Shades

Shades is an integrated semester series for the Foundational and Preparatory stages. Each level comprises two books: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Each book includes the curriculum of the learning skills/subjects taught in the respective classes. The primers address literacy and numeracy skills, along with Environmental Studies, Art & Craft and Computer Science. Grades 1–5 cover English, Mathematics, Social Science, Environmental Studies, Science, Computer Science and Value Education. The primers are based on creative, play-based methodology, honed through tried-and-tested activities designed with young learners in mind. These books comprise a well-structured activity-based learning programme, specially designed for Nursery, LKG and UKG. The books for Grades 1–5 are designed to help facilitate ‘learning without burden’ in keeping with the recommendations of National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework 2023. These books are well-graded, visually engaging, and carefully structured.