Pre-primary 1(3 – 4 Year Olds)

Pre-primary 1(3 – 4 Year Olds)
In pre-primary level, basic training is introduced such as walking in line and table manners. Social training in sharing, waiting, obedience and helping classmates are emphasized. Nothing is more precious than establishing good habits and attitudes because little things established at this tender age remain for life. Children are encouraged to express themselves orally in English and Runyakitara, to communicate through mime and art work.

Art and Craft/Projected Play
Great importance is given to art and craft, and this forms part of their daily activity. Children make use of educational toys such as building blocks, jigsaw puzzles, plasticine, etc. They learn to use pencils, paint brushes, scissors, etc. These activities stimulate the children’s imagination and promote initiative.

Numbers, Letters and Shapes
Children are introduced gradually to the world of shapes, starting with the most basic ones, such as triangles, squares, circles, rectangles and ovals. Pupils also practice pre-mathematics skills such as sorting, matching, ordering and the like. Recognition and evaluation within 10; through play, children are also introduced to the basic colours.

The letters of the alphabet are taught phonetically. Words are introduced so that the child can relate the phonetic sound with an actual utterance.

Religion
Children recite prayers as a class following a familiar pattern everyday; the sign of the Cross, simple children’s prayers and singing of hymns.