12-Month Learning Roadmap for Ages upto 4 (Toddler)
Month-by-month milestones in English, Maths, Science & more — so you never have to guess what to teach next.
Ages upto 4
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Discovering the World of Books and Sounds
English
- Hold a book the right way up and turn pages from front to back
- Point to at least 3 pictures in a book when named by an adult (e.g., dog, ball, baby)
- Identify and imitate 4 environmental sounds (doorbell, clapping, water running, phone ringing)
- Respond to simple one-step directions such as "Give me the ball" or "Wave bye-bye"
Maths
- Sing along or clap to a counting song from 1 to 5 with adult support
- Point to a group and say "more" when comparing two visibly different quantities (e.g., 1 vs. 5 blocks)
- Recognise and name a circle when shown among other shapes
- Follow a simple instruction using "in" or "out" (e.g., "Put the block in the box")
Science (EVS)
- Identify and point to 3 body parts on self (eyes, nose, mouth)
- Name at least 3 family members when shown a photo or asked "Who is this?"
- Demonstrate understanding of "see" by pointing to eyes and looking at a named object
- Express one emotion by name (happy) and match it to a facial expression in a picture
Extracurricular
- Scribble freely on paper using a thick crayon with a palmar grip for at least 2 minutes
- Clap hands in a steady rhythm along with a familiar nursery rhyme
- Walk independently across the room and stop on cue when the music stops
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Sounds All Around Us
English
- Imitate 5 animal sounds when shown pictures (cow, cat, dog, duck, sheep)
- Point to words on a page when asked "Where are the words?" to show print awareness
- Name 5 common objects from daily life (cup, spoon, shoe, chair, ball)
- Sit and listen to a short picture book (5-8 pages) from start to finish
Maths
- Count objects from 1 to 3 with one-to-one correspondence using physical items
- Compare two objects and identify which is "big" and which is "small"
- Recognise and name a square when shown alongside a circle
- Recall which toy was hidden under a cup in a simple memory game (2 cups)
Science (EVS)
- Name 3 farm animals (cow, chicken, horse) and imitate one sound for each
- Identify and point to 2 more body parts: ears and hands
- Demonstrate the sense of hearing by identifying 3 sounds with eyes closed (clap, bell, whistle)
Extracurricular
- Explore 3 different colours of paint or crayons and name at least 1 colour used
- Tap a rhythm instrument (drum, tambourine, or pot with a spoon) along with music
- Perform 3 action-song movements (clap hands, stomp feet, touch head) during "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes"
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My Body, My Senses
English
- Name 5 body parts (head, hands, feet, tummy, legs) when pointed to
- Clap out the syllables in 3 familiar two-syllable words (ba-by, ap-ple, wa-ter)
- Use at least 3 action words in daily conversation (eat, drink, run, jump, sleep)
- Follow a two-step direction such as "Pick up the cup and put it on the table"
Maths
- Recognise the written numeral "1" when shown on a card or page
- Sort 6 objects into 2 groups by a single colour (e.g., all red vs. all blue blocks)
- Identify a triangle when shown alongside a circle and a square
- Demonstrate understanding of "on" and "under" by placing a toy on or under a chair
Science (EVS)
- Explore the sense of touch by sorting 4 objects into "soft" and "hard" categories
- Name the 5 senses with prompts (I see with my eyes, I hear with my ears, etc.)
- Identify "hot" and "cold" by touching safe warm and cool items (warm towel, ice cube in a bag)
- Point to and name 3 rooms in the house (kitchen, bedroom, bathroom)
Extracurricular
- Draw vertical and horizontal lines by imitating an adult model
- Sing or hum along with 2 complete nursery rhymes (e.g., "Twinkle Twinkle", "Baa Baa Black Sheep")
- Kick a soft ball forward while standing, demonstrating basic gross motor coordination
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English
- Name 5 animals from pictures without prompting (cat, dog, fish, bird, cow)
- Identify 3 pairs of rhyming words when presented orally (cat/hat, dog/log, sun/fun)
- Use 2-word phrases consistently (e.g., "more milk", "big truck", "daddy go")
- Answer simple "what" questions about a story just read (e.g., "What did the bear eat?")
Maths
- Count objects from 1 to 5 with one-to-one correspondence, touching each item while counting
- Recognise written numerals 1, 2, and 3 when shown on cards
- Continue a simple AB colour pattern using blocks or beads (red-blue-red-blue)
- Compare two sticks or strings and identify which is "long" and which is "short"
Science (EVS)
- Name 3 pet animals (dog, cat, fish) and describe one thing each needs (food, water, or a home)
- Identify 4 colours in the environment (red, blue, yellow, green) when asked "What colour is this?"
