🌍 The Orbis Academy
ENGLISH LEARNING CURRICULUM (Grades 1–3)
Theme: Building Confident Communicators through Play, Story & Expression
Tagline: Empowering Young Minds for the AI-powered Future
Contact: 📧 learn.success@theorbisacademy.org | 📱 +91 8168103265
✨ Program Overview
The Orbis English Learning Curriculum develops fluency, creativity, and confidence through a joyful progression from sound and story to structured expression. It aligns with NEP 2020, NCF-FS, and Orbis’ holistic AI-STEM philosophy — nurturing communication, curiosity, and creativity hand in hand.
STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
| Level | Duration | Age / Grade | Core Focus | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – Language & Joy | 6 Months (2 Terms) | Grades 1–2 | Phonics, rhythm, and early vocabulary | Confident beginner speaker & listener |
| Level 2 – Speak & Express | 12 Months (4 Terms) | Grade 2 | Storytelling, roleplay, grammar, and writing | Fluent, expressive communicator |
| Level 3 – Think & Create | 12 Months (4 Terms) | Grade 3 | Creative writing, values, poetry, comprehension | Independent writer & critical thinker |
🌈 LEVEL 1: LANGUAGE & JOY
Duration: 6 Months | Age Group: 6–7 Years
🎯 Objectives
- Recognize and use everyday English words
- Speak in short sentences with confidence
- Respond to sounds, songs, and stories
- Build listening & comprehension skills through play
Core Components
| Term | Themes | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Sounds & Words | Phonics games 🎵, alphabet songs, letter hunts 🔤 |
| Term 2 | Family & Fun | “My Family” story, roleplay, drawing diaries, rhyme time 🎨 |
🧩 Tools & Methods
Flashcards, song videos, puppet play, phonics apps, and creative worksheets.
🧩 Assessment
Play-based observation, oral recitation, peer feedback, and phonics tasks.
🎓 Certification
Orbis Certificate in Foundational English Communication
💬 LEVEL 2: SPEAK & EXPRESS
Duration: 12 Months | Age Group: 7–8 Years
🎯 Objectives
- Strengthen vocabulary and grammar naturally
- Speak in dialogues, narrate stories, and ask questions
- Develop reading fluency and comprehension
- Write short paragraphs with creativity
Core Components
| Term | Themes | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | My World & My Words | Storytelling, “My Town” project, word-matching 🏙 |
| Term 2 | Picture Talk & Speaking Skills | Describe & draw games, emotion words 😊 |
| Term 3 | Grammar through Play | Fun preposition races, sentence-building games 🎯 |
| Term 4 | Creative Writing | “If I Were…” prompts, story cubes, poem recitals ✍️ |
🧩 Tools & Methods
Storybooks, phonics software, voice recording, collaborative games.
🧩 Assessment
Reading & listening checklists, project work, roleplay evaluation, creative writing.
🎓 Certification
Orbis Certificate in English Expression & Storytelling
🧩 LEVEL 3: THINK & CREATE
Duration: 12 Months | Age Group: 8–9 Years
🎯 Objectives
- Master advanced reading & writing for expression
- Cultivate critical thinking and creative composition
- Engage in group discussions, plays, and debates
- Express opinions respectfully and confidently
🧩 Core Components
| Term | Themes | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Creative Stories & Plays | Dialogue-making, short skits 🎭 |
| Term 2 | Life Around Us | Environmental poems, “My Village” essay 🌳 |
| Term 3 | Our India, Our Values | Festivals & unity discussions 🇮🇳 |
| Term 4 | Fun with Grammar & Games | Grammar relay races, writing contests 🧩 |
🧩 Tools & Methods
Creative writing journals, dramatization, Orbis English app, AI storytelling tools.
🧩 Assessment
Written comprehension, oral presentation, and digital storytelling project.
🎓 Certification
Orbis Certificate in English Creativity & Communication
📘 Integrated Learning Roadmap
1️⃣ LISTEN → Identify and enjoy sounds, words & rhymes
2️⃣ SPEAK → Express thoughts through play and storytelling
3️⃣ READ → Recognize, comprehend, and imagine beyond text
4️⃣ WRITE → Communicate ideas through art, journaling & essays
5️⃣ THINK → Create, question, and share new perspectives
🌟 Assessment & Pedagogy
- Continuous Learning Evaluation: activity-based and portfolio-driven
- Joyful Pedagogy: integrating play, AI tools, and storytelling
- Parental Updates: bi-term progress reports with audio samples
- Holistic Focus: linguistic, emotional, aesthetic, and cultural growth
🧩 Certification
All students completing each level receive the
🎓 “Orbis Academy Certificate in AI & STEM Integrated English Communication”
Each level culminates in a Showcase Event — Orbis English Fest — where children perform stories, rhymes, and skits demonstrating their growth.