Confidence. Curiosity. Creativity. The Journey Continues.
The UKG program at Rising Gems Preschool, Sector 116 Noida is thoughtfully designed for children aged 4 Years 6 Months to 5 Years 6 Months, ensuring a smooth transition into Grade 1 and the Preparatory Stage of schooling.
In UKG, children begin to apply what they learned in LKG - strengthening early academics, building logical thinking, developing social-emotional maturity, and enhancing confidence through joyful, activity-based, experiential learning, exactly as recommended in NEP 2020 & NCF 2023.
Our goal is to help children become confident, curious, expressive, and independent learners, ready for the next big step in their education.
Our Teaching Approach
At Rising Gems, learning in UKG is a balanced blend of:
• Structured academic readiness
• Play-integrated, hands-on learning
• Creative exploration and self-expression
Our Teachers
Our teachers serve as facilitators, guiding children to:
• Ask questions
• Think logically
• Solve problems
• Build imagination
• Develop emotional resilience
The environment is nurturing, engaging, and designed to build foundational competencies for formal schooling.
Core Learning Areas in UKG
1. Language and Communication
• Reading short stories with comprehension
• Forming and understanding simple sentences
• Writing short paragraphs using punctuation
• Grammar basics (nouns, verbs, opposites, action words, etc.)
• Vocabulary building through storytelling, phonics & rhymes
• Show-and-tell, public speaking & conversation-building activities
2. Numeracy and Logical Thinking
• Counting up to 100
• Understanding tens, ones & basic place value
• Simple addition & subtraction (including carry/borrow concepts)
• Introduction to time, money, measurement & sequencing
• Pattern recognition, logical puzzles & brain games
3. Environmental Studies & General Awareness
• Understanding surroundings: plants, animals, transport & professions
• Weather, seasons, festivals & cultural awareness
• Basic science observations and simple experiments
• Learning concepts like safety, hygiene, and healthy habits
• Activities encouraging curiosity about “how things work”
4. Social, Emotional & Moral Development
• Practicing responsibility & independence in everyday tasks
• Learning respect, empathy, sharing & cooperation
• Building patience, focus and classroom discipline
• Leadership development through class roles & group activities
• Emotional expression through stories, circle time & guided activities
5. Physical & Creative Development
• Outdoor & indoor games for strength and coordination
• Yoga, stretching & mindfulness for attention and calmness
• Drawing, painting, craft, clay modeling & fine-motor activities
• Music, dance, dramatization & imaginative expression
Highlights of the UKG Program
• NEP & NCF-aligned Foundational Stage curriculum
• Smart classroom exposure with age-appropriate digital tools
• Experienced educators who focus on each child’s unique learning style
• Regular parent-teacher interactions & detailed progress tracking
• Festival celebrations, theme weeks & annual events
• Field trips, project-based learning & real-world exploration
Preparing for Primary School (Grade 1)
By the end of UKG, children at Rising Gems become:
• Comfortable with reading and writing simple English sentences
• Confident with numbers, patterns, and basic arithmetic
• Curious and aware of their environment
• Emotionally expressive, socially confident & independent
• Ready for structured learning in Grade 1 with excitement and joy