- Demonstrate proper hand-washing steps: wet, soap, rub, rinse, dry
Extracurricular
- Create a simple artwork by gluing 3 pre-cut shapes onto paper
- Move body freely to fast and slow music, changing speed to match the tempo
- Engage in simple pretend play for at least 3 minutes (e.g., feeding a stuffed animal, talking on a toy phone)
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Colours, Counting, and Curiosity
English
- Name 4 colours (red, blue, yellow, green) when shown objects of those colours
- Listen to and repeat 3 simple two-line rhymes with adult support
- Use possessive words to show ownership (e.g., "my shoe", "daddy's hat")
- Retell one familiar event from the day using 2-3 short sentences with prompting
Maths
- Rote count from 1 to 10 with minimal hesitation during a counting song
- Sort 9 objects into 3 groups by colour (3 red, 3 blue, 3 yellow items)
- Point to items that are a circle, square, or triangle in a room (clock, window, sandwich corner)
- Demonstrate "up" and "down" by moving a toy up and down when directed
Science (EVS)
- Explore taste by sorting 4 foods into "sweet" or "not sweet" (banana, lemon, sugar, cracker)
- Point to the sun in the sky and describe it as "hot" and "bright"
- Name 3 items found in nature during a short walk (leaf, stick, stone)
- Identify 2 emotions (happy, sad) in others by looking at facial expressions
Extracurricular
- Mix two paint colours together and name the new colour that results (e.g., blue + yellow = green)
- Shake, tap, and bang a simple instrument to explore loud and soft sounds
- Climb up 3-4 stairs holding a railing or adult hand, alternating feet
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Animals and Nature Exploration
English
- Name 8 animals (including wild animals like lion, elephant, monkey) when shown pictures
- Produce the beginning sound of 3 familiar words when prompted (e.g., "What sound does ball start with? /b/")
- Use simple describing words in speech (big dog, cold water, red car)
- Predict what might happen next in a familiar story (e.g., "The bear is hungry. What will he do?")
Maths
- Recognise written numerals 4 and 5 when shown on cards or in books
- Continue a simple AB shape pattern (circle-square-circle-square) for 3 repetitions
- Compare two groups of 1-3 objects and say which has "more" and which has "less"
- Sort 8 objects by size into "big" and "small" groups
Science (EVS)
- Name 3 things a plant needs to grow (water, sun, soil) when looking at a potted plant
- Describe the weather outside using one word (sunny, rainy, cloudy, windy)
- Sort 4 pictures of animals into "farm animals" and "pet animals" categories
Extracurricular
- Create a nature collage by gluing leaves, petals, or grass onto paper
- Perform animal movements during music time (hop like a bunny, stomp like an elephant, slither like a snake)
- Run, stop, and change direction on verbal cues during an outdoor game
- Engage in pretend play as a named role (doctor, chef, or parent) for at least 5 minutes
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English
- Generate a rhyming word for 3 simple words with adult support (e.g., cat → hat, mop → top)
- Recognise that letters are different from numbers and sort 4 cards into "letters" and "numbers"
- Sing the ABC song from A to Z with minimal help
- Name 5 family-related words (mummy, daddy, brother, sister, baby, grandma, grandpa)
Maths
- Count out a requested number of objects (1-5) from a larger group (e.g., "Give me 3 crayons")
- Identify and name "tall" and "short" when comparing two objects side by side
- Sort 6 objects by shape (all circles together, all squares together)
- Follow a 3-step directional instruction: "Go to the door, pick up the bag, bring it here"
Science (EVS)
- Identify and name 5 body parts (eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hands) and state one function for each
- Describe what happens when it rains using 2-3 observations (ground gets wet, need umbrella, puddles form)
- Name 2 things that are safe and 2 things that are not safe to touch at home (stove, knife vs. toy, pillow)
Extracurricular
- Draw a recognisable closed circle shape independently on paper
- Clap a simple 2-beat rhythm pattern and repeat it 3 times in a row
- Dance freely to a full song, moving arms and legs in varied ways
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Sorting, Grouping, and Understanding
English
- Recognise and name 5 letters from own name when shown individually
- Clap out syllables in 5 words of varying length (cat = 1, tiger = 2, elephant = 3)
- Use question words in speech: "What" and "Where" (e.g., "What is that?", "Where is Mummy?")
- Listen to a 10-page story and answer 2 comprehension questions about characters or events
Maths
- Match written numerals 1-5 to the correct quantity of objects
- Create an AB pattern independently using 2 colours of blocks or beads
- Compare 3 objects by size and arrange them from smallest to biggest
- Play a memory matching game with 3 pairs of picture cards
Science (EVS)
- Sort 6 pictures into "day" and "night" categories based on visual cues
- Name 3 things that smell nice and 2 things that smell bad when presented with scent samples
- Demonstrate teeth-brushing steps: put paste, brush front, brush sides, rinse, spit
Extracurricular
- Use finger painting to create a picture and describe it in one sentence
- Sing 3 nursery rhymes independently with hand motions (Itsy Bitsy Spider, Wheels on the Bus, Row Row Row Your Boat)
- Jump with both feet leaving the ground at the same time, landing 5 times in a row
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Stories, Nature, and Pretend Play
English
- Identify the front cover, back cover, and title of a book when asked
- Supply the missing rhyming word at the end of a familiar rhyme (e.g., "Jack and Jill went up the ___")
- Speak in 3-4 word sentences consistently (e.g., "I want more juice", "The dog is big")
- Retell a simple 3-event story in sequence (beginning, middle, end) with picture support
Maths
- Count backwards from 5 to 1 with adult support during a rocket launch countdown
- Identify what comes next in an ABB pattern (red-blue-blue-red-blue-blue-red-?)
