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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.
The table below helps us understand how the Panchakosha elements have been incorporated into the DAWN Curriculum:
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.
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, Phonic 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.
Young children are introduced to the world around them through familiar and meaningful themes such as Myself, My Family, My Friends, My Body, Seasons Plants, Animals, Community Helpers, Vehicles, Gadgets and many more.
Let’s Talk provides regular opportunities for children to listen, retell, ask questions and express ideas confidently. Teacher Tip offers helpful guidance to build real-life connections and enhance concept delivery.
How do you have fun with your family?
Tell children that the lotus is the national flower of India.
Digitally powered and application based After each concept, the fun begins with the Let’s Do It section—packed with simple and exciting activities to help children recall what they have learned. Plus, they can scan the QR codes to watch friendly concept videos and explore more through digital learning!
The book engages multiple senses through bright visuals, catchy rhymes, simple stories and hands-on activities. Fun Zone tasks such as mazes and puzzles, and sticker activities help build thinking and motor skills in an enjoyable way.
The Learning Outcomes sheet highlights the key skills and concepts covered in the book and helps track each child’s progress. Special icons throughout the book reflect strong alignment with the NEP and NCF, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.
Let us introduce ourselves.
Hi I am Tanya. I am a girl. I am 4 years old. My favourite colour is green.
Paste your photo.
Hi I am Rohan. I am a boy. I am 5 years old. My favourite colour is yellow.
Say your name first. Then ask the children to say their names one by one. Make sure each child gets a chance.
My name is ____________________.
Circle who you are.
How old are you? Colour the same number of candles as your age.
The colour of my eyes is .
The colour of my hair is . boy girl
Let us learn about the things we can do on our own.
Let's Talk
What else can you do without any help? Give some examples.
Tick (✓) the things that you can do by yourself.
Look at these faces. They show different feelings.
Look at the pictures. Draw a face to show the feeling. happy sad scared angry
Give some situations like ‘You see a dog barking’ or ‘You win a game’. Ask children, ‘How do you feel?’
Look at the body parts. Say their names aloud.
arm
hand fingers
leg
chest
stomach
knee
foot
toes
Match the body parts. One has been done for you.
How many do you have? Circle the correct number. eyes nose ears
mouth hands fingers
Look at the parts of the body. Circle the correct actions.
Look at the pictures. Read the sentences aloud.
1. I see with my eyes.
2. I hear with my ears.
3.
5.
Look at the pictures. Circle the correct sense organ.
Let us learn how to wash our hands to keep them clean!
Step-1
Step-3 Step-2
Scrub your hands with soap.
Step-4
Wash till the count of 20. Dry your hands. Wet your hands.
I wash my hands before and after I eat. I wash my hands after I play. I wash my hands after I use the bathroom.
Tick () the things that we use to keep ourselves clean.
I am the colour red. You can see me in many things.
Red strawberries, sweet to eat.
Red tomatoes, a tasty treat.
Red cherries, juicy and sweet!
Circle all the red objects using a red crayon.
My name is Rohan. This is my family. Let us meet my family members.
Let's Talk
Who are the people in your family? What do you like about them?
Paste the photos of your family members on the tree.
We love our families. We stay together. We have fun in many ways.
We listen to stories.
We go out for a picnic.
We play with siblings.
Let's Talk
How do you have fun with your family?
We go to the park.
We help each other.
We celebrate special days.
Paste a on the things you do to help your family. (Use the sticker sheet.)
Good manners help us to be kind and polite every day. Let us learn some good manners.
Your turn!
Let's Talk
How do you greet your parents before going to bed?
Good afternoon!
Good night!
Look at the pictures. Circle the correct greeting.
Excuse me! Your turn!
Good night!
Hello!
Good morning! Good morning! Sorry!
Excuse me!
Put a tick () for good behaviour and a cross () for bad behaviour.
I am the colour yellow. You can see me in many things.
Yellow lemon, sour to eat.
Yellow duck has little feet.
Yellow mangoes, what a treat!
Circle the yellow things using a yellow crayon.
Home is where we live with our family. It keeps us safe. Colour the picture.
How many of these are there in your house?
This is the living room. We sit with our guests in the living room. We also spend time with our family here. Look at the things we see in our living room.
This is a kitchen. We cook tasty food here.
Look at the things we see in our kitchen.
Tell children these are common things we see in a kitchen, but not in every home. Ask children to name what they see in their own kitchen.
Design your own living room. (Use the sticker sheet.)
