Here we have curated the LKG syllabus based on the latest guidelines by CBSE, ICSE and Cambridge boards. You can download the subject wise lower kindergarten curriculum for free in pdf and use it to create a sweet & simple study plan for your kid.
LKG Class syllabus for CBSE, ICSE and Cambridge Boards
LKG is an important phase of every kid, as it introduces them to the foundation of academics. Every year, various boards releases their curriculum for LKG. We have updated this page with syllabus for LKG in 2024.
As per the latest curriculum, there’s 4 subjects to be taught in Lower KG, they are English, Maths, General awareness and Environmental science (EVS). View or download the subject wise syllabus here:
- LKG English Syllabus
- LKG Maths Syllabus
- LKG EVS & General Awareness Syllabus
- LKG Environmental Science Syllabus
- LKG Hindi Syllabus
LKG English Syllabus
The LKG English Syllabus focuses on developing fundamental language skills in students. It includes activities for alphabet identification, reading comprehension, and matching exercises. This curriculum aims to lay a strong foundation in English language learning and foster a love for reading and language exploration from an early age.
Pre-Writing Strokes
Pre-writing strokes are essential for developing writing skills. Mastering these strokes helps children improve their handwriting and fine motor skills. They include lines (standing, sleeping, slanting) and curves (left, right, up, down), full list give below.
- Standing line
- Sleeping line
- Left Slanting line
- Right Slanting line
- Left Curve
- Right Curve
- Up Curve
- Down Curve
Alphabets & Basic Grammar
Alphabets & Basic Grammar are essential for language development. Children identify alphabets using objects, learn about small and capital letters, match them, understand vowels and consonants, practice phonic drills, explore vowel words, recognize rhyming words, and differentiate gender. These skills lay the groundwork for effective communication.
- Identification of alphabets using objects
- Objects related to each letter
- Small Letters & Capital Letters
- Matching capital and small
- Vowels and Consonants
- Phonic Drill
- Vowel words
- Rhyming words to improve listening skills
- Differentiate between gender and pairing
Phonetics
Phonetics involves language concepts, such as letter sounds and object associations, vowels and consonants, vowel words, articles, demonstrative pronouns, singular and plural forms, positions, rhyming words, and language skills. It utilizes tools like Genie boards and flashcards, encourages oral interaction and written work, and includes supplementary activities like worksheets, storytelling, and enactment. This comprehensive approach enhances children’s language development and proficiency.
Language Concepts
- Sound of Letters
- Objects related to letters
- Vowels and Consonants
- Vowel words
- Articles: A/An
Demonstrative Pronouns and Plurals
- Demonstrative Pronouns: This/That
- Demonstrative Pronouns: These/Those
- Singular and Plural: One
- Singular and Plural: Many
- Positions
Language Skills and Tools
- Rhyming words
- Use of Genie boards
- Use of flashcards
- Oral interaction
- Written work
Supplementary Activities
- Worksheets
- Storytelling
- Enactment
LKG Maths Syllabus
The LKG Maths syllabus introduces young learners to shapes, counting, numbers, comparisons, classifications, positions, sizes, money, colours, and patterns. It aims to build a strong foundation in mathematics through engaging activities and interactive learning.
