DAWN
Art and Craft
Level A
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Acknowledgements
Academic Authors: Bhavna Tripathi, Kashika Parnami
Design & Production: Amisha Gupta, Surendra Prajapati, Bhavna Tripathi, Satish, Mangal Singh Rana, Vishesh Agarwal
Project Lead: Sneha Sharma
VP, Learning: Abhishek Bhatnagar
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Second edition 2026
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Book Title: Dawn Art and Craft Level A
ISBN: 978-93-49697-90-4
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WPreface
elcome to DAWN, our comprehensive series for Early Childhood Education, meticulously crafted to align with the guidelines of the Foundational Stage as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) 2022.
DAWN offers a rich blend of interactive and activity-based content to support each child’s physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth. Our approach ensures that learning is enjoyable and meaningful, and caters to every child’s interests and abilities.
Inspired by the Panchakosha Framework, DAWN offers a thoughtfully curated curriculum designed to nurture each child’s physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth, and create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for all children and cultivate a lifelong love for learning.
1. Physical Development
Through movement-based activities, action rhymes, gross and fine motor skill, exercises, yoga and simple meditation practices, children enhance their coordination, balance and self-regulation.
2. Social and Emotional Growth
Discussions, role-plays, games, storytelling and collaborative activities encourage empathy, cooperation, self-expression and social awareness.
3. Intellectual Growth
A structured, age-appropriate progression from concrete to abstract concepts builds strong problem-solving, logical thinking and cognitive skills.
4. Spiritual and Moral Development
Stories, rhymes and reflective discussions teach values such as kindness and honesty. Yoga and meditation help children stay calm, focused and happy.
5. Sensory and Experiential Learning
Activities in art and craft, STEM-based explorations, interactive games and fun activities ensure hands-on engagement, creativity and imaginative thinking.
The DAWN curriculum is not merely a series of lessons, but a journey of discovery, growth and joy. The package comes with digital content, provided free of cost, to ensure a seamless and holistic learning experience for children. By providing a nurturing and stimulating environment, DAWN lays the foundation for future success—preparing children not just for school, but for life. Thank you for embarking on this educational journey with us. Together, we can make the DAWN of early childhood education a bright and promising start for every child.
PANCHAKOSHA IN DAWN
The table below helps us understand how the Panchakosha elements have been incorporated into the DAWN Curriculum:
Physical Development
Social and Emotional Growth
Intellectual Growth
Spiritual and Moral Development
Sensory and Experiential Learning
KEY NEP RECOMMENDATIONS
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a transformative shift in the country’s education system. It aims to establish a more holistic, dynamic and multidisciplinary approach to learning. NEP 2020 emphasises the development of conceptual understanding, skills, values and competencies aligned with the demands of the 21st century, while also honouring India’s rich cultural heritage.
UOLO is fully committed to realising the vision of NEP 2020 by meticulously following its recommendations. Below is the list of icons that are spread across the books to showcase DAWN’s adherance to the values rooted in the NEP and NCF.
PRODUCT PACKAGE AT A GLANCE
DAWN is an activity-based learning programme covering all areas of Early Childhood Education. It includes textbooks in English, Maths, General Awareness, STEM, Art and Craft, Pre-writing and Rhymes & Stories, along with lesson plans and resources to support teachers. Digital tools like animated videos, phonics songs and interactive exercises further enrich classroom learning.
Assessments
ASSESSMENT BOOKLET
KEY FEATURES OF THE BOOK
Fine Motor Control and Creativity
The Dawn Art and Craft book is thoughtfully designed to ignite creativity, nurture artistic expression and strengthen fine motor skills in young learners. Each activity encourages hand–eye coordination, dexterity and finger control—skills that form the foundation for a confident writing grip, smooth strokes and letter formation in the future.
Fun and Varied Techniques
Children are introduced to a delightful mix of art forms and techniques, such as tracing, colouring, printing, tearing and pasting and paper folding. This variety keeps the learning experience fresh and exciting while building confidence and encouraging experimentation. Every task opens a door to creative discovery and skill enhancement.
Thoughtful Additions for Enriched Learning
Caution
The book features Teacher Tips for creative classroom ideas, Caution notes to ensure safe practices, and engaging Did You Know? facts to spark curiosity. For selected activities, QR codes provide step-by-step video demonstrations, making the process clear, interactive and child-friendly. These additions transform every activity into a safe, enjoyable and holistic learning experience.
Theme-Based Art Activities
Aligned with the themes recommended in the NEP 2020 and NCF, activities connect with familiar and age-appropriate topics such as colours, shapes, fruits, vegetables, animals, festivals, family, nature, seasons, space, transport and the neighbourhood. This thematic approach ensures continuity with other subjects and strengthens cross-curricular learning.
Visual Appeal and Accessibility
Bright, cheerful illustrations capture children’s attention and invite them to explore each page. All activities are designed using low-cost and easily available materials—ensuring that creativity is always within reach, both in the classroom and at home.
Colour the bubbles with crayons.
TEACHER TIP
Talk about a few things that are commonly found in red, yellow and blue.
Colour the butterflies in blue, red and yellow.
