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Programme Overview

Curion Explorers, P1
Common issues that arise in P1-2
What P1-2 children can usually do
What tends to be missing underneath 
Children can read short texts fluently 
Deeper comprehension and critical thinking 
Able to write simple sentences and pass basic assessments 
The ability to organise ideas, as writing length increases 
Have enough vocabulary for routine questions 
The range and flexibility to express ideas across diverse topics 

These problems only become glaring once P1-2 children advance to P3-6, where they are tested on PSLE English exam components. By the time these gaps show up at the upper primary levels, they are much harder to fix.  

Programme Goals

Most students enter P1 able to write basic sentences and speak in informal settings. However, their true language ability has not been tested under academic conditions.

 

P1 is an ideal time to deepen language skills before the stress of exams begin in P3. Therefore, our programme does not jump straight into drilling students on PSLE components. Rather, we focus on true understanding of the English language.

 

Curion Explorers is designed around our Skill Pillars System (see Pedagogy page for more information). Each lesson targets 2-4 specific sub-skills in a systematic and precise manner. To keep lessons fun and engaging, we package every lesson as pieces of an unfolding chapter book.

How do we achieve this in every lesson?

Here’s a sample lesson outline to demonstrate. Every lesson revolves around an original Curion story. Here is one example story: 

This is how the story is applied during the lesson: 

Warm-Up Game: Word Relay

Students discuss the theme of Countryside vs. The City, practising oral expression.

1.
Story-Based Learning (Part 1)

Shared reading of an original Curion story (“A Friend in the Countryside”), building vocabulary and sparking engagement.

2.
Comprehension Cloze

Cloze passage using context clues from the story (Vocabulary and Grammar practise).

3.
Character Comparison Table

Using story details, students compare the Town Mouse and Country Mouse, strengthening inference and descriptive skills. 

4.
Grammar Skill: Plural Nouns 
Students practise forming plural nouns, including irregular forms like child → children and tooth → teeth, with a focus on pronunciation and spelling accuracy.
5.
Vocabulary Sorting Game: Town vs. Country 
A hands-on, interactive game where students sort images and label them with singular and plural nouns (e.g., tractor/tractors, building/buildings).
6.
Story-Based Learning (Part 2)

Conclude the story with shared reading to tie together the lesson’s themes and maintain narrative engagement.

7.
Review & Wrap-Up
Recap key learning points (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension), with teachers assessing understanding through light discussion or review questions.
8.

Every Curion lesson blends storytelling, thinking skills, and technical accuracy. Instead of isolated grammar drills, students learn how language works within real contexts.

Skill Progression from P1 to P2 
Primary 1
Primary 2
Basic Grammar
(e.g., plurals, simple verbs)
Advanced Grammar
(past tense, prepositions, synthesis)

Basic Comprehension
(understanding passages)

Deeper Comprehension
(reorganising, rewriting passages)
Building Detailed Sentences
Full Compositions
(MOE-style writing, picture-based writing)
Thematic Vocabulary
(nouns, places, etc..)
Precise Vocabulary for Writing
(accurate word choice for description, clarity, and tone)
Listening & Speaking
(reading aloud, oral games)
Structured Speaking
(stimulus-based conversation, presentations)
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Programme Goals
How do we achieve this in every lesson?
Skill Progression from P1 to P2