This is a bedroom. We sleep here. Look at the things we
Tell children these are common things we see in a bedroom, but not in every home. Ask children to name what they see in their own bedroom.
This is a bathroom. We have a bath here.
Look at the things we see in our bathroom. washbasin
TEACHER TIP
Tell children these are common things we see in a bathroom, but not in every home. Ask children to name what they see in their own bathroom.
Match each activity with the correct room. bathroom
What will happen if we play football inside the bedroom?
These are some of the things that we should keep in mind to keep ourselves safe at home.
Sit and play on the sofa.
Do not slide on the railing.
Do not touch switches with wet hands.
Do not play with sharp objects.
Keep your toys in one place.
Do not touch hot surfaces like the iron, stove or oven.
Do not play with matchboxes.
Do not hide in small spaces like closets or cabinets.
Do not go near or touch cleaning supplies.
Do not lean over the balcony railing.
Ask an adult for help in the kitchen.
Do not play in the kitchen.
This is our school. We come here to learn and have fun. We meet our friends and teachers at school.
Help the bus find its way to the school.
Let's Talk
Name two places you pass on your way to school.
A school has many rooms for different activities. Look at the pictures. Say their names aloud.
principal’s office
Talk about the different activities we do in each area of the school.
playground washroom
activity room
Tick () the activities you do at school.
Circle the things you see in your classroom.
eraser
books
crayons
school bag
We see many people at school. Let us meet them.
The teacher helps us learn new things.
The school helper helps us.
The sweeper keeps our school clean.
The guard keeps our school safe.
TEACHER TIP
Teach children to say hello and thank you to school helpers as a way to show respect.
The peon rings the bell.
The bus driver drives us to school and back home.
These are some of the things that we should keep in mind to keep ourselves safe at school.
Do not stand on the swings.
Walk in a queue in the corridors and on the stairs.
Sit properly on your chair.
Do not run on the stairs, in the corridors or in the classrooms.
Do not fight with other students.
Ask your teacher before you leave the classroom.
Let us make a thank-you card for the teacher. Dip your thumb in paint to make flowers.
Trace and colour the gift box using crayons.
I am the colour blue. You can see me in many things.
Blue sky shining up so high, Blue jeans move as I walk by, Blue dolphin jumps and waves hi!
dolphin sky jeans
Circle the blue objects using a blue crayon.
We see many different places around us. Let us learn and say their names aloud.
Match these places with their names. bus stop
school
Circle the things you find in the places below.
There are many people around us who help us every day. Let us learn about them.
A farmer grows crops.
A barber cuts our hair.
A plumber fixes taps and pipes.
A house helper keeps our homes clean.
A police officer keeps us safe.
A tailor sews clothes.
A doctor treats us when we are sick.
A cobbler repairs and makes shoes.
TIP
Encourage children to show kindness to community helpers.
Match the helpers with the things they use.
I am the colour green. You can see me in many things.
Green capsicum on my plate, Green tree standing straight, Green grapes taste so great!
Circle the green objects using a green crayon.
We see many animals around us. Some are big and some are small. Let us learn about them.
Some animals are kept as pets. Let us learn about them.
I have a dog named Milo. I play and take care of him. Help Milo find his way to the food bowl!
Encourage children to be gentle and kind to animals.
Today, I saw a lizard on the wall. I asked Papa if it was our pet. He said some animals at home are not pets—they just come and stay.
Circle the animals you see inside your house.
Talk about the different animals that stay in our house.
Some animals live on the farm and help us. Let us look at some of them. Say their names aloud.
Circle the big animal in each row.
Wild animals live in the jungle. Look at them and say their names out loud.
Tell children that the tiger is the national animal of India.
Circle the wild animals.
Paste pictures of any two animals from each group. (Use the sticker sheet.)
Some animals live in water. Colour them to complete the picture. Say their names aloud. dolphin
Encourage
Match the animals with their shadows.
We see lots of colourful birds flying around us. Let us look at their pictures and say their names aloud.
Tell children that the peacock is the national bird of India.
Tick () the animal that comes next in each row.
Insects are tiny animals. We often see them around us. Let us look at their pictures and say their names aloud.
Let's Talk Which insects have you seen?
Look at the pictures and circle the correct word.
Plants are green. They are all around us. They give us food, shade and air. Let us look at their parts and say their names aloud.
Talk to the children about how plants help us. Explain that plants give us clean air and shade. Encourage them to take care of plants.
Match each part of a plant with its name.
