A snapshot of the curriculum.

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Heartfulness International School curriculum

HIS Kanha Campus · 2026 – 2027

Curriculum

Select a grade and a subject to explore the year's learning journey, strand by strand.

Subjects

English
HIS Cambridge English Curriculum Progression Map Early Years and Primary18 learning outcomes
READING — Word Structure (Phonics)
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Letter–sound correspondences & blending

2Rw.01 Identify common ways in which graphemes can be pronounced differently, e.g. how and low; hot and cold.

2Rw.02 Read words with split digraphs, e.g. made, like.

2Rw.06 Read multi-syllabic and compound words by segmenting them into syllables.

Reading regular/decodable words & sight words

2Rw.03 Read words with common prefixes and suffixes, including un-, dis-, re-, -er, -est, -ly, -y and -ful.

2Rw.04 Read familiar words quickly and accurately, usually without audible sounding and blending.

2Rw.05 Use phonic knowledge to decode unfamiliar words.

*2Rw.07 Extend the range of common words recognised on sight, including homophones and near-homophones.

READING — Vocabulary and Language
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Meaning of words; synonyms; word roots; idioms; figurative language

2Rv.01 Identify possible meanings of unfamiliar words encountered in reading.

2Rv.03 Use the initial letter to organise words in alphabetical order, and to locate words in simple dictionaries and glossaries.

2Rv.04 Explore and comment on sounds and words in texts, including adjectives.

2Rv.05 Explore different ways of beginning sentences in texts, including using language of time.

*2Rv.02 Identify and record interesting and significant words from texts to inform own writing.

READING — Grammar and Punctuation
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Re-reading with understanding; punctuation and grammar in context

2Rg.01 Show understanding of punctuation, including speech marks, and simple grammar when re-reading text.

2Rg.02 Explore in texts, and understand, the differences in use of full stops and question marks.

2Rg.03 Explore in texts sentences that contain and, but, because, if, when.

2Rg.04 Explore in texts, and understand, the grammar of commands/instructions and questions.

2Rg.05 Explore in texts examples of nouns and noun phrases, including use of common adjectives and simple quantifiers (e.g. some, most, all).

2Rg.06 Explore examples of pronouns in texts, including their purpose and how they agree grammatically with verbs.

READING — Structure of Texts
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Sequence and progression of events/ideas in texts

2Rs.01 Talk about the sequence of events or ideas in a text.

*2Rs.02 Explore and recognise the features of text structure in a range of different fiction and non-fiction texts, including simple poems.

2Rs.03 Explore and recognise organisational features that help the reader to find information in texts, including subheadings and labelled diagrams.

READING — Interpretation of Texts
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Genre, fiction/non-fiction, text types and purposes

2Ri.01 Begin to distinguish between fiction and non-fiction texts.

*2Ri.02 Read and explore a range of simple stories and poems, including identifying the contribution of any visual elements.

*2Ri.03 Identify the characteristics of simple stories.

*2Ri.04 Read and explore a range of simple non-fiction text types.

*2Ri.05 Begin to show awareness that different non-fiction text types have different purposes and begin to identify their features.

Explicit meanings; main points; settings and characters

*2Ri.06 Explore explicit meanings in simple texts.

2Ri.07 Identify and use the main events to retell a story verbally.

2Ri.08 Describe story settings and characters.

2Ri.09 Find information from simple visual sources, including tables and labelled diagrams.

Implicit meanings; inference; prediction; fact and opinion; viewpoint

*2Ri.10 Explore implicit meanings in simple texts.

2Ri.11 Predict story endings.

2Ri.12 Make simple inferences based on what is said or done in a text.

2Ri.13 Answer simple questions from reading a short text.

2Ri.14 Locate relevant information in texts, including using a contents page.

*2Ri.15 Answer questions about texts with some explanation of thinking.

2Ri.16 Talk about patterns in simple stories and poems, e.g. rhyme, repetition.

READING — Appreciation and Reflection
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Enjoying and choosing texts; reading aloud; responding personally

*2Ra.01 Enjoy reading and hearing a range of simple stories, poems and non-fiction texts.

2Ra.02 Begin to read texts silently as well as aloud.

2Ra.03 Discuss texts read or heard, including giving reasons for likes and dislikes.

2Ra.04 Make choices about books to read for pleasure.

2Ra.05 Recognise that stories may be from different times and places.

WRITING — Word Structure (Spelling)
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Phonics, spelling patterns, prefixes, suffixes, homophones and strategies

2Ww.01 Explore and use different spellings of common phonemes, including long vowel phonemes, e.g. day, rain, made, great; apple, travel, metal.

2Ww.02 Explore and use spellings of words with split digraphs, e.g. made, like.

2Ww.03 Relate rhyme to known spelling patterns, e.g. whale, snail.

2Ww.04 Use common irregular plurals, e.g. mice, sheep.

2Ww.05 Explore and use verbs with endings -s, -ed and -ing where no change is needed to the root, and understand the effect on the meaning of a verb of adding these endings.

2Ww.06 Spell some words with common prefixes and suffixes, including un-, dis-, -er, -est, -ful and -ly.

