NEL · Ministry of Education, Singapore
Discovery of the World — printable resources
Fostering curiosity and a sense of wonder about the natural, physical, and social environment.
- Pre-Nursery (playgroup / N1) · ages 2-3 · 152
- Nursery (nursery / N2) · ages 3-4 · 450
- KG (K1 / K2) · ages 4-6 · 253
Discovery of the World cultivates a child's natural curiosity and respect for their environment, people, and places. Our science and social studies printables include hands-on observation sheets, outdoor nature walk logs, and simple matching activities. These tools help children observe details, recognise patterns, and describe their findings, turning everyday wonderings into structured learning opportunities about how their neighbourhood and the wider world work.
Use these observation printables as starting points for inquiry-based learning and purposeful play in your K1 and K2 classes. Before asking children to record on their sheets, take them on a sensory walk around the school garden or local community. This hands-on experience builds essential process skills, helping children link real-world discoveries to the classroom while nurturing a deep care for living things.
Resources for Discovery of the World
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 1 — Myself — Interests and Hobbies
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KG Unit 1 Week 2 — Functions of My Body Parts
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KG Unit 1 Week 3 — Growing Up
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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
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