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DAWN

Phonic Reader

Level C

Name: Class: School:

Acknowledgements

Academic Authors: Sneha Sharma, Chandni Bhargava, Bhawna Bisht, Shazia Lalljee

Design & Production: Amisha Gupta, Bhavna Tripathi, Satish, Mangal Singh Rana, Vishesh Agarwal

Project Lead: Sneha Sharma

VP, Learning: Abhishek Bhatnagar

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First edition 2025

Second edition 2026

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Book Title: Dawn Phonic Reader Level C

ISBN: 978-93-49697-65-2

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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.

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A LOOK INSIDE

Welcome to the Phonic Reader!

The NCF 2022 and NEP 2020 stress the need to build foundational reading fluency as the curricular load continues to grow significantly in subsequent years. A deficit in early decoding and comprehension skills widens the learning gap and the backlog grows from year to year. Considering this urgent need to give young learners a strong foundation in reading, a specific intervention is required to ensure that they have a head start and are fully school-ready. This Phonic Reader is designed to introduce phonics systematically. It helps children understand how to blend sounds to form CVC words, As we move along, the texts not only include blends, digraphs and long vowel sounds, but gradually develop complex decoding, reading and spelling skills. This early exposure to phonics builds confidence and prepares children to become fluent readers as they progress to higher classes. The texts are designed and structured to ensure an upward progression of decoding complexity.

How to Use the Phonic Reader?

Step 1: Initiate a topic using the Literacy Skillbook.

Step 2: Practise the concepts using the activities in the Skillbook and additional exercises in the Workbook.

Start Your Reading Adventure!

Step 3: Support the learners to decode and read the text of the same curricular theme provided in the Phonic Reader.

Step 4: Encourage learners to gradually start reading the text first with support and then independently.

Join us on this exciting journey through early reading, where this book works hand-in-hand with the Skillbook and the Workbook to create a comprehensive learning experience. Together, these books form a powerful tool for young readers, sparking confidence, curiosity, and a love of reading!

Words with /a/ Sound cat

Read the Sentences

1. A cat and a rat.

2. A fan and a van.

3. A tap and a cap.

4. A bat and a mat.

Sight Words a, and

Words with /e/ Sound

bed

Ben

jet

Read the Sentences

1. The hen is on the bed.

2. The pen and the peg.

3. Ben is in the jet.

4. Ned has a pet.

Sight Words is, on, in, a, the, and

Words with /i/ Sound

bib six 6 zip fig

Read the Sentences

1. It is a lid.

2. It is a kit.

3. It is a pin.

4. A bib is in a bin.

Sight Words a, is, in, it

Words with /o/ Sound pot hot

Read the Sentences

1. The pot is hot.

2. A top is on a box.

3. The fox is in a cot.

4. A mop is near a rod.

Sight Words a, is, in, on, near, the

Words with /u/ Sound bun jug tub cub

bug

Read the Sentences

1. I have a bun.

2. I have a jug.

3. The cub is in a tub.

4. The bug is on the cub.

Sight Words a, is, in, on, the

Starting Blends–1 (cl, fl, pl, sl)

1. Sam can clap.

2. Flip the lid.

3. The sled slips.

4. I see a big plum.

5. Run to the flag.

Sight Words the, I, see, a, to, can

Starting Blends–2 (cr, dr, fr, pr)

1. I see a red crib.

2. The crop is wet.

3. Drops on the web.

4. The frog can hop.

5. I pray on the mat.

Sight Words a, the, is, on, I, can

Starting Blends–3 (sp,

sk, st, sn)

Read the Sentences

1. The top can spin.

2. I see red spots.

3. She can skip.

4. Stop the bus.

5. Dig the snow.

Sight Words the, I, see, she, can

1. This is a flat slab.

2. That is a red crab.

3. This is a sled stop.

4. That is a frog hop.

5. This is a drum kit.

6. That is a sand pit.

7. This is a big clip.

8. That is a tap drip.

9. This is a loud clap.

10. That is a big map.

Sight Words is, a, that, this

Ending Blends–1 (ng,

king plant sink pond

ring tent pink wind hang mint bank band

1. Hang the hat.

2. The sink is wet.

3. The pond is big.

4. Bob is in the tent.

5. The king has a ring.

Sight Words the, is, in, has, a

Ending Blends–2 (mp,

1. The cat can jump.

2. Pam has a gift.

3. The ice will melt.

4. We rest on the bed.

5. The man has a mask.

Sight Words the, has, a, we, on, can

1. This is a fat king.

2. That is a red ring.

3. This is a wet sink.

4. That is a pink pig.

5. This is a big pond.

6. That is a big band.

7. This dog can jump.

8. That is a big hump.

9. That is a help desk.

10. This is a pet mask.

Sight Words that, this, is, a, can

Starting Digraphs (ch, sh, wh, th)

