Early Childhood Division
Playgroup to Kindergarten II — A warm, joyful foundation for lifelong learning.
Where Curiosity, Play & Joyful Learning Begin
At Playpen, our Early Childhood curriculum blends the best of early-years inquiry and play-based pedagogy. We create a safe, stimulating sanctuary where young minds explore the world around them, develop language confidence, and form a natural love for discovery.
Core Curriculum Pillars
A comprehensive developmental approach covering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical milestones.
Phonics & Early Literacy
Letter-sound relationships through Jolly Phonics, rich storytelling, guided vocabulary building, and conversational English.
Foundational Numeracy
Concrete sensory manipulatives, counting games, spatial awareness, shape recognition, and playful early logic.
Creative Arts & Music
Sensory painting, clay sculpting, rhythm exploration, and musical expression that cultivate imagination and fine motor control.
Gross & Fine Motor Skills
Safe indoor and outdoor play spaces designed to build balance, hand-eye coordination, agility, and physical confidence.
Social & Emotional Growth
Sharing, active listening, empathy, following daily routines, and building friendships in a nurturing, caring environment.
Bilingual Exposure
Immersion in English communication while cultivating early love and appreciation for Bengali language and culture.
Progression Across Early Years
Structured stages ensuring every child transitions smoothly with confidence into formal primary schooling.
Playgroup
Age 2.5 – 3.5 Years
Gentle transition from home to school, social interaction, sensory discovery, and motor play.
Nursery
Age 3.5 – 4.5 Years
Phonics exploration, number recognition, pre-writing strokes, structured play, and expressive speech.
Kindergarten I (KG I)
Age 4.5 – 5.5 Years
Emergent reading, basic addition concepts, creative writing readiness, science discovery, and independence.
Kindergarten II (KG II)
Age 5.5 – 6.5 Years
Confident sentence reading, mathematical reasoning, inquiry projects, and preparation for Junior School.
Junior School (Class I – III)
Discover how pupils transition into structured Cambridge Primary fundamentals.