31/10/2025
🏫 NURSERY ONE SCHEME OF WORK (FIRST – THIRD TERM)
Age Group: 3–4 Years
Academic Year: 12–13 Weeks per Term
Curriculum Base: Nigerian National Early Childhood Curriculum
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SUBJECTS
1. English Language / Literacy (Phonics)
2. Mathematics / Numeracy
3. Basic Science and Nature Study
4. Health Habits
5. Social Habits
6. Religious Studies (CRS/IRS)
7. Civic and Moral Instruction
8. Rhymes and Poems
9. Creative Art and Handwork
10. Physical and Health Education (PHE)
11. Music and Movement
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🟢 FIRST TERM
1. English Language / Literacy
Week Topic
1 Introduction to the Alphabet (A–D)
2 Recognizing and Tracing Letters (A–D)
3 Phonetic Sounds (a, b, c, d)
4 Vocabulary Building – Common Objects
5 Writing Practice (A–F)
6 Simple Words (cat, bat, dog)
7 Storytelling and Picture Reading
8 Alphabet Song and Rhymes
9 Reading Readiness Activities
10 Revision
11–12 Examination
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2. Mathematics / Numeracy
Week Topic
1 Counting and Identifying Numbers 1–5
2 Writing Numbers 1–5
3 Concept of “More” and “Less”
4 Basic Shapes (Circle, Triangle, Square)
5 Sorting by Size and Colour
6 Numbers 6–10
7 Matching Numbers with Objects
8 Comparing Objects
9 Introduction to Patterns
10 Revision
11–12 Examination
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3. Basic Science and Nature Study
Week Topic
1 Living and Non-living Things
2 The Sun and Its Importance
3 Air and Water
4 Plants Around Us
5 Animals Around Us
6 Our Body Parts and Their Uses
7 Keeping the Environment Clean
8 Weather and Seasons
9 Caring for Animals
10 Revision
11–12 Examination
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4. Health Habits
Week Topic
1 Importance of Cleanliness
2 Bathing and Brushing Teeth
3 Washing Hands Before and After Eating
4 Keeping Nails and Hair Clean
5 Proper Dressing
6 Eating Healthy Food
7 Keeping the Classroom Clean
8–10 Revision
11–12 Examination
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5. Social Habits
Week Topic
1 Greeting and Politeness
2 Obedience to Parents and Teachers
3 Sharing and Caring
4 Helping at Home and School
5 Identifying Family Members
6 Good Table Manners
7 Respect for Elders
8–10 Revision
11–12 Examination
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6. Religious Studies (CRS/IRS)
Week Topic
1 God the Creator
2 Things God Created
3 Giving Thanks to God
4 Obedience to God
5 Love One Another
6 Prayer to God
7–12 Revision and Examination
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7. Rhymes and Poems
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
Humpty Dumpty
Jack and Jill
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
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8. Creative Art and Handwork
Week Topic
1 Colouring Simple Shapes
2 Colouring Fruits and Animals
3 Paper Tearing and Pasting
4 Clay Modelling (Balls, Fruits)
5 Finger Painting
6–10 Revision and Exhibition
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9. Physical and Health Education (PHE)
Week Topic
1 Simple Stretching Exercises
2 Walking, Jumping, Running
3 Balancing and Hopping
4 Playing with Balls
5 Team Play and Cooperation
6–10 Revision and Games
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10. Music and Movement
Week Topic
1 Identifying Musical Sounds
2 Singing and Clapping
3 Dancing to Rhythm
4 Playing Simple Instruments
5 Revision and Performance
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🟡 SECOND TERM
1. English Language / Literacy
Week Topic
1 Review of Letters A–F
2 Letters G–J (Identification & Sounds)
3 Writing Practice G–J
4 Simple Words (cup, sun, jug)
5 Naming Colours and Shapes
6 Days of the Week
7 Opposite Words (big/small)
8 Simple Sentences
9 Reading and Picture Description
10–12 Revision and Examination
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2. Mathematics / Numeracy
Week Topic
1 Numbers 11–15
2 Writing Numbers 11–15
3 Numbers 16–20
4 Introduction to Addition (1–5)
5 Subtraction (1–5)
