DAWN
Rhymes and Stories
Level B
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Academic Authors: Sneha Sharma, Chandni Bhargava, Bhawna Bisht
Design & Production: Amisha Gupta, Bhavna Tripathi, Satish, Mangal Singh Rana, Vishesh Agarwal
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WPreface
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.
PANCHAKOSHA IN DAWN
The table below helps us understand how the Panchakosha elements have been incorporated into the DAWN Curriculum:
Physical Development
Social and Emotional Growth
Intellectual Growth
Spiritual and Moral Development
Sensory and Experiential Learning
KEY NEP RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
PRODUCT PACKAGE AT A GLANCE
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.
Assessments ASSESSMENT BOOKLET
KEY FEATURES OF THE BOOK
Theme-based and Age Appropriate
This book brings together delightful rhymes and simple stories that open the world of language to young children. The rhymes and stories are carefully selected around familiar themes such as family, animals, seasons, nature, food and more to connect with the child’s everyday world.
Oral Language Development
The texts build vocabulary, listening skills, and expression through repetition, rhyme and storytelling. The Let’s Talk section encourages children to listen, retell, ask questions and express their ideas. Teacher Tip provides guidance to make real-life connections and add fun element to enhance learners' experience.
TEACHER TIP
Encourage children to be kind by planting and saving trees.
Let's Talk
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Talking Books
Each rhyme and story comes alive through engaging video animations—just scan the QR code to watch and enjoy! A perfect blend of learning and fun, whether in the classroom or at home.
Socio Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning is thoughtfully woven into the book to nurture the heart along with the mind. Special SEL icons and questions highlight opportunities to build empathy, self-awareness, friendship, responsibility and emotional expression. Other icons throughout the book reflect strong alignment with the NEP and NCF, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.
Spotlight Rhymes for Stage Fun
What do you see in the sky after rain?
What should you do when you finish playing with toys?
Specially selected Spotlight Rhymes are designed for performances, assemblies and class showcases—encouraging confidence, expression and joyful participation on stage
Thirsty
Raindrops
Raindrops falling from the sky, Drip and drop as they go by. Splash in puddles—1, 2, 3, Rainy days are fun for me!
TEACHER TIP
Let children pretend to hold an umbrella while singing this rhyme.
How do you feel when it rains?
Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill went up the hill
To fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after.
TEACHER TIP
Let children act out the actions like going up, falling down and rolling.
If your friend falls, what should you do?
A Crunchy Munchy Meal
Sam and Vani are ready to eat snacks.
Mom said, ‘Today we will eat something crunchy.’
What is your favourite vegetable? Is it soft or crunchy?
These are yummy!
TEACHER TIP
Encourage children to eat green vegetables to grow strong and stay healthy.
I have made vegetable chips for you. They are healthy and tasty.
I like the colours!
Mom leaves a basket of fruit and vegetables on the table.
I love this red apple! It is so sweet.
I love this orange carrot. It is crunchy.
Let's Talk
1. What did mom make for the children?
2. What does Sam love about the snack?
3. What does Vani love about the snack?
After eating the snacks, the children rinse their mouths and smiled happily.
Pussycat, Pussycat
Pussycat, pussycat
Where have you been?
I have been to London
To visit the Queen. Pussycat, pussycat
What did you do there?
I frightened a little mouse
Under her chair.
TEACHER TIP
Ask children to say “meow” softly like a cat.
What will you do if you find a lost cat?
I’m a Little Teapot
I’m a little teapot Short and stout. Here is my handle Here is my spout. When I get all steamed up
Hear me shout, “Tip me over and pour me out!”
TEACHER TIP
Ask children to put their hand on their waist like a teapot handle and sing the rhyme.
Tidy Up Time
Sanjay has a lot of toys: cars, blocks, a teddy, and a ball.
His toys are all over the floor. He does not know where to keep them.
TEACHER TIP
Encourage children to put the toys back where they belong after playing.
He looks around. He wants to tidy up his room. He does not know where to start.
Where do I keep everything?
Mama gives him a big basket. He takes the basket.
Now he can tidy his room.
What should you do when you finish playing with your toys?