Leaves come in many shapes, colours and sizes. Circle the leaf on the right that matches the one on the left.
We see many kinds of flowers around us. They can be red, yellow, pink or white. Let us look at some flowers and say their names aloud.
Talk about different types of flowers by their colour, size, smell and texture. Tell children not to pluck flowers.
Circle the flower that looks different in each row.
I am the colour pink. You can see me in many things.
Pink lotus in the pond, Pink butterfly flies around, Pink candy sweet and round!
TEACHER TIP
Tell children that the lotus is the national flower of India.
lotus butterfly candy
Circle the pink objects using a pink crayon.
Fruits are sweet and tasty. They keep us healthy and strong. Let us look at some fruits and say their names aloud.
Encourage children to wash their hands and fruits before eating. This helps them stay safe and healthy.
Arrange the pictures in the correct order. Number them 1 to 3.
Eat the fruit. Wash your hands. Wash the fruit.
Tick () the correct action.
Match
Vegetables are good for our health. They keep us strong. Let us look at some and say their names aloud.
Encourage children to eat green vegetables and tell them they make us strong and healthy.
Draw lines to match the fruits and vegetables to the correct basket.
Some vegetables need to be cooked, while others can be eaten raw.
Circle the vegetables that can be eaten raw.
Tick () the vegetable that comes next in each row.
Tell children we can eat raw vegetables as salad. Salad gives us energy, makes us strong, and keeps us healthy.
Encourage children to exercise or play daily to stay active.
Let us learn about healthy and unhealthy food. Healthy food makes us strong. We should eat it everyday. Unhealthy food is not good for us. We should eat it only sometimes. Unhealthy
Tick () the healthy food and cross () the unhealthy food.
We must eat clean and safe food to stay healthy and strong. Let us learn some healthy eating habits we should follow.
Wash your hands before and after eating.
Do not eat food that has fallen on the ground.
Keep food and water covered.
Drink clean water.
Wash fruits before eating.
Do not waste food.
I am the colour purple. You can see me in many things.
Purple flower in my hand, Purple plum tastes so nice, Purple brinjal grows on land.
Circle the purple objects using a purple crayon.
Water is important for us. We use water in many ways. Let us find out how we use it.
Plants and animals need water to live. Water helps plants grow. It keeps animals healthy.
Trace and colour the watering can.
Teach children to care for plants and animals. Ask them to water plants, not waste water and keep a bowl of water in the shade for animals.
Birds need water every day. It keeps them cool in summer. Trace and colour the birds.
Teach children to help birds. Ask them to place a small bowl of clean water and some seeds in the shade.
Tick (✓) the pictures where water is used properly. Cross (✗) the ones where water is being wasted.
I am the colour brown. You can see me in many things.
Brown chocolate melts so slow, Brown teddy says hello, Brown potato starts to grow.
chocolate teddy bear potato
Circle the brown objects using a brown crayon.
See, listen and enjoy. Sunny day, we run and play, Snowy day, we slide all day. Windy day, kites fly high, Cloudy day, clouds float by.
Each season is special in its own way. It changes the weather and the sky. Let us learn about the four seasons.
Show pictures of the four seasons. Talk about how the weather, clothes and activities change in each season.
Circle the things we use and see in the summer season.
Circle the things we use and see on a rainy day.
Tick () the things we use and see in the winter season.
Circle the odd picture in each group.
Winters are over. It is spring. Spring is the season of flowers. Complete the picture by drawing more flowers, bees and butterflies.
I am the colour orange. You can see me in many things.
Orange fruit in my hand, Orange Carrot grows on the land, Orange Pumpkin rolls on the sand.
Circle the orange objects using an orange crayon.
Let us make trees for different seasons.
Dip an earbud in green paint and create a summer tree.
Dip the thumb in blue paint and create a rainy tree.
Dip a cotton ball in white paint and create a winter tree.
Dip a sponge in pink paint and create a spring tree.
Let us learn about the festivals we celebrate with our family and friends.
Holi is the festival of colours. We play with colours and have fun.
Raksha Bandhan is a special day for brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a rakhi and share sweets.
Diwali is the festival of lights. We celebrate it with joy and sweets. Christmas is a festival with gifts and songs. We also decorate a Christmas tree.
Trace and colour the rakhi.
Colour the diya.
Here are some more festivals that are celebrated with joy in India.
Let's Talk
What do you enjoy doing with your family during festivals? What special food do you eat at festivals?
Match the pictures with the correct festivals.
