Prep

Age Group: 3.5 - 4.5 Years
Duration: 4.5 hours per day

The transition from preschool to primary school is a crucial time of change for both children as well as their parents. At The Mercy Memorial Akademy, the Prep curriculum ensures smooth transition to formal schooling with meaningful and progressive learning experiences.

In addition to age-appropriate activities in Prep, which prepare a child for success in formal school; various other activities are conducted in the areas of language, numbers, general knowledge, music, art in a planned manner throughout the program.

Through these activities, children learn the alphabet and letter sounds, numbers and simple math and master early writing skills. Furthermore, each child's development is measured thrice in a year through well designed assessment as part of The Mercy Memorial Akademy unique pedagogy iLLUME.

Illume assessment is designed to motivate a child in nurturing his unique potential.

Key Areas in Prep Curriculum

  • Personal Social and Emotional Development
  • Cognitive development
  • Theme based Concept Time
  • Math readiness
  • Language and Phonics
  • Inculcating Life-long learning skills
  • Opportunities for development of aesthetic sense

Activities Involved

  • Sensory Time
  • Story Time
  • Water Play
  • Sand Play
  • Science Time
  • Creative Time
  • Library Time
  • Celebration of festivals and special days
  • Field Trips
  • Puppet shows and skits
  • Free Play with Technology Corner