun and safe environment. Different types of play help children to develop different skills in different ways. Through unstructured play, children can learn how to be creative and use their imagination. Structured play can help children to learn how to follow rules, share with others and cooperate.

Some of the important concepts that preschoolers learn at Oxfords Rocksfordz include the following: Calendar, including the seasons, days of the week, and months of the year, Colouring, Colours, Cooperation Cutting, Drawing and painting and Glueing. Hygiene, Letters. Listening, Nature, Numbers, Physical activity like running, jumping, skipping, hopping on one foot, and using playground equipment and balls, Shapes, Sharing, Sorting objects, Taking turns, Transitioning from one activity to another, Weather , writing letters and numbers

We all know that children are sponges and absorb everything around them. But did you know that preschoolage children are constantly working on mastering both gross and fine motor skills? At Oxford's Rocksfordz kids spend time actively engaged in developing these skills through activities such as drawing, cutting, coloring, and gluing (fine motor skills) and playing on playground equipment, running, skipping, jumping, and kicking or throwing a ball to a partner (gross motor skills).

NEP-compliant curriculum and better, newer infrastructure

The National Education Policy (NEP) of India is a comprehensive policy framework that outlines the goals, principles, and guidelines for the development of education in India. The NEP was last revised in 2020, and it covers all levels of education, from early childhood education to higher education. One key aspect of the NEP is its focus on early childhood education, including preschool education. The policy emphasizes the importance of providing high-quality early childhood education to children from the ages of 3 to 6 years. Most established preschools have curriculum and teaching methodologies which are legacy systems. To refresh and overhaul them completely is a herculean task. Whereas, at Oxford's Rocksfordz, we have built the curriculum ground-up completely in synch with the NEP

The NEP advocates what UK has been following for years:

The NEP advocates what UK has been following for years: the use of play-based and experiential learning methods in early childhood education, as well as the inclusion of both formal and non-formal elements in the curriculum. Oxford's Rocksfordz preschools do not look like traditional preschools. The overall look and feel are smart corporate interiors with plenty of materials co-created by kids. Most preschools have been closed for two years because of the pandemic. They still need the new sheen. That's what makes us different. More play areas. More toys. More activities. More Fun. Kids can rock on and rock steady!

CAREERS -Oxford's Rocksfordz proprietary learning methodology

I will be a doctor. I want to be an astronaut. I am a teacher. I will become a musician. An AI/ ML expert? A Scuba Diver Dreams.

At Oxford's Rocksfordz, CAREERS is an Acronym

Child centric training Arts & | crafts Reinforcement through | activities Engagement | | Emotion -heart and mind connection Recognize latent | innate talent Skill development |

At Oxford's Rocksfordz, we help understand children's innate talent and streamline them towards activities they love and can shine in.

Imagine a few years later, the child realizes the dreams and feels thrilled!

It is not uncommon for preschoolers to have career dreams or to express an interest in certain jobs or occupations. While it is important to encourage children's interests and curiosity, it is also important to recognize that children at this age may not fully understand the concept of a career or the requirements of different jobs. .

Here are a few ways that parents and educators can support preschoolers' career dreams:

1. Encourage exploration and experimentation: Preschoolers may express an interest in certain careers because they are curious about the work involved or because they have seen someone, they admire doing the work. E

2. Provide age-appropriate information: Children at this age may have limited understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of different jobs. Provide age-appropriate information about different careers to help children understand more about the work involved and what might be required to pursue a particular career.

3. Encourage creativity and selfexpression: Children's career dreams may change as they grow and develop, and that's okay.

4. Foster a growth mindset: Encourage children to see their career dreams as goals to work towards, rather than something fixed or predetermined.

Glocal - Global education with a local flavour

Oxford's Rocksfordz can give your kids a rock-solid foundation in English

In 2022, there were around 1.5 billion people worldwide who spoke English either natively or as a second language making it the world's most spoken language.

At Oxford's Rocksfordz, we also teach Indian languages thus delivering a glocal experience.

Preschool is an important time for children to develop their language and communication skills, including their understanding and use of English.

There are a number of strategies and approaches that Oxford's Rocksfordz deploys to support children's English language development, including:

1. Providing a language-rich environment: Oxford's Rocksfordz creates a languagerich environment by providing a variety of opportunities for children to listen to and speak English. This may include reading books, singing songs, and engaging in conversations with teachers and peers.

2. Using visuals and gestures: Oxford's Rocksfordz uses visual aids, such as pictures and gestures, to support children's understanding of new words and concepts.

3. Encouraging children to express themselves: Oxford's Rocksfordz encourages children to express themselves in English by providing opportunities for them to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. This may include asking open-ended questions and providing support as needed. Our Language Lab helps them perfect the diction too.

4. Modeling correct language use: The teachers of Oxford's Rocksfordz model correct language use by speaking clearly and using a variety of vocabulary and grammar structures.

5. Providing support for English language learners: For children who are learning English as an additional language, Oxford's Rocksfordz provides extra support, such as language development activities or support from a bilingual teacher

Overall, there are many strategies that Oxford's Rocksfordz uses to support children's English language development by providing a language-rich environment.