Our Curriculum

At The HD Foundation School, we believe in creating well-rounded individuals through a balanced curriculum that integrates academic excellence with co-curricular enrichment. Our program is designed to nurture every child's intellectual, physical, emotional, and creative potential.

Overview

The curriculum at HD Foundation School encompasses wide spectra and is interwoven. Learning happens in various ways and through different means. At HDFS, we understand learning not as academics and beyond academics but learning as a whole that Literacy development involves encouraging children to link sounds and letters and to begin to read and write.takes place in different forms and in a very interdependent way.

Key Elements

Communication and language involves giving children opportunities to experience a rich language environment; to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves.
Personal, social and emotional development involves helping children to develop a positive sense of themselves, and others; to form positive relationships and developed respect for others.
Literacy development involves encouraging children to link sounds and letters and to begin to read and write.
Mathematics involves providing children with opportunities to develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems; and to describe shapes, spaces, and measures.
Understanding the world involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment.
Expressive arts and design involves providing opportunities and encouragement to children for sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design and technology.
Physical development involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive; and to develop their co-ordination, control and movement. Children must also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy choices and relation to food to food.

In order to make sure the Curriculum is planned, executed and implemented to meet this highly demanding Key Elements, we have mentors who guide and assist the faculty and teachers to achieve the best possible results.

Facilities

The School sports a well-stocked open-shelf library. A wide variety of children's literature can always be accessed by the children.
Considering the growing demands of Information and Communication Technology and the need for children to be able to keep up with it from a very young age, the school makes extensive use of child-friendly I.C.T. Games and Teaching Aids.
An extensive range of well-researched educational and playing equipment are provided to the children at all times. As such children have easy access to a wide variety of excellent and high-quality educational toys to correspond with their learning.

Academic Framework (Pre-Nursery to Class V)

Our academic program follows a structured, age-appropriate curriculum that builds strong foundations in core subjects while fostering a love for learning:

Language Development

Integrated English, Hindi, and communication skills through stories, rhymes, and interactive sessions

Mathematics

Conceptual understanding through hands-on activities, games, and real-life applications

Environmental Studies

Exploration of nature, science, and social awareness through experiential learning

Literacy Skills

Reading readiness, phonics, and creative writing development

Assessment Approach

Continuous and comprehensive evaluation with a focus on individual progress

Co-curricular Integration

We seamlessly blend academics with co-curricular activities to ensure holistic development:

Art & Craft

Creative expression through various mediums and techniques

Music & Dance

Exposure to Indian and Western music, vocal training, and movement education

Drama & Expression

Storytelling, role-play, and stage performances to build confidence

Public Speaking

Structured opportunities for verbal expression and presentation skills

Celebrations & Events

Cultural programs that connect learning with tradition and community values

Sports & Games

Physical Education Program

Our sports curriculum promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship:

Age-Appropriate Activities: Motor skill development through play-based learning.
Indoor Games: Chess, carrom, and table tennis for strategic thinking
Outdoor Sports: Athletics, football, cricket, and traditional games
Yoga & Mindfulness: Daily sessions for physical balance and mental well-being
Sports Day Preparation: Annual event with inter-house competitions

Sports Academy

We offer specialized training through our Sports Academy with expert coaching in:

Athletics

Basketball

Cricket

Football

Martial Arts

Yoga

Learning Approach

Our activity-based curriculum follows these principles:

Play-Based Learning: Concepts taught through games, songs, and hands-on activities
Individual Pacing: Activities designed to accommodate different learning styles
Cross-Curricular Connections: Integration of subjects for deeper understanding
Showcase Opportunities: Regular exhibitions, performances, and competitions
Parent Engagement: Invitations to special events and progress sharing