5 – 6 Years

UKG
Program

The UKG program prepares children for formal schooling through conceptual clarity, communication confidence, emotional maturity, and independent learning — ensuring a smooth and joyful transition.

Core Objective

To prepare children for formal schooling through conceptual clarity, communication confidence, emotional maturity, and independent learning.

School Readiness Goals

Language Readiness

  • Blending & segmenting
  • Reading readiness
  • Sentence formation
  • Vocabulary enrichment
  • Listening comprehension

Numeracy Readiness

  • Number operations
  • Logical reasoning
  • Time concepts
  • Measurement awareness
  • Patterning

Thinking & Inquiry

  • Critical thinking
  • Prediction & reasoning
  • Observation recording
  • Problem-solving
  • Discussion participation

School Readiness

  • Task completion
  • Attention span
  • Instruction following
  • Organizational habits
  • Independent work habits

Social-Emotional Skills

  • Leadership opportunities
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional regulation
  • Team participation

UKG Graduate Outcomes

A child completing UKG at The Little Garimayans will:

Communicate confidently
Demonstrate independence
Express emotions appropriately
Participate actively
Show foundational literacy & numeracy
Exhibit curiosity & creativity
Collaborate respectfully
Adapt to formal schooling

Daily Timetable

4 – 4.5 Hours | Comprehensive, school-readiness focused flow

9:00 – 9:15

Arrival & Independent Learning

Self-management

S + P
9:15 – 9:35

Circle Time & SEL Discussion

Communication & emotional literacy

R
9:35 – 10:05

Literacy & Reading Readiness

Language & phonics

K
10:05 – 10:30

Inquiry & Theme Exploration

Conceptual understanding

P + K
10:30 – 10:45

Snack & Responsibility Time

Self-help & routines

S
10:45 – 11:10

Outdoor Sports & Movement

Physical development

A
11:10 – 11:35

Numeracy & Logical Thinking

Math readiness

K
11:35 – 11:55

Discovery Lab / STEM Play

Experimentation & exploration

A + P
11:55 – 12:15

Creativity & Expression

Art, drama, music

P
12:15 – 12:30

Reflection, Journaling & Closure

Reflection & communication

R

Begin the Final Lap

UKG admissions are open. Set your child up for a confident, joyful transition to formal school.