Sanjay picks up his toys one by one. The room looks neat and clean. Mama is proud of Sanjay. Sanjay is happy too.
Let's Talk
1. Name any two toys that Sanjay has.
2. What does Mama give him?
3. How does the room look in the end?
Five Little Ducks
Five little ducks
Went out one day, Over the hill and far away.
Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack.”
But only four little ducks came back.
TEACHER TIP
Repeat the poem with the numbers 4, 3, 2, 1.
Early in the Morning
Early in the morning, Down by the station, See the little engines, All in a row.
Up comes the driver, He pushes the little lever, Puff, puff, toot, toot, Off we go!
TEACHER TIP
Children can pretend to be trains. They stand in a line, hold each other’s shoulders, and say “puff puff, choo choo” while moving and singing.
A Bubbly Day
Priya, Aarav and Meera play in the park.
They blow bubbles.
I made a big bubble!”
Look at all the bubbles! See all the pretty colours!
TEACHER TIP
Discuss the shapes and colours of bubbles with the children.
They try to catch the bubbles.
I see pink, blue, white and yellow.
When they touch the bubbles, the bubbles pop! They blow more bubbles and laugh together. Bubbles are so much fun! I can feel the water!
Let's Talk
1. Where do Priya, Aarav and Meera play?
2. What colours can you see in the bubbles?
3. What happens when they touch the bubbles?
Colours All Around
Red is an apple, sweet to eat, Yellow is a banana, soft and neat.
Blue is the sky, up so high, Green are the leaves waving goodbye.
Colours are fun, colours are bright, I see them morning, noon and night!
TEACHER TIP
Play a treasure hunt. Have the children collect things of one colour.
What is your favourite colour?
Ajay Gets Ready for School
Ajay wakes up with a happy smile He brushes his teeth, in a little while. He washes his face with water so cool, Get ready quick, he must go to school. He puts on his clothes so nice and bright, Pulls on his shoes, they fit just right. A backpack goes on his little back, He holds a bag with a healthy snack. He waves goodbye, he’s on his way, Ready to learn and play all day!
TEACHER TIP
Let the children talk about how they get ready for school.
Who helps you pack your school bag?
The Thirsty Crow
Mr. Crow was very thirsty. He flew around looking for water.
He found a pot. There was a little water at the bottom.
He saw small stones. He had an idea! He put the stones in the pot.
TEACHER TIP
Encourage children to pretend to be the crow, picking and dropping stones into the pot.
Slowly, the water came to the top. Mr. Crow drank and drank and drank.
What do you do when you feel thirsty?
His tummy was full. He flew away with a happy “Caw”.
Let's Talk
1. Was the crow thirsty?
2. Did the pot have a little water or a lot of water?
3. What did the crow do with the small stones?
Hush-a-bye Baby
Hush-a-bye Baby, On the tree top. When the wind blows, The cradle will rock. When the bough breaks, The cradle will fall. Down will come baby, Cradle and all.
TEACHER TIP
Tell children that it is important to sleep well in order to stay fresh and active.
Who sings lullabies to you at home?
Incy Wincy Spider
Incy Wincy spider Climbed the water spout. Down came the rain And washed the spider out. Out came the sun And dried up all the rain. And Incy Wincy spider Climbed the spout again.
TEACHER TIP
Encourage children to use their fingers to show the spider climbing and the rain falling.
If you can’t do something the first time, what do you do?
Helping Hands
Father makes a cake. I want to help. I mix the batter.
Mother folds our clothes. I want to help. I fold my hanky!
Father waters the plants. I want to help. I water the flowers!
TEACHER TIP
Talk with the children about helping at home, like setting the table or folding clothes.
Mother washes the car. I want to help. I wipe the car!
How do you help your family members at home?
TEACHER TIP
Tell children not to waste water. They should use it carefully. For example, close the tap after washing hands and don’t spill water while drinking.
Father cleans the house. I want to help. I clean it too!
Let's Talk
3. Does the boy help his mother clean the house?
1. How does the boy help father make the cake?
2. How does the boy help mother wash the car?
Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands
Wash, wash, wash your hands, Keep them nice and clean. Scrub them here, scrub them there, Germs are never seen.