Trace the dots. Colour the figure green.
TEACHER TIP
Ask the children to name things around them that are shaped like this.
Tracing
Paste ice-cream sticks on the dotted lines. Colour the figure blue.
TEACHER TIP
Ask the children to name things around them that have a similar shape.
Trace the dotted lines. Colour the figure and the birthday cap.
TEACHER TIP
Ask the children to name things they see in their everyday lives that look like this.
Tracing
Trace the dotted lines. Colour the figure and the window.
TEACHER TIP
Ask the children to look around and name things that have a similar shape.
Trace the dots. Colour the fruits.
Eating fruits everyday keeps us active and fit. Did You Know?
Cherries Pineapple
Tracing
Trace the dots to draw an eye, a nose and a mouth. Then, colour the mango yellow.
TEACHER TIP
Ask the children to name their favourite fruit.
Thumb-print the corn.
Tomatoes
Follow the steps to print with the lady’s finger inside the picture.
TEACHER TIP
Make sure children are holding the piece of lady's finger properly.
Trace the dots. Colour the vegetable.
TEACHER TIP
Ask the children to name their favourite vegetable.
Trace the raindrops with blue colour. Colour the raincoat yellow.
TEACHER TIP
Tell children to always wear a raincoat when it rains. Remind them to change out of wet clothes quickly to avoid catching a cold.
Tracing
Coco the crab is going to a birthday party. Let's button him up! Paste coloured buttons inside the marked space.
Crabs walk sideways! Did You Know?
Colour the aeroplane as shown in the image.
TEACHER TIP
Ask the children if they have ever seen an aeroplane in the sky.
Trace the clouds. Paste cotton inside the clouds to complete this picture.
A big cloud can be as heavy as many elephants! Did You Know?
Paste the stickers of Insects, given at the back of this book, inside the space provided.
TEACHER TIP
Help students match each insect sticker to its right place.
Colour the ribbons on the gift boxes.
TEACHER TIP
Ask children how they feel when they receive gifts.
Colour the cat as shown in the image.
DOG
Doodle the Dog has lost its spots. Dip your thumb in black paint. Print inside the marked spots.
Wash your hands with soap and water after the activity.
Colour our Indian Flag with saffron, white and green colours.
Lotus is our National Flower. Tear the coloured sheet given at the back of the book into small pieces. Then, paste the pieces on the lotus.
TEACHER TIP
Help students tear the coloured paper into small pieces and paste them inside the lotus shape.
Mr Sponge wants us to paint the roof of his house. Dip a small sponge in red colour and press it on the roof.
We should keep our house clean. Value Corner
Step 1
Take a spoon. Dip it in red, orange and yellow paints.
Step 2
Press the spoon on top of the wooden logs to make flames.
Follow the steps to add flames to this bonfire.
Dip your hand in yellow paint. Stamp it on the paper to make the chick’s body! Then, draw two eyes and a beak.
Wash your hands with soap and water after the activity.
Trace the dots. Tear the coloured sheets given at the back of the book. Then, paste them on the fish.
TEACHER TIP
Help students tear the correct coloured paper into small pieces to make a collage. Ask them to colour the fins.
Tearing and Pasting
Dip your thumb in light and dark green colour. Then, print them around the branches of the tree as per the image given. Save trees! They give us fresh air to breathe.
Happy
Colour the Earth in green and blue.
Help the bus reach your school. Dip an earbud in white paint and print small dots on the road.
Fold-a-Fox
Follow the steps to make a fox. Use the sheet given at the back of the book. Paste your fox here.
Folding
Smiling
Tear the grey-coloured sheet given at the back of the book into small pieces. Then, crumple them into small balls. Paste the small balls inside the shapes given.
An astronaut is a person who goes to space. Did You Know?
Tearing and Pasting
Fold a Cat Fold a Cat
Follow the steps to make a cat. Use the sheet given at the back of the book. Paste your cat here.
Stickers for activity on pages 18–19
Coloured sheet for activity on page 24
Coloured sheet for activity on page 29
Coloured sheet for activity on page 33
Coloured sheet for activity on pages 34–35
Coloured sheet for activity on page 36
About the Book
DAWN is a comprehensive, NCF 2022-based Early Childhood Education program that lays a solid foundation for lifelong well-being and holistic growth, encompassing physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development.
Designed to inculcate creativity, this coursebook enables learners in exploring arts and crafts and developing essential fine and gross motor skills.
Key Features
Additional Resources
• Sticker Sheets
• TLM and Flashcards
• Charts and Posters
• Assessment Sheets
• Holistic Progress Card
• Teacher's Manual
• Digital Resources
• Play-based learning activities, which promote holistic development of the child in all ECE domains
• School readiness, which is assured in the curriculum and learning design
• All-round development, in areas of physical, cognitive, cultural and socio-emotional domains
• Teacher assets, like assessment tools and lesson plans to help maximise program quality and outcomes
About Uolo
Uolo partners with K-12 schools to provide technology-enabled learning programs. We believe that pedagogy and technology must come together to deliver scalable learning experiences that generate measurable outcomes. Uolo is trusted by over 15,000+ schools across India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
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