Co-Curricular Overview

At Anand Niketan, we believe that education is more than just acquiring knowledge – it is about nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning. Our curriculum is designed to provide a strong academics foundation while fostering creativity, problem-solving and global awareness.

Grade-wise Learning Objectives & Subjects

At Anand Niketan, our academics programme is designed to ensure age-appropriate skill development, with each stage focusing on progressive learning goals that build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

EARLY YEARS (NURSERY – K2) – A JOYFUL BEGINNING

Our Early Years curriculum focuses on holistic development, fostering curiosity, creativity and confidence through play-based learning.

Focus Areas:

 

  • Play-based learning, sensory development & early cognitive skills.
  • Gross motor skills (coordination, balance & large muscle movements)
  • Fine motor skills (hand-eye coordination, pencil grip & dexterity)
  • Language acquisition & communication skills.
  • Life skills & self-care habits.
  • Social & emotional development through collaborative play.

Subjects:

 

  • Literacy & Numeracy skills
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Hindi
  • Art & Craft
  • Music & Dance
  • Physical Education

PRIMARY SCHOOL (GRADES: 1 – 6) – BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATIONS

This stage nurtures foundational literacy and numeracy while encouraging inquiry – based learning and creativity.

Focus Areas:

 

  • Strengthening reading, writing and problem-solving skills.
  • Inquiry-based exploration of the environment & sciences.
  • Gross motor skills (sports, structured movement activates)
  • Fine motor skills (writing, art & craft-based precision tasks)
  • Developing creativity through arts & performing arts.
  • Life skills & social – emotional learning.

Subjects:

 

  • English AI, STEM & Robotics
  • Mathematics AI & Robotics
  • EVS (Grades 1 & 2) Arts & Music
  • Science (Grade 3 onwards) Dance (Grade 1 & 2)
  • Social Studies (Grade 3 onwards)     Physical Education
  • Hindi          Value Education   
  • Sanskrit     Theatre
  • Gujarati

MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES: 6 ) – STRENGTHENING MINDS & SKILLS

Middle School encourages critical thinking, collaboration & leadership skills to prepare students for advanced learning.

Focus Areas:

 

  • Conceptual Mastery in core subjects.
  • Developing analytical and logical reasoning skills.
  • Strengthening leadership and teamwork.
  • Digital literacy & future – ready skills.
  • Physical & motor skill development through sports & structured movement.

Subjects:

 

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science – Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  • Social Science – History, Civics & Geography
  • Hindi
  • Sanskrit
  • Gujarati
  • AI STEM & Robotics
  • Physical Education
  • Value Education

Through this progressive and structured curriculum, we ensure that students develop academically, socially & physically, equipping them with the skills & knowledge to succeed in the future.