SUNRISE
Bright Beginnings, Brighter Futures
Semester 1A
Level A
SUNRISE
Level A Semester 1A
Rhymes and Stories ControlCopy
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Literacy Numeracy
General Awareness
Acknowledgements
Academic Authors: Melanie Grobler, Sonia Duggal, Roma Jain, Sangeeta Gupta, Anuj Gupta, Monika Jain
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Book Production: Sanjay Kumar Goel, Tauheed Danish, Amisha Gupta, Naveen Gauniyal
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Book Title: Sunrise Semester 1A Level A
ISBN: 978-81-981609-3-5
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WPreface
elcome to Sunrise, our comprehensive semester series for Early Childhood Education that has been meticulously crafted to align with the guidelines of the Foundational Stage as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This series is designed to provide a holistic learning experience, fostering the comprehensive development of young learners in accordance with the developmental milestones and learning outcomes specified in the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2022.
Sunrise offers a rich blend of interactive and activity-based content to nurture each child's physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Our approach ensures that learning is enjoyable and meaningful, catering to every child's interests and abilities. By integrating various domains of development, we aim to create an environment where children can thrive, explore their unique potentials and cultivate a lifelong love for learning.
The curriculum is structured to promote Physical Development by incorporating activities that enhance motor skills, health, and overall physical well-being. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a critical component focusing on building empathy, cooperation, and strong interpersonal relationships. Through engaging and thought-provoking activities, children develop Intellectual Capacities, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and a curious mind.
In line with the NCF 2022, Sunrise also emphasises Spiritual and Moral Development, encouraging children to understand and embody values such as honesty, integrity, and respect for others. We aim to instill a sense of responsibility towards the environment, promoting sustainable practices from an early age.
Our curriculum is not just a series of lessons but a journey of discovery, growth, and joy. We believe that every child is unique, and our tailored approach ensures that each learner can engage with the content in a way that resonates with their individual needs and interests. By providing a nurturing and stimulating environment, Sunrise sets the foundation for future success, preparing children not just for school, but for life.
The Sunrise Level A Kit includes:
Numeracy Workbook
Thank you for embarking on this educational journey with us. Together, we can make early childhood education a bright and promising sunrise for every child.
PRODUCT PACKAGE AT A GLANCE
Sunrise is a carefully crafted activities-based learning program that caters to all domains of Early Childhood Education, including physical, emotional, mental, intellectual, and spiritual development. The program includes textbooks in Literacy, Numeracy, General Awareness, and Rhymes & Stories. The program also extends ample support to teachers through lesson plans and other assets that help attaining the best outcomes.
Engaging Textbooks
Teacher's Manual
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Rubrics for Teachers
Progress Report Sheets
DIGITAL
Student and Teacher Apps
Learning Videos
Interactive Tasks and Exercises
iv The classroom program is augmented by the digital world, which includes assets like animated Talking Books, phonic songs, animated rhymes, animations on pre-number concepts, numbers, and shapes; and other interactive activities.
KEY NEP RECOMMENDATIONS
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a transformative shift in the country’s education system. It aims to create a more holistic, dynamic and multidisciplinary approach to education. NEP 2020 focuses on fostering conceptual understanding, skills, values and competencies that align with the demands of the 21st century, while also preserving India’s rich cultural heritage. UOLO is fully committed to actualizing the vision of NEP 2020 by meticulously adhering to its outlined recommendations.
1. Physical and motor development
2. Cognitive development
3. Cultural and artistic development
4. Socio-emotional and ethical development
5. Language and Literacy
6. Numeracy
7. Play and activity-based learning
8. Holistic and multi-faceted learning
9. Inclusion of local traditions of India
10. Technology integration
Competencies and Domains
Teaching and Learning Pedagogy
OUR KEY FEATURES: ALIGNING WITH THE NEP
Rhymes and Stories
Build familiarity with rhythm, phonetics, and vocabulary. Encourage development of gross motor skills.
Flash Cards
Assist development of basic numeracy, literacy and fine motor skills in a playful and engaging way.
1 2 5 6 7 8
Drawing and Scribbling activities
Promotes hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
Pretend Reading and Drawing
Contribute to development of early reading skills.
