Empowering educators with tools that align with NEP 2020 for smarter, future-ready classrooms.
The initial years of a child’s life are magical- full of wonder, curiosity and a lot of new discoveries. These early experiences lay the foundation for everything a child learns. That’s where Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) steps in. ECCE aims on a child’s holistic development of children during 0 to 8 years of age. It nurtures the academic growth along with the social, emotional, physical & the creative skills. This way ECCE plays a vital role in helping a child to *learn, grow and thrive* through play, exploration and meaningful interactions.
ECCE in detail
ECCE- The early childhood care and education programme refers to all the courses which contributes to holistic development of any child of age 0-8 years. The National Education Policy 2020 even strongly emphasizes on ECCE, by claiming it to be the cornerstone of lifelong learning. It envisions a curriculum that relates to the learning but is far beyond textbooks, to engage the kids may be through storytelling, play, music, movement, exploration and the hands-on learning activities.
Role ECCE under NEP 2020 & NCF 2023
As mentioned in NEP 2020, ECCE focuses on providing a solid foundation for children between 0 and 8 years to develop Early Literacy and Numeracy Skills, their physical development & overall well-being from an early age. ECCE encourages:
· Early literacy and numeracy through joyful learning experiences.
· Social and emotional development that fosters empathy and confidence.
· Physical well-being through active play and motor skill development.
· Artistic expression and environmental awareness from a young age.
· Multilingual exposure to help children connect with diverse languages.
What is ECCE in education?
NCERT is responsible for developing the curricula of ECCE. It has created three years of pedagogical framework for preschool for the child’s holistic development through play, activity and inquiry-based learning. As per NEP, ECCE curriculum focuses on:
1. The ECCE curriculum includes age-appropriate games, activities, and storytelling to help the children to develop Early Literacy and Numeracy, this NEP initiative is the NIPUN Bharat Mission.
2. Early childhood care and education emphasize the social & emotional development of children at a younger stage.
3. Physical development and well-being are integral parts of ECCE, hence the curriculum includes physical activities, motor skill development, outdoor activities, play-way teaching learning methods and health education.
4. The ECCE curriculum focusses on a child’s artistic expressions and skills where kids participation in dance, music, drawing and painting is always encouraged. ECCE instils an understanding of nature, sustainability and perseverance among children through various activities & events.
5. ECCE aims to build multilingual proficiency by learning mother tongue & regional languages, along with Hindi & English.
Early learning should always be joyful, engaging and rooted in real-world experiences. ECCE-aligned ‘E-Fly with Joy’ Kindergarten series brings vibrant themes, activity-based lessons, and thoughtfully structured learning outcomes to the classroom. Each concept is taught via stories, games, creatively designed activities & interactive exercises that keep young learners excited about what comes next.
For primary years, the Mentor’s Mojo Kit for Classes 1 to 5 extends this journey. It’s far beyond just being a teaching aid, as it’s the whole learning experience. Each kit includes:
· Age-appropriate activities designed around different themes
· Educational aids, TLM & TRMS (Teacher Resource Material)
· Interactive tools to bridge classroom and digital learning
· Puppets, popsicles & experiential kits
MojoKits: Supporting Early Childhood Care and Education in NEP 2020
India’s leading educational publishers, Rachna Sagar Pvt. Ltd, empowers schools, teachers, and ECCE trainers to impart high-quality learning experiences through MojoKits for Kindergarten and Grades 1 to 5. The kits are curated as Students’ & Mentors’ Mojo Box, as per NEP 2020 & NCF 2023. It offers ready to use educational aids, Teachers Resource Manual & interactive activities to assist teachers. What’s inside the box?
Mojokits for Kindergarten to Grade 5 with enriched features allows ECCE educators to teach the little children proficiently by involving them in several online and offline activities.
Conclusion
Early childhood is not just about teaching; it’s about nurturing curiosity and sparking imagination. With E-fly with Joy and Mentor’s Mojo Kit, we aim to make those first steps in education memorable, meaningful, and magical. Early childhood is a crucial age for children to foster the foundation for lifelong learning. Care and education quality at this age play a significant role in children’s overall well-being. ECCE enables the child’s development to ensure that children achieve overall physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Senses Electronics supports this tailored development of children and aims to empower the education system.
“Every child deserves a joyful start & Every teacher deserves the right tools to make it happen.”