Shapes | Identify circles, squares, and triangles Identify squares and rectangles |
Count to 3 | Learn to count (up to 3) Count dots (up to 3) Count shapes (up to 3) Count objects (up to 3) Count on ten frames (up to 3) Show numbers on ten frames (up to 3) Represent numbers (up to 3) |
Count to 5 | Learn to count (up to 5) Count dots (up to 5) Count shapes (up to 5) Count objects (up to 5) Count on ten frames (up to 5) Show numbers on ten frames (up to 5) Represent numbers (up to 5) |
Count to 10 | Learn to count (up to 10) Count dots (up to 10) Count shapes (up to 10) Count objects (up to 10) Count on ten frames (up to 10) Show numbers on ten frames (up to 10) Represent numbers (up to 10) |
Comparing | Are there enough? Compare groups (fewer or more) Fewer and more – compare by counting Compare in a mixed group |
Positions | Inside and outside Above and below Beside and next to Left and right Left, middle, and right Top and bottom Top, middle, and bottom |
Classify | Same Different Same and different Classify shapes by colour Classify and sort by colour Classify and sort by shape |
Size | Long and short Tall and short Light and heavy Wide and narrow |
Money | Coin values Count 1-rupee coins |
Colours | Red, Yellow, Blue Orange, Green, Purple Black, White, Pink |
LKG General Awareness Syllabus (GK)
The LKG General Awareness syllabus covers a wide range of topics to develop a child’s understanding of the world around them. It includes exploring aspects such as personal identity with topics like “About Me” and “My Family,” as well as important concepts like safety at home, on the road, and at the playground. The syllabus also introduces children to various animals, different modes of transport, seasons like summer, winter, and rain, and the roles of people who help us, such as doctors, teachers, policemen, postmen, carpenters, farmers, and security guards.
The general awareness syllabus for LKG consists of following topics
About Me | • Myself • My Body Parts • My Family • My Birthday • My Home • My School |
Safety | • At home • On the road • At the Playground |
Animals | • Domestic • Wild • Aquatic |
People who help us | • Doctor • Teacher • Policeman • Postman • Carpenter • Farmer • Security Guard |
Transport | • Road • Rail • Air |
Seasons | • Summer • Winter • Rain |
LKG EVS – Environmental Science Syllabus
EVS (Environmental Studies) syllabus for LKG covers a variety of important topics that aim to enhance the students’ knowledge and understanding of their surroundings. The syllabus includes activities such as identifying common objects with missing parts, learning about the parts and organs of the body and their functions, developing good habits and manners, and raising awareness about the environment through picnics and trips.
The latest EVS syllabus for LKG consists of following topics
- Common objects with missing parts.
- Parts and organs of the body and their use.
- Good habits and manners
- Spreading awareness about the environment through picnics, trips, etc.
- Understanding of the concept of time by explaining weeks, months, and years.
LKG Hindi Syllabus
The LKG Hindi Syllabus introduces young learners to the Hindi language and covers a range of important topics. Students will learn the Hindi alphabet, matching letters, identifying pictures, filling in blanks, and practicing handwriting. The syllabus also includes counting, poems, stories, and vocabulary related to fruits, vegetables, colors, animals, and vehicles. This engaging curriculum aims to develop language skills and provide a solid foundation in Hindi for LKG students.
The latest Hindi syllabus for LKG consists of following topics
- अ से अः तक (From अ to अः तक)
- क से ज्ञ तक (From क to ज्ञ तक)
- जोडे मिलाओ (Match the pairs)
- चित्र पहचानो (Identify the pictures)
- खाली स्थान भरो (Fill in the blanks)
- 2 अक्षरो के शब्द (2-letter words)
- 3 अक्षरो के शब्द (3-letter words)
- सुलेख (Handwriting)
- गिनती (1 से 10 तक) (Counting from 1 to 10)
- कविताएं (Poems)
- कहानियाँ (Stories)
- फल, सब्जी, रंग, पशु, वाहन के नाम (Names of fruits, vegetables, fruits, colours, animals, vehicles)
Download LKG syllabus for free in PDF
Here you can download the LKG curriculum, take a print out and use it to make study plan for your kids.
LKG syllabus FAQs
LKG syllabus is based on guidelines of leading educational boards and consists of four subjects
• English
• Maths
• EVS, and General Awareness
• Hindi
Assessment in LKG is primarily done through informal methods such as observation, class participation, and periodic assessments conducted by the teacher. Parents can also evaluate their child’s progress through discussions with the teacher and reviewing completed assignments or worksheets.
You can support your child’s learning at home by providing a nurturing environment, engaging in conversations, reading books together, practicing basic math concepts, and encouraging hands-on activities related to the topics covered in the syllabus. Regular communication with the teacher can also help you stay updated on your child’s progress.
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