Storytelling and Role-Playing activities
Develop cognitive abilities like sequencing and understanding cause and effect. Allow exploration of emotional expression in social settings to develop empathy and ethics.
Phonological Awareness Activities
Help in grasping the sounds of spoken language, laying the foundation for reading and writing. 2 5 7
Digital Assets
Mira’s First Day at School
Mira is happy.
New bag. New books.
New crayons.
Mira meets Raja and his Amma.
Mira and mama go to school. Mira and mama are happy.
Miss Nina says, ‘Hello!’
Mira and Raja are at school. They meet the teacher Miss Nina.
Mira is sad. Mira wants to go home.
Miss Nina takes Mira to the classroom. Mira sees happy children.
Mira and Raja say bye to their mamas and run inside the classroom.
Objectives
• Understanding/observing picture story and comprehending its meaning
• Language development
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Discuss:
1. What new things does Mira have for school?
2. Who does Mira meet at school?
3. How do you feel when you come to school? Why?
4. What do you bring to school that makes you happy?
Do
Sounds at School
these actions in the class and listen to the sounds�
• Awareness of the sounds
• Produces a variety of sounds by playing with voice, body, objects and instruments Objectives
For the Teacher: Encourage children to describe the pictures. Ask them to listen to the sounds: clap-clap, thump-thump, thud-thud, dum-dum, click-click, shhh!
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Clap, clap! Dum, dum!
Shhhh!
Thump, thump!
Thud, thud! Click, click!
The Alphabet Song A B C D E F G, H I J K, L M N O P Q R S, T U V, W X, Y and Z.
Objectives
Letter Bb
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The bouncing ball goes round and round, A brown bear dances on the ground. B says /b/-/b/-/b/
Objectives
• Letter recognition • Association of the pictures with the letter sound
Trace the letter Bb with different colours�
Objectives
• Letter recognition • Association of the picture with the letter sound • Fine motor skills
Letter Cc
cCathy cat runs after a cap, Coco cow wakes up from a nap. C says /k/-/k/-/k/
Objectives
• Letter recognition
• Association of the pictures with the letter sound
Trace the letter Cc with different colours�
Match the cups that are of the same colour� Say /k/-/k/-cup�
Objectives
• Letter recognition
• Fine motor skills
• Association of the pictures with the letter sound
• Hand-eye coordination
Trace the letter Dd with different colours�
Tear and paste pieces of coloured paper in the dolphin
/d/-/d/-dolphin
Letter E
An elephant stomps to shake the ground. E says / /-/ /-/ /
Objectives
• Letter recognition • Association of the pictures with the letter sound
Trace the letter E with different colours�
Objectives
• Letter recognition • Association of the pictures with the letter sound
Trace the letter Ff with different colours�
Paste a few fish in the pond� Say /f/-/f/-fish�
(Use the sticker sheet)
Objectives
Big and Small
A bear is big.
Circle the big gift.
Objectives
A rabbit is small.
Do and Learn
Colour the big animal.
See and say.
For the teacher
Encourage the children to see the circles and repeat ‘big’ and ‘small’ after you.
Objectives
Tall and Short
A giraffe is tall. A fox is short. Circle the short objects.
Objectives
Compare objects based on height
Do and Learn
Colour the shirt of the tall child.
See and say. tall short
For the teacher
Encourage the children to see the glasses and repeat ‘tall’ and ‘short’ after you.
Objectives
Observation
Visual discrimination
Oral maths vocabulary development
Art integration
How Many Fingers on One Hand?
How many fingers on one hand?
How many fingers on one hand?
Let’s all count together.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
How many fingers on two hands?
How many fingers on two hands?
Let’s all count together.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Objectives
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One-to-One Correspondence
Take the animal to the gift by tracing the dotted lines.
Objectives
One-to-one correspondence
Fine motor skills
Meet Number 1
1elephant, big and grey, Walking slowly on its way.
Show one finger and say, ‘1 finger’. one
Objectives
Do and Learn
Count and say the number.
Colour the sun.
Objectives
Meet Number 2
2 bears with fur so brown, Rolling and tumbling all around.
Show two fingers and say, ‘2 fingers’.
Objectives
two
Do and Learn
Count and say the number.
Colour the 2 cherries.
Objectives
Meet Number 3
3 kittens jumping around, Here and there on the ground.