We celebrate Republic Day on 26 January every year.
Help the soldier find his way to the Indian flag. Trace the path.
We celebrate Independence Day on 15 August every year. Colour the flag.
Show the children the national flag of India and explain the meaning of its colours.
We celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October every year. India
Trace the objects.
glasses walking stick spinning wheel (Charkha)
We see many vehicles on the road every day. Look at the pictures and say their names aloud.
How many wheels do these vehicles have? Write the numbers in the boxes.
A train runs on tracks. Trace the dotted line on the track and take the train to the railway station.
Here are some vehicles that fly. Colour the pictures.
Write (F) for the vehicle that moves fast and (S) for the vehicle that moves slow.
Here are some of the vehicles that move in water.
boat
yacht ship
Tick () the vehicle that sails in water.
Circle the vehicles that are in the wrong place.
Match the vehicles with where they move.
sky road water tracks
Paste the pictures of vehicles at the correct places.
(Use the sticker sheet.)
Sing the poem. Paste stickers of the correct traffic lights. (Use the sticker sheet.)
Red light, red light, What do you say?
I say stop, Stop right away.
Yellow light, yellow light, What do you mean?
I say wait, Till the light turns green. Green light, green light What do you say?
I say go, Go right away.
Tell children to always stop, look and then cross the road using zebra crossing.
Look at these road signs. Tick () the signs you have seen.
School Ahead
No Entry
Pedestrian Crossing
Rough Road
These are some of the things that we should keep in mind to keep ourselves safe on the road.
Do not run on the road.
Wear a helmet while riding a bicycle.
Do not take out your hand or any other body part from moving vehicles.
Walk on a footpath.
Do not play on the road.
Cross the road with an adult.
We use tools and gadgets every day to make our life easier. Say the names of the things given below.
What do you use to do these activities? Paste stickers. (Use the sticker sheet.)
to make coriander chutney
to bake a cake to iron clothes to wash clothes
Listen to the riddles carefully. Then, circle the correct gadgets.
I ring when someone wants to talk to you.
You use me to check the time.
You use me to dry your hair.
I make crisp toast for you.
Wild Animals Identifies animals that live in jungles or forests 54–57
Water Animals Recognises and names water animals 58–60
Birds Identifies birds and says their name 61–62
Insects Around Us Recognises and names the insects around us 63–64
Parts of a Plant Identifies the different parts of the plant 65–67
Flowers Identifies and names common flowers 68–69
Colour Pink Recognises and names pink-coloured objects 70
Fruits Identifies and names common fruits 71–73
Vegetables Identifies and names common vegetables 74–75
Raw or Cooked Identifies vegetables that can be eaten raw and those that are to be cooked 76–77
Healthy Habits Ticks correct actions that show hygiene and care 78
Healthy and Unhealthy Food Identifies healthy food and differentiates them from junk food 79–80
Food Safety Identifies and practises healthy food habits 81
Colour Purple Recognises and names purple-coloured objects 82
Uses of Water Identifies the daily uses of water 83
Water for Animals, Plants and Birds Recognises that animals, plants and birds need water to survive 84–86
Colour Brown Recognises and names brown-coloured objects 87
Four Little Weathers Identifies the four different types of weather 88
Seasons Identifies and names the four seasons 89
Summer Season Identifies the activities and things used in summer season 90
Rainy Season Identifies the activities and things used in rainy season 91
Winter Season Identifies the activities and things used in winter season 92–93
Spring Season Draws or adds missing elements related to spring season 94
Colour Orange Recognises and names orange-coloured objects 95
Our Festivals Identifies major Indian festivals and their key features 98–99
More Festivals Identifies more Indian festivals and their key features 100-101
Republic Day Identifies Republic Day as a national festival 102
Independence Day Identifies Independence Day as a national festival 103
Gandhi Jayanti Identifies Gandhi Jayanti as a national festival 104
Road Transport Recognises and names common means of road transport 105–106
Air Transport Recognises and names common means of air transport 107
Water Transport Recognises and names common means of water transport 108
Vehicles Differentiates between the means of road, air and water transport 109–111
Traffic Lights Describes what traffic lights mean using a rhyme 112
Road Signs Recognises common road signs and their meanings 113
Safety on Road Identifies safe and unsafe behaviours on the road 114
Gadgets at Home Identifies common home gadgets and names their uses 115–117
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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.
This General Awareness coursebook is specifically designed to help learners build awareness about themselves, their immediate surroundings and the world around them.
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
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