Wash, wash, wash your hands, With soap and water too. Rub them well and rinse them well, That is what we do.
TEACHER TIP
Turn handwashing into a fun habit before lunch and after playtime.
Little Lamb
TEACHER TIP
Encourage children to move around like little lambs.
I saw a little lamb, So soft and small, With wool so fluffy, Like a cosy ball. It had kind brown eyes, And tiny feet, It called its mother, With a gentle bleat.
All it wanted Was to jump and play, In the meadow Every day.
The Clever Monkey and the Crocodile
Once upon a time, a monkey and a crocodile were friends.
One day, the crocodile’s wife asks for the monkey’s heart.
The crocodile invites the monkey for a ride.
TEACHER TIP
Pause during the story and ask children to guess what will happen next.
On the way, the crocodile tells the monkey that his wife wants his heart. The monkey says he left his heart on the tree.
What would you do if you were the monkey in the story?
When the monkey reaches the tree, he runs to the top.
Goodbye, friend! We will never meet again!
Let's Talk
1. What did the crocodile invite the monkey for?
2. What did the monkey say about his heart?
3. What did the monkey do after reaching the tree?
The I Can Do It Song
TEACHER TIP
This is the way I wash my face, Wash my face, wash my face, This is the way I wash my face, I can do it!
This is the way I brush my teeth, Brush my teeth, brush my teeth, This is the way I brush my teeth, I can do it!
This is the way I comb my hair, Comb my hair, comb my hair, This is the way I comb my hair, I can do it!
Repeat this rhyme with more actions like "dress myself", "tie my shoes" and " drink my milk".
How do you feel when you do something on your own?
The Snail and the Mouse
Slowly, slowly, very slowly Creeps the garden snail. Slowly, slowly, very slowly Up the wooden rail.
Quickly, quickly, very quickly Runs the little mouse.
Quickly, quickly, very quickly Back inside his house.
TEACHER TIP
Ask children to work in pairs and pretend to be slow animals (snail, tortoise) or quick animals (mouse, rabbit).
How do you feel when you finish your work quickly?
The Cap Seller and the Monkeys
One day, a tired cap seller sat under a big tree. Many monkeys were in the tree, but they were hiding.
When he slept, the monkeys climbed down. They took all the caps.
TEACHER TIP
Help children make a paper cap and act like cap sellers.
The cap seller woke up. His basket was empty!
Where are the caps?
The cap seller was angry. He threw his own cap on the ground.
What would you do if someone took your toy withour asking?
The monkeys also threw their caps down. The cap seller quickly put them in his basket and went away.
Let's Talk
1. Where did the cap seller rest?
2. What was inside the cap seller's basket?
3. Did the cap seller get the caps back?
The Hokey Pokey Song
You put your right hand in, You put your right hand out, You put your right hand in, And you shake it all about. You do the Hokey Pokey, And you turn around, That’s what it’s all about.
TEACHER TIP
Say the poem again with different body parts: left hand, right foot, left foot and the whole body.
What part of your body do you use to throw a ball?
Where, Oh Where?
Where, oh where has my little dog gone?
Oh where, oh where can he be?
With his ears so short, And his tail so long, Oh where, oh where is he?
I think he went to play outside,
With a big ball in his mouth.
For he was getting bored inside, He jumped with a happy shout.
TEACHER TIP
Explain this poem like a story. Encourage children to share stories about their pets or soft toys.
How do you feel when you lose your toy?
Sam the Superhero
Meet Sam, the Hero of Healthy Habits.
TEACHER TIP
Encourage children to tell one thing they like about their favourite superhero.
Every morning, Sam brushes his teeth.
For his meals, Sam eats fruits, vegetables and drinks milk.
What healthy habit do you follow every day?
Sam loves to play outside every day.
Sam always drinks plenty of water.
Before bed, Sam reads a book. He then gets a good night’s sleep.
Let's Talk
1. What does Sam do in the morning?
2. What does Sam do before bed?
3. Name one good habit you want to have.
Hickory, Dickory Dock
Hickory, Dickory Dock.
The mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck one, The mouse ran down.
