Grade Details
Grade Overview:
The UKG program at SNS Academy serves as the bridge between the foundational kindergarten years and formal schooling in Grade 1. Children consolidate their pre-academic skills while developing greater confidence, independence, and readiness for structured learning. The Design Thinking mindset is further nurtured through simple problem-solving activities and collaborative projects.
What Students Will Learn
Reading Readiness: Reading simple sentences, recognizing sight words, understanding basic grammar concepts (nouns, verbs), and developing comprehension skills.
Mathematical Concepts: Numbers up to 100, backward counting, simple subtraction, introduction to money concepts, and basic problem-solving.
General Awareness: Understanding community helpers, plants and animals, good habits, seasons, festivals, and modes of transport.
Writing Skills: Forming letters and words correctly, writing simple sentences, and expressing ideas through writing and drawing.
Social Skills: Following classroom routines, working cooperatively, showing empathy, and resolving simple conflicts with guidance.
Subjects Offered
English: Reading simple sentences, sight words, basic grammar (nouns, verbs).
Mathematics: Numbers 1-100, backward counting, simple subtraction, money concepts.
Environmental Science: Our helpers, plants around us, animals and their homes, good habits.
General Awareness: Seasons, festivals, transport, communication.
Art: Drawing and coloring with patterns, simple origami.
Teaching Methodology
Inquiry-Based Learning: Children are encouraged to ask questions, explore topics of interest, and find answers through guided investigation.
Project-Based Approach: Simple group projects introduce children to working collaboratively toward a common goal.
Differentiated Instruction: Activities are tailored to accommodate different learning paces and styles, ensuring every child progresses.
Design Thinking Introduction: Children are guided through simple design challenges that involve observing a problem, brainstorming ideas, and testing solutions.
Curriculum Highlights
School Readiness: Systematic preparation for the transition to Grade 1, including longer attention spans, following instructions, and independent work habits.
3P Culture Embodiment: Children understand their purpose in learning activities, follow multi-step processes, and work effectively with peers.
SNS iHub Exploration: Hands-on exploration of simple programmable toys that introduce basic sequencing and logical thinking.
SPINE Center Activities: Regular sessions in the splash pool, creative movement in the dance studio, and access to age-appropriate fitness activities.
Co-Curricular Activities
Little Chefs: Simple no-cook recipes that introduce basic food concepts and following instructions.
Junior Gardeners: Planting seeds, caring for plants, and observing growth cycles.
Story Makers: Creating simple picture stories and narrating them to peers.
Yoga for Kids: Basic yoga postures and breathing exercises for focus and relaxation.
Show and Tell: Regular opportunities to speak about topics of interest, building confidence and communication skills.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Requirement: Children must be 5 years old by the 31st of March in the academic year for which admission is sought.
Siva Kumar –
The word Design thinking is unique and has some power . The brief discussion of Gayathri SCD Coordinator with me made me very clear about the problem solving approach and also has wide scope in present and future. Thanks Gayathri for amazing sharing of DT.
Suresh Kumar –
Very nice school for students Especially from LKG to 12 standard With experience teachers
Hasina Anvar –
Had an opportunity to hear about Design thinking from faculty of SNS Academy Mrs. Deepika. C.It is a great initiative.
Manjari Rajagopal –
I came to know about the Bootcamp through Mrs.Pushpa from SNS Academy. The session of desighn thinking was great and I felt the 5 pillars are really useful to develop the entrapreneurial minset among the students. The school also have a good infrastructure
BHUVANESHWARI ANGURAJ –
The teachers are very good and dedicated . I Will always be greatful to this wonderful school. The teachers are professional, caring and very organized. They very much enjoy their time in school and l…
Banu Mathi –
Yesterday I attended the boot camp held by Mrs . Vidhya faculty of SNS academy .Its very interesting to hear about the design thinking methodology of teaching. I was impressed about the achievement of students too
Maileswaran –
Mrs.Pushpa Hindi faculty of SNS academy her career program is very good and the infrastructure of the school is nice.
NATARAJ –
Excellent campus with all facilities. The care and attention given is awesome. The best child friendly school ever.
Charan Rajkumar –
I recently participated in a “Design thinking” boot camp hosted by SNS Academy, and I must say it was very educational. The sessions provided me with insightful information. Because of the interesting teaching method, difficult ideas were made simple. All things considered, it was a very worthwhile experience, and I would suggest it to anyone who is interested in design thinking
Kowsalya Ravi –
I attended the design thinking bootcamp organized by SNS Academy, where Mr. Sharma, a faculty member, shared insights into the five pillars. This information proved both interesting and valuable for the students. The session provided a great opportunity to learn about the impressive achievements of fellow participants. SNS Academy is excelling in nurturing innovative ideas among students, and the school boasts a commendable infrastructure
Antolus Malvin –
The boot camp which was done by my son and his groupmates is nice . They would also improve
Yasasvi –
Recently I happened to meet my cousin Suja. She shared her knowledge on Design Thinking Framework practiced in SNS Academy. It was informative.
Maileswaran –
Mrs.Pushpa Hindi faculty of SNS academy her career program is very good and the infrastructure of the school is nice.