IEYC · International Curriculum Association
Independence and Interdependence — printable resources
Developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, social confidence, and positive relationships.
- Pre-Nursery (pre-nursery / playgroup) · ages 2-3 · 40
- Nursery (nursery / preschool) · ages 3-4 · 125
- KG (kindergarten / kindergarten 2) · ages 4-6 · 165
This learning strand focuses on building children's personal, social, and emotional development as they grow. Our curated printable resources support this vital learning area with self-awareness drawing templates, feelings sorting worksheets, and friendship-themed tasksheets. These engaging materials encourage children to explore their unique identity, identify emotions, and celebrate their families.
In global early learning settings, these sheets serve as wonderful discussion starters during your thematic units of learning. Use them to support the capturing curiosity phase by asking children to share stories about their friends and home lives. Introducing these activities during quiet reflection times helps children work toward key personal goals like respect, cooperation, and empathy.
Resources for Independence and Interdependence
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 1 — Myself — Interests and Hobbies
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 2 — Functions of My Body Parts
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 3 — Growing Up
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 4 — My Family
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 5 — Our Neighbourhood
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 6 — Feelings and Emotions
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 7 — Our Responsibilities
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 1 — Stars and Constellations
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 2 — Solar System
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 3 — The Earth
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 4 — Movement: Objects That Move
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 5 — Space Vehicles and Astronauts
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 6 — Inventions and Technology
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 7 — Endangered Species and Conservation
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 1 — Continents and Oceans
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 2 — My Country
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 3 — My Country II
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 4 — Wonders of the World
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 5 — Directions
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 6 — Seasons
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 7 — Calendar
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 1 — Self-Expression & Creativity
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 2 — Communication
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 3 — Creative Expression
This alignment is an advisory overlay to support your planning. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with the International Curriculum Association.