Building Knowledge. Developing Skills. Nurturing Character.
At AISSMS Shri Shivaji Preparatory Military Primary Day School, we believe that education is more than completing a syllabus.
Our curriculum is designed to help children understand, explore, apply and communicate what they learn, while developing the values, skills and confidence they need for life.
As an English-medium co-educational school for Standards I to IV, we follow the Maharashtra State Board pattern of education while providing children with opportunities for experiential, activity-based and holistic learning.
OUR APPROACH TO LEARNING
Children learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process.
Our classroom practices encourage children to:
Our aim is to move from “learning for the examination” to “learning for understanding and life.”
OUR ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
We focus on developing strong language and communication skills through:
– Listening and speaking
– Phonics and pronunciation
– Vocabulary development
– Reading fluency
– Reading comprehension
– Creative writing
– Grammar and language usage
– Storytelling and expression
– Recitation and public speaking
Our goal is to nurture children who can read with confidence, understand what they read and express themselves clearly.
Mathematics is taught as a subject to understand and use—not merely to memorise.
Children develop:
– Number sense
– Mental mathematics
– Mathematical operations
– Logical reasoning
– Problem-solving
– Measurement
– Shapes and spatial understanding
– Patterns
– Data handling
– Application of mathematics in daily life
Activities, manipulatives, games, and real-life situations help children experience mathematics meaningfully.
Marathi learning develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Children are encouraged to:
– Develop vocabulary
– Read age-appropriate texts
– Understand and respond to language
– Write independently
– Recite poems
– Listen to stories
– Express themselves in Marathi
– Appreciate Marathi language and culture
Children are naturally curious about the world around them.
Our learning experiences encourage children to observe, question, investigate and understand:
– Our surroundings
– Plants and animals
– Food and nutrition
– Family and community
– Health and hygiene
– Our environment
– Natural phenomena
– Safety and responsible behavior
– Family and community
– Our neighbourhood
– Maharashtra and India
– Maps and places
– History and heritage
– Important personalities
– National symbols
– Festivals and traditions
– Rights and responsibilities
Wherever possible, concepts are connected to real-life experiences, observation and hands-on activities.
The emphasis is on developing awareness, respect and responsible citizenship.
Children are introduced to age-appropriate digital skills and responsible use of technology.
The focus is on:
– Basic computer awareness
– Digital literacy
– Mathematical operations
– Keyboard and mouse skills
LEARNING BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK
Experiential & Activity-Based Learning
We believe that children remember what they experience. Learning is enriched through:
FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY & NUMERACY
Strong foundations create confident learners.
Special emphasis is placed on developing:
Listening
Speaking
Vocabulary
Phonics
Writing
Comprehension
Reading fluency
Reading
Expression
Number sense
Mathematical reasoning
Problem-solving
Logical thinking
Mental mathematics
Counting and computation
Everyday application
“We believe that every child should develop the confidence to read, understand, think and solve problems.”
VALUES & LIFE SKILLS
Education must prepare children not only for examinations, but for life.
Through everyday school experiences, children are encouraged to develop:
SPORTS & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
A healthy body supports a healthy mind. Physical development is an important part of our school programme.
Children participate in activities such as:
These activities help develop coordination, strength, agility, confidence, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship.
ARTS, MUSIC & CREATIVE EXPRESSION
A healthy body supports a healthy mind. Physical development is an important part of our school programme.
Children participate in activities such as:
Creative expression helps children develop imagination, confidence, concentration and self-expression.
LEARNING THROUGH EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
The school calendar provides opportunities for children to learn beyond the classroom through:
These experiences help children develop confidence while connecting learning with real life.
ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING
Assessment is an important part of the learning process.
We believe assessment should help teachers understand what a child knows, what the child can do and where further support is required.
Children’s progress may be observed through:
Our existing assessment framework includes formative components such as oral work, activities, practicals, projects and class/unit tests rather than relying only on a written examination.
Assessment is not only about marks.
It helps us:
Identify strengths → Identify learning needs → Provide support → Monitor progress → Encourage improvement
Children learn at different speeds and in different ways.
Our teachers observe individual learning needs and provide appropriate opportunities for practice, reinforcement, and additional support wherever required.
At SSPM, the teacher is not only a transmitter of information.
The teacher is a:
Our teachers create opportunities for children to ask questions, participate, experiment, communicate, and learn from one another.
Learning becomes stronger when school and home work together.
Parents can support their child’s learning by:
– Reading with their child every day
– Encouraging conversation
– Allowing children to ask questions
– Providing opportunities for independent work
– Encouraging outdoor play
– Limiting unnecessary screen time
– Appreciating effort and progress
– Maintaining regular routines
– Staying connected with the school
Together, we create confident and capable learners.
OUR CURRICULUM IN ONE VIEW
OUR CURRICULUM IN ONE VIEW
LEARNING TODAY.
LEADING TOMORROW.
At AISSMS Shri Shivaji Preparatory Military Primary Day School, we strive to provide children with a strong academic foundation while nurturing curiosity, confidence, character, creativity and responsible citizenship.
