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learners take their
first big steps

at St. Mathews Academy.

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Where Learning Begins
with Joy

The early years of a child’s life are filled with curiosity, imagination, and rapid development. At St. Mathews Academy, our Pre-Primary programme (Nursery to Kindergarten) is designed to provide a joyful, safe, and stimulating environment where children learn naturally through play, exploration, and guided activities.

As a nurturing pre-primary school in Pune, we focus on play-based and
activity-based learning, ensuring children build strong foundations in language, activity-based learning, ensuring children build strong foundations in language, numeracy, social skills, and creativity while enjoying every moment of their learning journey.

A Multi-Sensory Approach to Early Learning

Our teaching methods are carefully designed to make learning engaging, interactive and meaningful.

Social Skills:

Demonstrating empathy and concern for others' well-being.
Engaging in active listening to understand others' perspectives.

Work Habits:

Showing up on time.
Communicating clearly.

Emotional Intelligence:

Self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy.

Language Skills:

Speak in complete sentences and be understood by others most of the time.

Reading Readiness:

Enjoys listening to stories.
Draw a picture to help express an idea.

Numeracy Skills:

Understand more/less.
Recognize and name basic shapes.

Fine Motor Skills:

Use of pencil or crayon with some control.
Put together simple puzzles.

Gross Motor Skills:

Run.
Jump with feet together.
Hop on one foot.

Developing the
Whole Child, Beyond Academics

Language Development

Alphabet recognition (A–Z) and phonics • Vocabulary building and speaking skills • Story listening and rhyme recitation

Learning Through Play and Participation

Our classrooms are vibrant spaces where children actively participate in engaging activities designed to build skills naturally.

These activities ensure children enjoy learning while developing essential life skills.

Developing Happy,
Confident Learners

At St. Mathews Academy, we focus on nurturing not just academic readiness, but also emotional security and social confidence.
By the end of Kindergarten, children are well-prepared for Primary School with confidence & enthusiasm.
Learning at the early stage should be joyful,

We Help Children:

Express themselves freely
Build friendships and social skills
Develop independence
Adapt to structured learning environments

Learning at the early stage should be joyful,
meaningful, and inspiring.

At St. Mathews Academy, we ensure every child begins their educational journey with curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the teaching Pedagogy in the Pre-Primary section?

Our teaching pedagogy combines experiential, collaborative, play-based, activity-based, and multi-sensory learning. It nurtures social, emotional, cognitive, language, and motor skills while fostering confidence and creativity.

What skills are developed at the Pre-Primary level?

The skills developed at the Pre-Primary level include language, numeracy, motor skills, social development, creativity, and physical growth.

How do you ensure children enjoy learning?

Through engaging activities like storytelling, rhymes, games, art, and outdoor play, we make learning fun and interactive.

Children participate in group activities, circle time, school events, and collaborative play, enriching their social development and building confidence.

Are there outdoor and physical activities?

Yes, daily outdoor play and movement activities are part of the curriculum to support physical development.

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learners take their
first big steps

Where Learning Begins
with Joy