Academics
Ratnam Kids International
Elevate your child’s education with play class, LKG, and UKG in Saraswathi Nagar, Nellore that offers international standards of academics and extracurricular activities. Check out the details of each program listed below.
LKG & UKG
Academics
LOGS – Monthly log will be given with Annexure.
Orals / OracyThe Curriculum:
- English Rhymes (LKG – 8, UKG – 6), Telugu Rhymes (LKG – 8, UKG – 8),
- Hindi Rhymes (LKG – 6, UKG – 7), English Story Telling (LKG – 4, UKG – 6)
Rhyme Time Activity (UKG & LKG)- A handbook is given for English Rhymes (LKG – 4, UKG – 5) other than those taught in Orals.
- This book has lots of activities.
English- LKG: Two books
- Book 1: Cursive letters learning with few words.
- Book 2: Learning words with Sounds.
- UKG: Three books International model English Book.
- Cursive writing letter book.
- Mini Story Book with pictures and text reading.
Telugu (UKG)Lesson / Chapter wise material is given. It is based on ‘writing’ and ‘reading’.
Maths (LKG & UKG)- Term wise books are given.
- Two books – One is Classwork book, and another is Homework book.
- All the mathematical topics are represented in an easy way.
- The books also have topics for Vocabulary, Conversation, GK and Home Activity.
- Home activity:
- There is a home activity for some of the concepts. Please follow it.
- We request the parents to engage the students in the Home activities mentioned in the Classwork book.
Science (UKG)- Textbook is given.
- Term-wise material is given which are of International module.
- Each lesson is divided into different parts – Classroom & Home activities, Conceptual Learning, Word-study, Sentences, Science Skills Activities, Science Explore, etc.
- Home Activity part
- Few Science Projects are given, to be done at home, to develop their individuality and creativity.
- Chart work: Pictures are provided to make the chart on their own.
- Parents are requested to help the kids, in making the projects.
- Certificates will be given to the completed projects.
- Field Trip is also planned for few concepts. Please refer the Diary.
- Science GK: Some of the topics are converted into GK model discussion.
Science (LKG)- Term-wise material is given which are of International module.
- Each lesson is divided into different parts – Conceptual Learning, Word-study, Science Skills Activities, Investigation, etc.
- Field Trip is also planned for few concepts.
Language Development (Communication Skills) (Lkg & Ukg)- To develop the child’s proficiency in English, this programme is planned.
- A book of International standard is given with sample conversations.
- Child is given every chance to speak in English, irrespective of their grammatical error, to boost the child’s confidence.
- Grammatical errors are corrected in a polite manner.
Moral Values- We introduce Moral Values through regular repetition.
- Worksheets were given.
GKCurrent affairs relevant to their age are introduced.
Entertainment – LKG & UKG
We-kiddie Clubs 
Community EngagementWe encourage the kids to be part of the Community through few engaging activities.
- Earth Seed Day
- Hands to Happiness – Community Service Day
Activity DaysEvery year, five (5) Activity Days are conducted.
- Fairy House Construction Day
- Land Art in Garden
- Sing-Dance-Act like Food
- Science Day (Elementary Inventions)
- Earth Seed Day (this will be an annual event and will be under Community Engagement)
Competitions- Four (4) competitions for LKG & UKG are conducted to develop the spirit of competing in an enjoyable way.
- Please check the Diary for the dates.
Art - A fun way of learning the skills of art & craft – one period per week is allotted.
- An Art & Craft Exhibition (KALAKRITI) is planned for the children to display their creativity.
Speakers Club / Seminars – Show & Tell- Speakers Club is a programme that helps the child to be confident while presenting in front of an audience – like body posture, holding mike, eye contact, speaking boldly, speaking loudly, etc.
- Topics will be given, and the child will be asked to present it.
- Children are expected to bring some items and present it as SHOW & TELL.
School EventsPleasurable Event Days are conducted. Please check the Diary for the dates.
- Samskruti – Annual Classical Dance
- Annual Graduation Day
- Annual Excellence Awards Day
- Annual Day (Every alternate year)
GamesGames – 2 periods (one indoor and one outdoor) are allotted.
Athletics TimeChildren are taken to stadium 6 times in a year to have practice and compete.
DanceWestern Dance is planned.
CelebrationsNational Festivals and all Religious Festivals are celebrated.
Academic Field Trips- 7 Field Trips are conducted in relation to the subject lessons.