2Ww.07 Explore and use words which sound the same but have different spellings of long vowels (homophones), e.g. tail and tale, stare and stair, blew and blue.

2Ww.08 Use knowledge of phonemes and spelling patterns to spell a range of common regular words correctly.

2Ww.09 Spell a range of common exception words accurately.

*2Ww.10 Ask for support in spelling unfamiliar words and use spelling logs to support future writing.

WRITING — Vocabulary and Language
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Word choice, figurative language, sentence openings and vocabulary tools

*2Wv.01 Use vocabulary relevant to a familiar topic.

2Wv.02 In story writing, use a range of adjectives to describe characters and settings.

2Wv.03 Begin to vary sentence openings, including using language of time, e.g. Suddenly …, That morning …

2Wv.04 Choose and use interesting words and phrases, including to describe people and places.

*2Wv.05 Use own lists of interesting and significant words to extend the range of vocabulary used in written work.

WRITING — Grammar and Punctuation
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Sentences, punctuation, connectives, verb forms, word classes

2Wg.01 Use capital letters, full stops and question marks correctly in simple sentences.

2Wg.02 Explore and use commas to separate items in lists.

2Wg.03 Begin to include direct speech in writing, using a new line for each speaker.

2Wg.04 Write clear statements, commands/instructions and questions.

2Wg.05 Write simple sentences, and multi-clause sentences using and, but, or.

2Wg.06 Begin to write multi-clause sentences using simple connectives, e.g. because, if, when.

2Wg.07 Begin to use suffixes -s, -ing and -ed appropriately for present and past verb forms in sentences.

2Wg.08 Use simple quantifiers appropriately for the context, e.g. some, most, all.

2Wg.09 Use pronouns in writing, and ensure grammatical agreement of nouns and pronouns with verbs.

2Wg.10 Use common adjectives appropriately in sentences, including simple comparative and superlative forms.

WRITING — Structure of Texts
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Sequencing, paragraphs, cohesion and organisational features

2Ws.01 Write a sequence of events or ideas, including stories with a beginning, middle and end.

2Ws.02 Group together sentences relating to similar ideas.

*2Ws.03 Use simple organisational features appropriate to the text type, e.g. subheadings, labelled diagrams.

WRITING — Creation of Texts
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Fiction, poetry, playscripts, non-fiction writing; planning and purpose

*2Wc.01 Begin to write simple stories and poems, including using the structures of familiar stories and poems.

2Wc.02 Plan writing through discussion, e.g. talking about the setting and characters before writing a story.

2Wc.03 Include simple descriptions of settings and characters when writing stories.

*2Wc.04 Begin to write for a purpose using basic language and features appropriate for the text type.

2Wc.05 Include additional information to develop some ideas when writing non-fiction texts.

WRITING — Presentation and Reflection
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Handwriting, note-making, presenting, evaluating and proofreading

2Wp.01 Ensure consistency in the formation, size and proportion of letters, and the spacing of words.

2Wp.02 Know how to join letters and which letters are best left unjoined.

2Wp.03 Record key information drawn from a non-fiction text, e.g. listing key topic words.

2Wp.05 Read own writing to others and share ideas for improvements.

2Wp.06 Begin to proofread for errors by re-reading own writing aloud (e.g. sentence punctuation, verb forms).

*2Wp.04 Present text in a range of different ways, e.g. diagrams with typed labels, storyboards with handwritten captions.

SPEAKING & LISTENING — Making Yourself Understood
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Speaking clearly, vocabulary, non-verbal communication and audience awareness

2SLm.01 Speak clearly and confidently with familiar people.

2SLm.02 Provide relevant information with sufficient detail, as needed.

2SLm.03 Use relevant vocabulary to describe events and feelings.

*2SLm.04 Show some use of non-verbal communication techniques.

*2SLm.05 Show some awareness of the listener, e.g. by varying tone to engage them, by responding to their non-verbal cues.

SPEAKING & LISTENING — Showing Understanding / Group Discussion
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Listening, responding, asking questions and group discussion

2SLs.01 Listen and respond appropriately, including recalling the main points.

2SLs.02 Ask questions about what is heard or read to improve understanding.

*2SLg.01 Work with others in a group.

*2SLg.02 Show understanding of the opinions of others.

2SLg.03 During a discussion, respond in a way that is relevant to the task.

2SLg.04 Take turns in speaking, adding relevant information.

SPEAKING & LISTENING — Performance and Reflection
Skill / TopicLearning Content
Reading aloud, reciting, drama, presentations and evaluating talk

2SLp.01 Read familiar stories and poems aloud with fluency and expression.

2SLp.02 Show awareness of speech marks when reading aloud.

2SLp.03 Extend experiences and ideas about characters and situations through role-play.

2SLp.04 Deliver a short presentation in a familiar context about a chosen object or event.

2SLr.01 Talk about own activities, including why they made particular choices.

2SLr.02 Talk about others' presentations, including what they enjoyed and why.

2SLr.03 Identify whether someone's non-verbal communication matches their verbal communication.