Show three fingers and say ‘3 fingers’.
Do and Learn
Count and say the number.
Colour the 3 lights.
Objectives
Objectives
Count the objects in each set and circle the correct number. Identification Matching Counting
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Long and Short
Long
Circle the long caterpillar.
Short
Objectives
Do and Learn
This is a short string. Draw a long string.
Tick () the short pencil.
See and say.
short short short long long long
For the teacher
Encourage the children to observe and compare the length of the strings of the toys. Explain that we use ‘long–short’ to compare lengths. Compare the size of more things in the surroundings and the picture.
Objectives
In and Out
The rabbit is in the hat.
The rabbit is out of the hat.
Circle the cat that is out of the box.
Objectives
Observation
Comparison
Visual discrimination
Do and Learn
Trace the line that is inside the circle.
Colour the apple that is out of the basket.
Objectives
Meet Number 4
4 puppies chase and play, Wagging tails all day.
Show four fingers and say,‘4 fingers’. four
Do and Learn
Count and say the number.
Trace and count the leaves.
Objectives
Meet Number 5
5 ducklings swim and dive, In the pond, they happily jive.
Show five fingers and say, ‘5 fingers’. five
Do and Learn
Count and say the number.
Thumb-print on the 5 bees.
Objectives
One Little Monkey
(Sing and Dance)
One little monkey
Swinging on a tree,
Two little birds
Flying free.
Three little rabbits
Hopping around,
Four little kittens
Sleeping sound.
Buzz-buzz-buzz
Go five little bees, On the flowers
Around the trees.
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General Awareness
Meet Me!
Listen and understand.
Hello! I am Veni. I am 3 years old.
What is your name?
Hello! I am Raghav. I am 4 years old.
For the teacher
Do this activity in circle time. Begin by introducing yourself. Encourage the children to introduce themselves. Ensure each child gets a chance.
Pasteyour photographhere
Objectives
• Self-awareness
• Confidence building
Boy or Girl
Are you a boy or a girl? Make your thumbprint near the correct picture.
Hello, Hello, Friends
Hello, hello, friends, Come and play with me, I am unique and special, Come and see!
Objectives
• Fine motor skills • Self-awareness • Language development
My Feelings
Trace the circles. Try to make these faces.
Look at the situations below and paste the correct stickers.
Objectives
• Thinking • Association • Observation
My Friends
I have many friends. We have a lot of fun together.
TELL US
Friends are special� They make us feel happy� How do you spend time with your friends?
Objectives
• Thinking • Expression
• Social awareness • Observation
My Body
I am Dev. Say the names of my body parts.
fingers
Objectives
foot leg
toes
• Identification • Association • Observation • Recognition
Handprint Art
Print your hand on the hen, and print your thumb on the chicks.
Two Little Hands
Two little hands go clap, clap, clap.
Two little legs go tap, tap, tap.
Two little eyes to look around.
Two little ears to hear each sound.
One little nose to smell the rose.
One little mouth to eat a toast.
Objectives
• Listening • Rhythmic appreciation • Gross motor skills
Trace the dotted lines to match the body parts with the activities.
LET’S DO
Do and show any two actions with each of these body parts�
• legs • hands • eyes • mouth
Objectives
• Association
• Fine motor skills
• Observation
I Am Clean
This is how little teddy keeps himself clean.
I brush my teeth twice in a day.
I shampoo and comb my hair.
I wear clean and ironed clothes.
Tell Us Name any five things you use to keep yourself clean� Also, tell us how you use them�
I use a soap to bathe daily.
I clip my nails with a nail clipper.
• Observation Objectives ControlCopy
I wash my hands with soap before and after eating.
I use a tissue to wipe my nose.
• Understanding the importance of hygiene
Keeping Clean
How do you keep yourself clean? Match the pictures.
Objectives
• Understanding the importance of hygiene • Observation
Colour Red
I am red colour. You see me in many things.
Sponge-paint the strawberry with red colour.
Objectives
• Identify the colour red • Fine motor skills
Colour Yellow
I am yellow colour. You see me in many things.
Tear and paste bits of yellow paper on the Sun.
Objectives
• Identify the colour yellow • Fine motor skills
My Family
I am Yukta. I live with my family. These are my family members.