Hickory, Dickory Dock.
Hickory, Dickory Dock. The bird flew up the clock.
The clock struck two, Away she flew,
Hickory, Dickory Dock.
TEACHER TIP
Talk to children about why we need clocks.
The Counting Rhyme
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
Into the pool I dive, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, I swim to the end and back again. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, After my swim I’m nice and clean, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, I drink from my bottle. Oh! it’s empty.
TEACHER TIP
Slowly count from 1 to 20 and have the children say each number after you.
The Neem Tree and the Brave Animals
In a forest, lives a wise neem tree and its animal friends, monkeys, birds, bees and more.
One day, two woodcutters come to the forest. The animals are scared. They are worried.
The neem tree tells his friends to run away. But the animals want to stay.
Why is it important to take care of plants and animals?
They make a plan to save their home.
The monkeys leap, the birds peck! The bees sting, the deer chase! The woodcutters run away.
TEACHER TIP
Encourage children to show kindness by planting and saving trees.
The animals are happy! Hurray! They save their home. They save their friend, the neem tree.
Let's Talk
1. Who came to the forest one day?
2. What did the neem tree ask his friends to do?
3. How did the animals chase away the woodcutters?
Out in the Garden, Each Fine Day
Out in the garden, each fine day, With my friends, I like to play. I hop like this, I jump like that, I skip like this on each fine day. Out in the garden, each fine day, With my friends, I like to play.
I run like this, I dance like that, I clap like this on each fine day.
TEACHER TIP
Sing the rhyme and help the children do the actions: hop, jump, skip and clap.
Wheels on the Bus
The wheels on the bus go round and round, Round and round, round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round, All through the town.
The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish, Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish.
The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish, All through the town.
The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep, Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep, beep.
The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep, All through the town.
TEACHER TIP
Let children pretend to be the bus driver or passengers while singing the rhyme.
Who Drank the Milkshake?
Milo the monkey loves mangoes and milk.
It is a hot day. Mother makes mango milkshake. Milo and his sister Mili are excited.
“Let us wait for it to cool before we drink it,” says Mother.
But Milo does not wait. When Mother is not there, Milo drinks it all. Now his tummy hurts.
Did Milo do the right thing? Why or why not?
Mother asks, "Who drank the milkshake?" Milo told the truth. Mother says, "You should always share food with others."
Let's Talk
1. What does Milo love?
2. Who makes mango milkshake?
3. Milo told the truth. Was that the right thing to do?
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!
And on that farm he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O!
With a moo-moo here, And a moo-moo there, Here a moo, there a moo, Everywhere a moo-moo!
Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!
And on that farm he had a duck, E-I-E-I-O!
With a quack-quack here, And a quack-quack there, Here a quack, there a quack, Everywhere a quack-quack!
Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O
TEACHER TIP
Encourage children to sing the rhyme in groups and remind them to be kind to animals.
And on that farm he had a sheep, E-I-E-I-O!
With a baa-baa here, And a baa-baa there, Here a baa, there a baa, Everywhere a baa-baa!
Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!
And on that farm he had a hen, E-I-E-I-O!
With a cluck-cluck here, And a cluck-cluck there, Here a cluck, there a cluck, Everywhere a cluck-cluck!
Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!
How can we be kind to animals?
The Action Poem
Let’s jump like bunnies, hop up and down, Wiggle our fingers, and spin around!
Now stretch up high, reach for the sky, Touch your toes low, give it a try!
Move like a snake, side to side, March like a soldier, with arms open wide. Flap like a bird, fly through the air,
Spin like a wheel at the fair.
Stand on one foot, hold the other one up, Now, use your hands and drink from a cup.
Shake your whole body, let’s laugh and cheer,
Pretend we are dancing with friends far and near!
TEACHER TIP
Encourage children to copy the movements while singing the rhyme.
About the Book
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.
Designed to inspire love for reading and build listening comprehension skills, this coursebook exposes learners to a range of engaging rhymes and captivating stories.
Key Features
Additional Resources
• Sticker Sheets
• TLM and Flashcards
• Charts and Posters
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• Holistic Progress Card
• Teacher's Manual
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• 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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