The Orbis Academy English Learning Curriculum (Grades K–2)
“Building Confident Communicators through Play, Story & Expression”
Duration: 60–100
Interactive Classes Mode: Online (Live + Play-Based Learning)
Format: 4-Term Yearly Curriculum (Each Term = ~15–25 Classes)
Certificate: The Orbis Academy Certificate in English Communication
Curriculum Overview (Visual Roadmap)
| Term | Title | Learning Focus | Example Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sounds & Words | Phonics, rhymes, and listening | Alphabet songs 🎵, letter hunt 🔠, sound games 🎯 |
| 2 | Speaking & Storytelling | Oral expression & vocabulary | My Family” story 🏡, picture talk 🎨, roleplay 🎭 |
| 3 | Reading & Understanding | Comprehension & curiosity | Storybooks 📚, “Find the word” games 🔍, rhyme time 🎤 |
| 4 | Creative Expression | Writing, art & imagination | Drawing diaries ✏️, storycraft 🧩, puppet theatre 🎪 |
Detailed Term-wise Curriculum Breakdown
TERM 1: Sounds & Words (Weeks 1–12 | ~20 Classes)
Goal: Build strong phonics, listening, and word-recognition foundation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize sounds, letters, and simple words
- Speak English through everyday expressions
- Understand rhymes and rhythm in language
Sample Topics & Activities:
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Alphabet Adventures: A–Z through songs and actions -
Letter Lab: Tracing lowercase & uppercase letters -
Sound Safari: Match sounds to objects (b-ball, c-cat) 
Rhyme Time: “Two Little Hands,” “Clap Clap Clap”
Color Words: Red apple, blue sky, yellow sun
Mini Project: My Sound Book — kids collect 5 favorite letters with drawings and objects.
TERM 2: Speaking & Storytelling (Weeks 13–24 | ~25 Classes)
Goal: Build communication, confidence, and creativity in speech.
Learning Outcomes:
- Form complete sentences in natural speech
- Use polite expressions (“Hello”, “Thank you”, “Please”)
- Narrate short stories and participate in group talk
Sample Topics & Activities:
- 🏡 All About Me: My name, my family, my toys
- 🎭 Let’s Pretend: Puppet storytelling and roleplay
- 🐦 Storytime: “The Little Bird”, “The Cap-Seller & The Monkeys”
- 🎵 Sing & Say: Rhymes for greetings and daily routines
- 🎲 Talk Games: Guess the animal, finish the story
Mini Project: Storybox Project — each child narrates a short story using toys or drawings.
TERM 3: Reading & Understanding (Weeks 25–36 | ~20 Classes)
Goal: Strengthen reading, comprehension, and curiosity.
Learning Outcomes:
- Read short sentences and recognize familiar words
- Answer simple “who/what/where” questions
- Understand story morals and main ideas
Sample Topics & Activities:
- 📖 Read with Me: Stories like “The Food We Eat”, “Our Tree”
- 🧩 Find the Word: Letter patterns & rhyming words
- 🖼️ Picture Talk: Observe → Think → Speak
- 🎨 Word Art: Draw and label — “My Favorite Animal”
- 🎧 Audio Stories: Interactive listening comprehension
Mini Project: Reading Passport — track 5 stories with pictures and stickers for each completed one.
TERM 4: Creative Expression (Weeks 37–48 | ~20–25 Classes)
Goal: Encourage writing, art, and independent communication.
Learning Outcomes:
- Write short phrases and sentences
- Express thoughts through art and stories
- Collaborate and present ideas confidently
Sample Topics & Activities:
- ✏️ My Journal: Weekly reflection through pictures and words
- 🖍️ Rainbow Stories: “Anandi’s Rainbow” + art integration
- 🌍 My World Project: Write & share about favorite places
- 🧩🎨 Poem Craft: Turn short poems into colorful posters
- 🎤 Show & Tell Day: Present a personal story or object
Mini Project: My First Storybook — students create and illustrate their own short English story.
💻 Tools & Platforms
- Orbis Learning Portal (Interactive storybooks, e-worksheets)
- AI-powered chat buddies (for pronunciation & practice)
- Drawing + Writing apps (Canva Kids, Book Creator)
- Audio-visual learning (rhymes, video stories, vocabulary songs)
🏅 Assessment & Recognition
- 30% Projects & Classwork
- 30% Communication & Participation
- 40% Storytelling + Final Capstone
🎖️ Recognition: The Orbis Little Communicator Badge 📜 Certification: The Orbis Academy Certificate in English Communication
🧩 Parent Collaboration
- Monthly “Parent-Child Story Sessions”
- Progress updates through Orbis Learning Portal
- Home activities for bonding and reinforcement