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Integrated Learning
One world, not separate subjects
Children meet concepts in multiple contexts and connect new knowledge with what they already understand, making learning meaningful and lasting.
Academics
Where little steps begin a lifelong love of learning
Our Early Years programme blends Montessori foundations, integrated academics, values and joyful hands-on discovery.
Foundational Stage
Real learning begins here
Pre-primary is not a waiting room before “real school.” Children learn through play, inquiry, stories and experiences in a stress-free, child-centred programme aligned with the spirit of NEP 2020.
Student Group
Pre-primary
Levels
FS I, II & III
Approach
Play-way & activity-based
Development
Pancha Kosha
Our Learning Approach
Four ideas shape every day at Salwan
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Inquiry-Driven Learning
Curiosity comes first — answers follow
Observation, questioning and reasoning help children learn how to think. Teachers begin with a child’s question and turn wonder into discovery.
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Values Alongside Academics
Character is curriculum, not an afterthought
Kindness, honesty, sharing, respect and gratitude are woven through stories, role play, festivals and everyday classroom routines.
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Project-Based Learning
Learning by making, building and doing
Simple projects develop patience, planning, teamwork and pride by giving children the experience of beginning, developing and completing their own work.
Pedagogy in Action
Curious, capable and compassionate
Beyond the classroom, carefully designed experiences help children discover their interests, express ideas, work together and grow into confident, well-rounded learners.
Physical Development
Yoga and Taekwondo build strength, concentration, self-discipline and overall wellbeing.
Little Scientists at Work
Hands-on experiments ignite curiosity while developing problem-solving, creativity and teamwork.
Language & Literacy
Storytelling, rhymes, drama, puppetry and classroom libraries help children communicate and love reading.
Numeracy
Playful pre-number and number activities strengthen early mathematical thinking.
21st-century Skills
Show and Tell, role play and projects build communication, creativity, collaboration and confidence.
Experiential Learning
Real experiences encourage active engagement, social interaction and independent thinking.
DEAR Programme
Drop Everything and Read creates regular, focused time for stories, imagination and comprehension.
No Bag Day
Pottery, games, printing, storytelling, yoga and drills support all five domains of Pancha Kosha Vikas.
Inclusive Learning
Every child is known and supported
Relationships, interactions and purposeful activities build emotional intelligence. Individual support helps children understand their emotions, develop self-control and take growing responsibility for themselves.
Technology with purpose
The ICT Lab reinforces classroom concepts through interactive games, multimedia, educational applications and creative digital projects, nurturing logical reasoning, collaboration and responsible technology use.
Assessment
Progress understood in context
Regular, ongoing assessment draws from diverse observations to understand what children know, how they learn and what support they need. A multidimensional Holistic Progress Card brings together teacher and parent observations.
Academic Planner 2026–27
View the annual planner for key learning themes, activities and school dates.