Academic Programs

A robust, child-centered SSC Board curriculum that makes learning joyful, purposeful, and effective β€” from Nursery through 1st Standard at the best school in Pune.

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Maharashtra SSC Board Curriculum

Our academic program follows the Maharashtra State Board (SSC) curriculum β€” one of India's most respected educational frameworks. Every lesson from Nursery onwards builds strong cognitive, linguistic, and social foundations.

The curriculum integrates core subjects with cultural values, arts, physical education, and life skills β€” creating well-rounded individuals prepared not just for the next class, but for life itself.

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    Aligned with NCF (National Curriculum Framework) guidelines

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    Marathi as primary medium + English from Nursery

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    Age-appropriate pacing with continuous formative assessment

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    Integrated arts, music, PE, and values education

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Nursery (2.5–3.5 yrs)

Play-based, sensory, language foundations

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LKG (3.5–4.5 yrs)

Pre-reading, numeracy, creative activities

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UKG (4.5–5.5 yrs)

Literacy, numeracy, environment awareness

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1st Standard (5.5+ yrs)

Full SSC Board β€” Marathi, English, Maths, EVS

🌱 Early Years

Nursery Program

Foundation of a lifetime of learning β€” our Nursery program is designed for children aged 2.5 to 4.5 years.

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Creative Arts & Craft

Drawing, painting, clay modeling, cutting and pasting β€” developing fine motor skills and encouraging self-expression from the earliest age.

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Language & Literacy

Oral language in Marathi & English through stories, rhymes, songs, and picture books that build rich vocabulary and listening comprehension.

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Numeracy Foundations

Introduction to numbers, shapes, colors, and patterns through hands-on play activities that make mathematics fun and naturally intuitive.

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Environmental Awareness

Simple concepts of nature, plants, animals, weather through observation, guided discovery, and outdoor exploration activities.

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Music & Rhythm

Songs, rhymes, and simple instruments develop auditory skills, memory, and a deep joy for music. Daily singing builds confidence.

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Social & Emotional Learning

Group play, sharing, and guided peer interaction develop empathy, cooperation, and essential social skills for a lifetime.

🏫 Primary Section

1st Standard β€” SSC Board Subjects

A complete academic year following Maharashtra SSC Board curriculum for Class 1, designed for children aged 5.5 years and above.

SubjectWeekly PeriodsKey Learning Areas
πŸ”€ Marathi8 periodsReading, writing, grammar, stories, poems, comprehension
🌐 English6 periodsAlphabet, phonics, reading readiness, basic conversation and writing
πŸ”’ Mathematics8 periodsNumbers 1–100, addition, subtraction, shapes, measurement, patterns
🌍 Environmental Studies (EVS)5 periodsFamily, community, nature, animals, plants, seasons, civic sense
🎨 Art & Craft3 periodsDrawing, coloring, paper craft, creative expression, origami
πŸƒ Physical Education3 periodsGames, exercises, yoga, outdoor activities, teamwork, sportsmanship
🎡 Music & Dance2 periodsSongs, rhythm, folk dances, national pride through cultural art
🧠 Our Approach

Our Teaching Methodology

We believe learning should be joyful. Our methodology goes far beyond textbooks to build lifelong learners with curiosity and character.

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Activity-Based Learning (ABL)

Children learn by doing. Every concept is taught through hands-on activities, experiments, and real-world exploration β€” never passive sitting.

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Storytelling & Drama

Stories are our most powerful tools. Role-play, drama, and narratives make abstract concepts concrete, memorable, and deeply understood.

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Smart Board Integration

Digital smart boards supplement teaching β€” making lessons visually rich, interactive, and engaging for today's digital-native children.

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Continuous Assessment

Formative assessments throughout the year β€” not just exams β€” help us understand each child's journey and provide timely, personalized support.

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Montessori Influences

Inspired by Montessori philosophy, we respect each child's natural learning pace and provide freedom within structure for self-directed exploration.

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Mindfulness & Wellbeing

Morning circles, breathing exercises, and value-based conversations ensure emotional intelligence grows alongside academic achievement.

Give Your Child the Best Start in Pune

Join Sarhad National School β€” the best SSC Board school in Katraj, Pune β€” for a holistic education rooted in values and excellence.

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