Enoghase Itua Erasmus

Sample Curriculum Outline: Pre-Primary Literacy & Numeracy Target Group: Pre-Primary Learners (Ages 3–5) Duration: 12 Weeks (Flexible, adaptable by teachers) Curriculum Goals: • Build foundational literacy (phonemic awareness, vocabulary, pre-writing). • Develop early numeracy (number sense, shapes, patterns, basic counting). • Encourage creativity, curiosity, and confidence through play-based learning. • Foster social-emotional growth through group activities and storytelling. Week 1–2: Introduction to Sounds and Numbers Literacy Focus a) Recognizing and naming letters A–D. b) Introduction to phonemic sounds (/a/, /b/, /c/, /d/). c) Storytime with picture books (focus on letter sounds). Numeracy Focus 1) Counting objects 1–5. 2) Recognizing number symbols 1–5. 3) Sorting objects by size and color. Activities • Alphabet song with movement. • "Letter Hunt" in classroom. • Counting blocks and group sorting game. Week 3–4: Building Vocabulary & Number Sense Literacy Focus a) Letters E–H and sounds. b) Matching letters to pictures. c) Drawing and coloring associated items (e.g., Apple for A). Numeracy Focus 1) Counting 1–10. 2) Introduction to basic shapes (circle, square, triangle). 3) Identifying shapes in classroom environment. Activities • Shape treasure hunt. • “Sound and Match” flashcard game. • Counting songs with clapping. Week 5–6: Early Writing and Patterns Literacy Focus a) Letters I–L and sounds. b) Tracing letters with crayons. c) Storytelling with picture cards. Numeracy Focus 1) Recognizing numbers 6–10. 2) Introduction to simple patterns (ABAB, ABC). 3) Drawing and extending patterns with beads/blocks. Activities • Sand tracing of letters. • “Pattern Train” activity with colored blocks. • Circle time storytelling with puppets. Week 7–8: Everyday Learning Connections Literacy Focus • Letters M–P and sounds. • Recognizing rhyming words. • Naming classroom and home objects. Numeracy Focus • Comparing quantities (more/less). • Counting classroom items. • Identifying positions (top, bottom, middle). Activities • Rhyming song challenge. • Counting toys during playtime. • “Where is it?” classroom exploration. Week 9–10: Storytelling and Shapes Expansion Literacy Focus • Letters Q–T and sounds. • Sequencing stories with picture cards. • Beginning name recognition and writing. Numeracy Focus • Introduction to 3D shapes (ball/sphere, box/cube). • Matching 2D and 3D shapes. • Group counting games (up to 15). Activities • Build 3D shapes with clay. • “My Storybook” activity (draw and narrate). • Group number jump game. Week 11–12: Consolidation and Celebration Literacy Focus • Review letters A–Z. • Simple recognition of sight words (e.g., cat, dog, mom). • Show-and-tell with learners’ drawings. Numeracy Focus • Review counting up to 20. • Basic addition with objects (1+1, 2+1). • Revisiting shapes and patterns. Activities • Alphabet parade (each child holds a letter card). • Math carnival (counting stations). • End-of-term showcase for parents. Assessment Approach • Ongoing observation through play. • Teacher checklists for literacy & numeracy milestones. • Learner portfolio (drawings, worksheets, storytelling recordings). Teacher Support Materials • Weekly lesson plan templates. • Flashcards, activity sheets, and storytelling props. • Parent engagement handouts for home practice.