Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE / ECE) in Sindh

Here is a teacher-friendly weekly study pattern / lesson plan for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Sindh, aligned with the Sindh ECCE curriculum and suitable for government ECE classes.

🌈 Weekly Study Pattern – ECE (Sindh)
👶 Age Group

4–5 years (Katchi / Pre-Primary)
(Can be simplified for 3–4 years)
🕘 Daily Time Structure (Suggested)
Time
Activity
8:30–8:45
Arrival & Free Play
8:45–9:00
Morning Circle
9:00–9:30
Language Activity
9:30–10:00
Numeracy / Cognitive
10:00–10:20
Snack & Break
10:20–10:50
Art / Creative / Physical
10:50–11:10
Story Time
11:10–11:30
Review & Goodbye Circle

Below is a practical sample weekly lesson plan for Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE / ECE) in Sindh based on the Sindh ECCE Curriculum and Syllabus guidance — designed to help a teacher organize classroom activities that align with learning domains and expected outcomes. (This plan is structured around age-appropriate play-based, integrated, and activity-oriented learning as encouraged in Sindh’s ECCE framework.) �

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🗓️ Sample Weekly Lesson Plan — Play-Based ECCE (Ages 3–5)
Class Profile
Grade: ECCE (Pre-Primary)
Age: 3–5 years
Session Length: ~2 hours/day
Focus: Holistic development in language, numeracy, social/emotional, and creative skills �
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Weekly Overview

Main Theme / Focus
Day
Key Activities
Learning Domains
Monday
All About Me
Name circle, self-portrait, favorite game talk
Language & Social Skills
Tuesday
Story & Language
Story listening + puppet retell
Literacy & Communication
Wednesday
Counting Fun
Number hunt, sorting objects
Numeracy & Thinking
Thursday
The World Around Us
Nature walk chat, leaf collage
Environmental Awareness & Art
Friday
Creative Expression
Songs & dance, free art
Arts, Motor & Social

Daily Breakdown (Example Activities)

🟡 Monday — All About Me
Objectives: Build identity, social skills and expressive language.

Activities:

Hello Circle: Children say name + one favorite thing.
Self-Portrait: Draw facial features, talk about colors.
Partner Talk: “What do you like at home?” conversation with a friend.
Skills Built: Communication, social confidence, fine motor (drawing).
🔵 Tuesday — Story & Language Day
Objectives: Improve listening, narrative skills, vocabulary.

Activities:

Story Time: Teacher reads a short story.
Puppet Play: Retell parts of the story using puppets.
Word Wall: Pick new words heard in the story and say them aloud.
Skills Built: Listening comprehension, expressive language, group interaction.
🟢 Wednesday — Math Adventure
Objectives: Introduce counting, sorting, categorizing.

Activities:

Number Hunt: Find hidden number cards in class.
Sorting Game: Group objects by size/color/shape.
Counting Together: Count out loud with claps and steps.
Skills Built: Early number sense, classification, cooperation.
🟣 Thursday — My Environment
Objectives: Explore nature and learn new vocabulary.

Activities:

Nature Walk: Collect leaves/sticks (near school yard).
Leaf Collage: Make art and describe shapes/colours.
Group Chat: “What do trees need to grow?” discussion.
Skills Built: Observation, expressive language, creativity.
🟠 Friday — Creative Expression
Objectives: Encourage imagination and social play.

Activities:

Songs & Movement: Sing familiar songs + dance.
Free Art: Child choice of drawing/painting with crayons or paper.
Share-and-Tell: Share art with classmates.
Skills Built: Gross motor skills, artistic expression, peer interaction.

Daily Structure (25–30 min blocks)

Each session can be broken into short focused blocks to match young attention spans:
Welcome & Warm-up (5–10 min): Greetings + physical activity
Core Activity 1 (15–20 min): Language or numeracy focus
Core Activity 2 (15–20 min): Creative or environmental theme
Reflection & Circle Time (10–15 min): Share thoughts and daily review
Goodbye Ritual (5 min): Song or rhythm activity
📍 Assessment & Progress Tracking
Instead of formal tests, use continuous observation:
Checklists for targeted skills (e.g., letter recognition, counting)
Anecdotal notes after activities (what each child could do)
Portfolios of artwork and emergent writing/drawing
This aligns with the ECCE formative assessment approach recommended in Sindh’s ECE documents (focus on developmental milestones rather than exams). �
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🧑🏫 Teacher Tips

✔ Use play and songs to make learning natural and fun.
✔ Integrate language into every activity — talk about colours, numbers, feelings.
✔ Adapt activities based on children’s interests and progress.
✔ Provide a safe, inviting setup with accessible materials.
🏁 Summary: What This Sample Plan Achieves
✅ Encourages holistic development (cognitive, social, emotional).
✅ Uses activity-based, play-rich learning as encouraged in Sindh ECCE curriculum.
✅ Fits into the continuous assessment culture (not test-focused).
✅ Helps prepare children for primary school readiness in a supportive way.