TELL US
Do you have a pet? If yes, how do you spend time with it?
• Understanding relationships Objectives
• Learning about different family members and their roles
grandfather grandmother
Yukta and her pet dog
father
mother
I Love My Family
I love my family. I help everyone. This is how we can help our family.
Keep the toys back after playing. Water the plants. Set the table. Help with cleaning.
Objectives
• Observation • Exploration
Fun with Family
This is how we can have fun with our family.
Celebrate special days. Go out together. Play together.
Objectives
• Learning about different family members and their roles
• Understanding relationships
Magic Words
Magic Words
“Hi” to greet, “Please” to ask, “Thank you” for every task. “Sorry” when I’ve done a wrong, These magic words make me strong.
Thank you
Please, may I use your pencil?
This is Me
Bob wants to be a bear. He tries to growl.
Grrrrl! Grrrr!
Bob tries to stomp like a bear.
Bob looks in the mirror. He is sad.
I don’t look like a bear!
Mummy brings an ice cream for Bob.
Bob! Here is an ice cream for you!
Bob eats the ice cream.
For the teacher
I am happy I’m not a bear. Bears don’t eat ice creams!
ControlCopy
Encourage the children to observe each picture and talk about it. Also, talk about different animals and the sounds they make, like ‘bow-wow’ for dogs; and ‘meow’ for cats. You may ask these questions to check for understanding.
1. What does Bob want to be?
2. How does Bob feel when he looks into the mirror?
3. Who brings Bob ice cream?
4. In the end, is Bob happy or sad?
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, Knees and toes. Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Eyes, ears, mouth, and nose.
Pikku’s Birthday
It is Pikku’s birthday. Mummy and Papa are in the drawing room. They give him gifts.
Happy birthday, Pikku! Here is your jar of honey.
Happy birthday, Pikku! Here is your bicycle.
The bell rings. Ding, dong! Pikku’s friends are outside. They are here for the party.
Hello! Please come in.
Happy birthday, Pikku!
Mummy and Papa are in the kitchen. They bake Pikku’s cake. Pikku and his friends are in the hall. They watch a magician. They clap in joy at his magic tricks.
Mummy and Papa bring the cake. It is in the living room. Pikku cuts the cake. Everyone sings, ‘Happy birthday to you!’
Pikku and his friends eat a tasty lunch in the dining room.
For the teacher
Encourage the children to observe each picture and talk about it. Also, talk about being polite and using words like ‘please’, ‘thank you’, etc.
You may ask these questions to check for understanding.
1. Where do Mummy and Papa cook food for the party?
2. In which room do they see the magician?
3. Where does Pikku cut the cake?
4. Where do they eat their lunch?
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My Toys
I have a toy bear, soft and sweet, A big toy drum with a happy beat. Trains and cars go zoom, zoom, zoom, Playing all day, morning till noon!
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around!
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the ground!
Teddy bear, teddy bear, jump up high!
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the sky!
Teddy bear, teddy bear, bend down low!
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch your toes!
Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn out the light!
Teddy bear, teddy bear, say good night!
Sticker sheet for page no. 17
Sticker sheet for page no. 45
About the Book
Sunrise is a comprehensive, NCF 2022-based Early Childhood Education program that lays a solid foundation for lifelong well-being and holistic growth, encompassing physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development.
This semester book has been designed to especially develop the learner's literacy and numeracy skills, their understanding and general awareness about the world around them, as well as their love for reading and listening comprehension skills.
Key Features
Additional Resources
• Flash Cards
• Sticker Sheets
• Suggested Activities List, for teacher and parents
• Teacher's Manual
• Digital Resouces
• Assessment Sheets and Holistic Progress Card
• Play-based learning activities, which promote holistic development of the child in all ECE domains
• School readiness, which is assured in the curriculum and learning design
• All-round development, in areas of physical, cognitive, cultural and socio-emotional domains
• Teacher assets, like assessment tools and lesson plans, to help maximise program quality and outcomes
About Uolo
Uolo partners with K-12 schools to provide technology-enabled learning programs. We believe that pedagogy and technology must come together to deliver scalable learning experiences that generate measurable outcomes. Uolo is trusted by over 15,000+ schools across India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
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