- Use "first" and "last" correctly when describing order in a line of 3-4 objects
- Demonstrate "next to" and "between" by placing objects in response to verbal directions
Science (EVS)
- Name 3 parts of a plant when looking at a real or picture plant (leaf, flower, stem)
- Sort 6 items into "living" and "non-living" with adult guidance (dog vs. chair, tree vs. stone)
- Identify 3 emotions (happy, sad, angry) in picture cards and describe a situation that causes each
- Name and describe what a doctor does during a visit (checks ears, listens to heart, gives medicine)
Extracurricular
- Draw a basic face shape with at least 2 recognisable features (eyes and mouth)
- Follow a simple freeze-dance game, stopping movement when music pauses for 5 rounds
- Act out a short scene with 2 characters using stuffed animals or dolls (e.g., having a tea party, going to the shop)
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English
- Trace over dotted vertical, horizontal, and zigzag lines staying within 1 cm of the path
- Recognise and name 3 letters of the alphabet by sight (typically letters from own name)
- Use 4-5 word sentences that include a subject and action (e.g., "The cat is sleeping on the bed")
- Identify the main character in a story and tell one thing the character did
Maths
- Recognise written numerals 1 through 5 without assistance when shown in random order
- Understand "same" and "different" by sorting pairs of objects that match and do not match
- Complete a simple 4-piece puzzle showing a familiar object or animal
- Demonstrate "behind" and "in front of" by positioning self relative to a chair
Science (EVS)
- State one rule of stranger safety (e.g., "Do not go with people I do not know")
- Name 2 community helpers (doctor, firefighter) and describe one tool each uses
- Sort 4 clothing items into "warm weather" and "cold weather" categories
Extracurricular
- Draw basic shapes (circle, square) from memory without tracing
- Follow a 2-step dance sequence demonstrated by an adult (e.g., clap then spin)
- Throw a soft ball underhand toward a target from 1 metre away, hitting the target 2 out of 5 tries
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My Community and Safety
English
- Trace over dotted curved and circular lines to prepare for letter formation
- Identify the initial sound of 5 common words (ball starts with /b/, sun starts with /s/)
- Use prepositions correctly in speech: in, on, under, behind (e.g., "The cat is under the table")
- Answer "who", "what", and "where" questions about a story that was just read aloud
Maths
- Trace the written numerals 1, 2, and 3 over dotted lines
- Count 5 objects arranged in different formations (line, circle, scattered) and state the total is the same
- Extend an AB pattern using real objects for 5 complete repetitions without help
- Identify a rectangle as a shape and distinguish it from a square
Science (EVS)
- Name 3 community helpers (doctor, firefighter, teacher) and describe what each does in one sentence
- Explain 2 basic safety rules for crossing the road (hold an adult's hand, look both ways)
- Describe the steps for washing hands and explain why we wash hands (to remove germs and stay healthy)
- Show self-regulation by taking 3 deep breaths when prompted during a moment of frustration
Extracurricular
- Create a collage using at least 4 different materials (paper, fabric, cotton, pasta)
- Recognise and name 2 instruments by sound alone (drum, shaker or bell)
- Balance on one foot for 3 seconds with minimal wobbling
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Celebrating Growth and Looking Ahead
English
- Write or trace the first letter of own name independently
- Recognise and name at least 5 uppercase letters of the alphabet
- Tell a simple original story of 3-4 sentences using a picture prompt
- Follow 3-step oral directions in sequence (e.g., "Stand up, clap your hands, then sit down")
Maths
- Rote count from 1 to 10 independently and count backwards from 5 to 1
- Match numerals 1-5 to the correct quantity of objects without adult help
- Sort a set of 12 objects by 2 attributes in sequence (first by colour, then by size within each colour group)
- Name 4 shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) and find one example of each in the environment
Science (EVS)
- Name all 5 senses, point to the body part associated with each, and give one example of each sense in action
- Describe 3 ways to stay healthy (eat fruits, wash hands, exercise or play outside)
- Identify 4 emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared) and suggest one appropriate response for each (e.g., "When I am scared, I hold Mummy's hand")
Extracurricular
- Create a self-portrait drawing that includes head, body, and at least 2 limbs
- Perform a simple sequence of 3 movements to music (march, clap, turn around) in correct order
- Engage in cooperative pretend play with another child for at least 5 minutes, taking turns and sharing props
- Catch a gently tossed soft ball with both hands from 1 metre away, succeeding at least 2 out of 5 times
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