1. The chick is in a hut.

2. A cap in a shop.

3. Liz will shut the lid.

4. I whisk an egg.

5. The stick is thick.

Sight Words the, is, in, a, I

1. It is a chop log.

2. It is a big shop.

3. It is a fat thumb.

4. It is a big drum.

5. It is a small chick.

6. It is a red stick.

7. It is a big ship.

8. It is a red zip.

9. It is a fast wheel.

10. It is a thin heel.

Sight Words it, a, is

Ending Digraphs–1 (ck)

1. The pen is on the rack.

2. The hen will peck.

3. The pig can kick.

4. The dog sat on a rock.

5. The duck is in the pond.

Sight Words the, is, on, a, in, can

Ending Digraphs–2 (ll)

ball fall mall

Read the Sentences

1. The cat has a ball.

2. Bell is on the wall.

3. Tom has one pill.

4. Doll on the bed.

5. The kid can roll.

Sight Words the, has, a, is, on, can

Ending Digraphs–3 (ss)

class grass glass

hiss miss kiss

Read the Sentences

1. Kim has a glass.

2. I will miss the bus.

3. Kids play chess.

4. The doll has a dress.

5. Sam will toss the pan.

Sight Words has, a, I, the

More Ending Digraphs (sh, ch,

th)

1. The cat has a fish.

2. Jim will brush.

3. I eat peach.

4. Dog is on the beach.

5. The kid has bad teeth.

Sight Words the, has, a, I, is, on

Read Aloud

1. The sack is on the rack.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6. The socks are on rock.

7. The mess is on the dress.

8. The hats are on the desk.

9. The band is on the sand.

10. The keys are in the hand.

Sight Words are, on, in, the, is

Long A: ai, ay

1. Cat likes rain.

2. Fill the pail.

3. Paint the box.

4. Spray the plant.

5. Cow eats hay. Sight Word the

Long E: ee, ea

peep tree

seed

teeth

1. The pit is deep.

2. A bee on the tree.

3. Hot tea in a cup.

4. The sea is big.

5. A leaf on the log.

Sight Words the, is, a, on, in

Long O: oa, ow

Read the Sentences

1. A goat on the hill.

2. Use soap to rub.

3. A road near the hut.

4. The dress has a bow.

5. Kids row the boat.

Sight Words a, on, the, to, has

Words with ‘oo’

book look cook

1. The book is red.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Sight Words the, is, at, in, a, on

1. These are red snails.

2. These are big pails.

3. Those are clay trays.

4. These are tall trees.

5. Those are green leaves.

6. These are kids who sleep.

7. Those are white sheep.

8. These are red coats.

Sight Words are, in, these, those

The Magic ‘e’

date gate

late cake

kite bite

mule tune

1. I eat a date.

2. Tim is late.

3. Mum has a cake.

4. The kite is up.

5. We ride bikes.

6. I have five cats.

7. It is a long rope.

8. Lin got a red rose.

9. Wipe my nose.

10. The tube has paint.

Sight Words

I, a, is, has, the, we, have, it, my, in

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.

Key Features

Additional Resources

• Sticker Sheets

• TLM and Flashcards

• Charts and Posters

• Assessment Sheets

• Holistic Progress Card

• Teacher's Manual

• Digital Resources

• 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 socioemotional domains

• Teacher assets, like assessment tools and lesson plans to help maximise program quality and outcomes

About Uolo

Uolo partners with K-12 schools to provide technology-enabled learning programs. We believe that pedagogy and technology must come together to deliver scalable learning experiences that generate measurable outcomes. Uolo is trusted by over 15,000+ schools across India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

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