- Please check the Diary for the dates.
Assessment – Lkg & Ukg
Exams
- Two unit tests and three terminal tests (Quarterly, Half-yearly, Annual) are conducted.
- Subjects are – English, Maths, Science & G.K (LKG), Science (UKG), GK (UKG), Telugu (UKG) and Colouring.
- Oral test in (a) English Rhymes, (b) Telugu Rhymes, (c) English Story Narration, (d) Communication skills based on Language Development Programme, (e) GK (LKG) are conducted during the unit test and terminal tests.
- NOTE: Kindly note that question papers will be read out.
Before & After Exams
- Revision days are given for the Unit Tests and Terminal Tests.
- Revision Worksheets are given for Unit Tests and Terminal Tests.
- File and Progress card is issued.
Supplements To Academics – Lkg & Ukg
Reading Development (Ukg): This Is For All The Students.
- Kids requiring additional help are identified as early as possible and given special care.
Homework
- Homework is carefully scheduled.
- We made sure that reading, writing, and working are covered.
- Please make sure that children do the work on their own as much as possible – be as a guide.
Study Hour Programme
- Study hours exist in the school, after school hours.
- Kindly contact the Principal, if your child requires any special attention.
- Make sure to pack some snacks in case your child is in study-hour programme.
Handwriting Development (Ukg)
- Cursive writing is developed.
- This programme is for all the students.
- Carefully developed Books and Worksheets are used in this programme.
PLAY CLASS
Academics - Play Class
Monthly log will be given with Annexure.
RHYME ROMP English Rhymes (8), Telugu Rhymes (8).
STORY TIME – English Story Telling (5)English- LETTERS (A – Z)
- Identification of Letters in ALPHABET.
- Oral drilling of words related to the letters.
- Identification of Pictures related to the letter.
- PHONIC SOUNDS (A – Z)
- Phonic sounds are introduced. Worksheets are given to reinforce the Sounds.
- Play Time: Revision of Letters are planned through Play Time.
Maths- Number identification (1 – 10 numbers) with activities.
- Pre-mathematical concepts are introduced like – shapes, big & small, tall & short, etc.
- Play Time: Number Skills are revised through Play Time.
- Worksheets are given to improve their understanding.
Science- Lessons in the Textbooks are followed.
- Vocabulary is developed.
- Worksheets are given to improve their understanding.
- Play Time: It provides a platform for the children to review the topics.
Art Center- Through Art Center, LINES, CURVES and PATTERNS are taught.
- Words related to the content are also stressed on – like standing line, sleeping line etc.
Manners / Values And Habits / Life Skills- 10 themes are introduced and discussed upon.
- 5 Life Skills are introduced and discussed upon.
Actions And CommandsGross Motor Skills are developed through ‘actions and commands’.
Language Development - ConversationThemes are given and planned for CONVERSATION.
Tiny Theatre – LcdLCD period is allotted. In this period, required content of the subjects is shown.
Assessment – Play Class
Exams- Only terminal tests will be conducted for Play class, Subjects are – English, Maths, Science and Colouring.
- Picture based Question papers are given.
- Oral tests in Rhymes (Eng & Tel), English Story Narration, Communication Skills based on Language Development Programme are conducted in terminal tests
Before & After Exams- Revision days are given for the Terminal Tests.
- Worksheets for Revision are given.
- File and Progress card is issued.
Entertainment -Play Class
Colour Days – Circle Time- Colours are introduced through ‘Colour Days’.
- Children enjoy these Colour Days through CIRCLE TIME Activities.
- Worksheets are provided with different activities.
GamesIndoor and outdoor games periods are allotted
Athletics TimeChildren are taken to stadium 6 times in a year to have practice and compete.
Activity DaysEvery year, five (5) Activity Days are conducted.
- Fairy House Construction Day
- Land Art in Garden
- Sing-Dance-Act like Food
- Science Day (Elementary Inventions)
- Earth Seed Day (this will be an annual event and will be under Community Engagement)
Competitions- Please check the Diary for the dates.
CelebrationsNational Festivals and all Religious Festivals are celebrated.
School EventsPleasurable Event Days are conducted. Please check the Diary for the dates.
- Samskruti – Annual Classical Dance
- Annual Graduation Day
- Annual Excellence Awards Day
- Annual Day (Every alternate year)
Academic Field TripsField Trips are conducted in relation to the subject lessons. Please check the Diary for the dates.
