NCERT (India)

National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS)

The National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) is India's first integrated curriculum framework for children aged 3 to 8, establishing the pedagogical foundation under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Grounded in Pancha Kosha philosophy, it integrates physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and aesthetic development through play.

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Fine Motor and Creativity

Physical Development

Build fine motor skills, pencil grip, and healthy habits with tracing, cutting, and crafts.

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Social and Emotional

Socio-emotional and Ethical Development

Support emotional well-being, sharing, and positive habits with worksheets on feelings and friendships.

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Early Numeracy

Cognitive Development

Build early maths and logical reasoning skills with interactive sorting, matching, and counting sheets.

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Language and Literacy

Language and Literacy Development

Enhance phonics, vocabulary, and early writing with tracing, letter-formation, and storytelling resources.

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Fine Motor and Creativity

Aesthetic and Cultural Development

Nurture creativity, music, and festival celebrations through colouring, drawing, and craft templates.

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How Superbuddy levels map to your settings

Superbuddy level	Ages	Local terms
Pre-Nursery	2-3	playgroup, pre-nursery, nursery, balvatika 1
Nursery	3-4	nursery, LKG, lower kindergarten, balvatika 2
KG	4-6	UKG, upper kindergarten, balvatika 3, prep