Learning path
Young learners: reading, writing and a first science project
From the sounds of letters to a story of their own and a project on the exhibition table.
- Who it is for
- Children from class 1 to 8, with a parent or teacher alongside
- Where it ends
- Read and speak English with confidence, write neatly, write a story or a poem, plan and present a science project, and understand money.
- Stages
- 5 courses, in this order
About this path
The first years of school decide whether a child reads for pleasure, writes without fear and asks why things happen. This path follows a child from the sounds of letters to a story of their own, a science project they can explain, and the first ideas about money.
The stages are for different ages: the first three suit class 1 to 5, the last two class 5 onwards. The centre suggests the right group.
Your centre gives the schedule for each stage. This page does not quote durations or fees.
The stages, in order
Stage 1: English for kids (class 1 to 5)
Sounds, words, sentences, questions and stories read aloud: English as a language to use, not only a subject.
After this stage you can
- Say the sounds of letters and blend them to read simple words
- Greet people, talk about yourself and ask what, where, who and how many questions
- Read short stories and rhymes aloud with expression
Course pageStudy book and practice test (student login)Kids lesson: alphabet and phonicsKids lesson: making simple sentences
Free ebooks for this stage
Stage 2: Handwriting and calligraphy
Neat, quick handwriting in English and Hindi, before bad habits set in.
After this stage you can
- Sit, grip and position the paper correctly
- Write evenly spaced letters on the baseline
- Write clear Hindi letters with a straight headline
Course pageStudy book and practice test (student login)Kids lesson: Hindi swar and matras
Stage 3: Creative writing for students
A story, a poem and a diary entry of their own, with characters, settings, dialogue and editing.
After this stage you can
- Create characters with wants, flaws and a voice, and build a setting with the five senses
- Shape a plot with a beginning, middle and end, and write dialogue with correct punctuation
- Write poems and diary entries, and edit with a checklist
Course pageStudy book and practice test (student login)Kids lesson: writing a good paragraphKids lesson: punctuation made easy
Free ebooks for this stage
Stage 4: Science fair skills
A science project from a question to the exhibition table: planning, building, testing, the report and the viva.
After this stage you can
- Choose a question that can be tested and design a fair test
- Build a sturdy model, take repeat readings and draw a graph
- Write the project report in order and give a clear two-minute explanation
Course pageStudy book and practice test (student login)Free project: balloon-powered carFree project: lemon batteryProject ideas finder
Free ebooks for this stage
Science projects
Your Science Exhibition Guide
Choose a project, build it, present it and answer the judges with confidence
Science projects
Writing a Science Project File
How to write the report, from the cover page to the bibliography
Science projects
Viva Questions for Science Projects
How to answer examiner questions, with sample questions for popular projects
Stage 5: Financial literacy for teenagers
Needs and wants, a budget, saving, UPI and interest, before the first bank account.
After this stage you can
- Tell needs from wants and make a monthly budget
- Set a savings goal and use a bank account and UPI safely
- Work out simple and compound interest and recognise OTP fraud
Course pageStudy book and practice test (student login)Kids lesson: pocket money budgetKids lesson: simple interest and banksInterest and EMI calculator
Free ebooks for this stage
Computer & office
Safe UPI and Digital Payments
Pay and receive money online, and recognise the tricks fraudsters use
Accounting
Business Maths for Accounts
Percentages, profit and loss, discount, interest and ratios with shop examples
Ready to start?
Tell the head office where you are now and they will suggest the first stage and the nearest centre.