6 Shapes – Rectangle and Oval
7 Comparing Lengths (Long/Short)
8 Counting Objects 1–20
9 Number Patterns
10–12 Revision and Examination
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3. Basic Science and Nature Study
Week Topic
1 Sources of Water
2 Importance of Air
3 Weather Conditions
4 Fruits and Vegetables
5 Domestic Animals
6 Wild Animals
7 Caring for the Body
8 Identifying Colours in Nature
9–12 Revision and Examination
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4. Health Habits
Week Topic
1 Brushing Teeth Properly
2 Washing Clothes
3 Bathing Regularly
4 Eating Healthy Meals
5 Cleaning the Environment
6–10 Revision and Examination
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5. Social Habits
Week Topic
1 Being Kind to Friends
2 Taking Turns in Play
3 Good Behaviour in Class
4 Respecting Rules
5 Safety at Home and School
6–10 Revision and Examination
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6. Religious Studies
Week Topic
1 God Loves Children
2 God Cares for Us
3 Learning to Pray Daily
4 Telling the Truth
5 Helping Others
6–10 Revision and Examination
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7. Creative Art and Handwork
Week Topic
1 Colouring Fruits
2 Making Paper Fans
3 Clay Modelling – Animals
4 Leaf Printing
5 Collage Work
6–10 Revision and Display
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8. Physical and Health Education
Week Topic
1 Warm-up Exercises
2 Jumping and Landing
3 Throwing and Catching
4 Walking in Lines
5 Running Races
6–10 Revision and Games
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9. Music and Movement
Week Topic
1 Learning New Songs
2 Beating Drum to Rhythm
3 Group Singing
4 Dancing in Circles
5 Music Performance
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🔵 THIRD TERM
1. English Language / Literacy
Week Topic
1 Review of Letters A–J
2 Letters K–O (Sounds and Writing)
3 Letters P–T (Sounds and Writing)
4 Letters U–Z
5 Word Building (sun, pen, bed)
6 Short Sentences
7 Reading Simple Stories
8 Using Picture Books
9–12 Revision and Examination
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2. Mathematics / Numeracy
Week Topic
1 Numbers 21–30
2 Numbers 31–40
3 Numbers 41–50
4 Counting in Twos
5 Simple Addition and Subtraction (1–10)
6 Identifying Money (₦1, ₦2, ₦5)
7 Shapes Revision
8 Comparing Sizes
9–12 Revision and Examination
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3. Basic Science and Nature Study
Week Topic
1 The Sky (Sun, Moon, Stars)
2 Water and Its Uses
3 Weather Changes
4 Our Community Helpers
5 Animals and Their Homes
6 Caring for the Environment
7 Safety in Our Surroundings
8–12 Revision and Examination
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4. Health Habits
Week Topic
1 Clean Hands and Body
2 Proper Food Habits
3 Taking Rest and Sleep
4 Keeping the Environment Clean
5 Revising Good Habits
6–12 Examination
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5. Social Habits
Week Topic
1 Good Behaviour at Home
2 Caring for Property
3 Honesty and Obedience
4 Respect for Authority
5 Community Helpers
6–12 Revision and Examination
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6. Religious Studies
Week Topic
1 God Provides for Us
2 Showing Gratitude to God
3 Being Honest and Kind
4 Loving One Another
5 Helping the Needy
6–12 Revision and Examination
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7. Creative Art and Handwork
Week Topic
1 Colouring Objects Around Us
2 Making Paper Chains
3 Clay Moulding – Fruits
4 Drawing and Painting
5 Collage with Natural Materials
6–12 Exhibition and Evaluation
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8. Physical and Health Education
Week Topic
1 Simple Morning Exercise
2 Running and Jumping
3 Marching and Balancing
4 Playground Games
5 Team Play Activities
6–12 Revision and Fun Games
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9. Music and Movement
Week Topic
1 Revision of Songs
2 Rhythm and Clapping Patterns
3 Dancing and Singing Together
4 Group Performance
5 End-of-Term Presentation
