Preschool Olympiad Nursery Syllabus

Comprehensive syllabus for preschool Nursery-level Olympiad competition with sample questions across English, Math and Science.

English Olympiad - Alphabet Skills

Alphabet Recognition

Identify letters A-Z from a group of mixed letters

Match Same Letters

Match uppercase letters: A → A, B → B

Alphabet Sequencing

A, B, __

Beginning Sounds

Circle picture starting with C

Visual Vocabulary

Match Apple, Ball, Sun

English Olympiad - Visual & Cognitive Skills

Color Recognition

  • Colour the Picture – Colour the apple red 🟥
  • Object-Color Match – Sun → Yellow

Conceptual Skills

  • Opposites Match – Hot Cold
  • Find & Circle Odd One – Ball, Bat, Spoon 🟥
  • Match Pictures – Toothbrush → Toothpaste 🟥

Sound & Memory

  • Alphabet Sound Recognition – What sound does B make?
  • Name the Object – Show picture of Apple
  • Match Sound to Object – Which starts with /s/?
  • Memory Test (3 Objects) – What's missing? 🟥
  • Identify Animal & Baby – Cow → Calf 🟥

Mathematics Olympiad: Pre-Number Skills

Size Comparison

  • Circle the big animal: 🐱 🐘
  • Tick the shorter pencil (long & short shown)
  • Match same size objects: Big Cup → Big Mug

Sorting & Grouping

  • Circle all red objects: 🍎 🔵 🍅 🔴
  • Which of these can you eat? (apple, toy, plate)
  • Group all small animals: 🐘 🐭 🐱 🐜

Mathematics Olympiad - Counting & Matching

Counting (1–5)

  • Count apples 🍎🍎🍎 – Circle correct number: 2, 3, 4
  • Match: 3️⃣🍌🍌🍌
  • Count and trace balloons 🎈🎈 – Trace 2

Matching

  • Match same shapes: 🔺🔺,
  • Draw lines between same animals: 🐶🐶
  • Match same numbers: 4️⃣4️⃣

Patterns

  • What comes next? 🔴🔵🔴🔵__
  • Continue the shape pattern: 🔺🔺__
  • Complete object pattern: 🧃🍎🧃🍎__

Mathematics Olympiad - Shapes & Spatial Concepts

Shapes

  • Circle all triangles: 🔺 🔺 🔲
  • Match shapes: , 🔲🔲
  • Color the rectangle in blue

Spatial Concepts

  • Where is the cat? (Under table) – On / Under
  • Circle the object outside the house
  • Tick toy that is on the table

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize basic shapes
  • Understand positional language
  • Develop spatial awareness

Science Olympiad - My Body & Animals

My Body

Understanding human body parts and senses

Sense Organs

Identifying eyes, ears, nose and their functions

Animals Around Us

Recognising pets, animal sounds and baby animals

Sample questions include: Circle the body part you use to smell – [Options: Nose, Hand, Leg], Match body parts to their function – Eyes → See, Ears → Hear, Tick the part used for walking – [Options: Hands, Legs, Eyes], Which one is a sense organ? – [Options: Chair, Nose, Shirt], Tick the pet animal – [Options: Dog, Lion, Tiger], Match animal to sound – Cow → Moo, Cat → Meow, Who says 'Meow'? – [Options: Cat, Dog, Lion], Match baby to its parent – Puppy → Dog, Kitten → Cat

Science Olympiad - Plants & Our Surroundings

Plants & Nature

Tick the fruit – [Options: Apple, Carrot, Potato]

What do plants need to grow? – [Options: Sun, Fan, Torch]

Match plant parts – Leaf → Plant, Flower → Tree

Which one is a vegetable? – [Options: Banana, Tomato, Brinjal]

Our Surroundings

Tick the natural object – [Options: Tree, Car, Ball]

Which one is living? – [Options: Dog, Chair, Bag]

Tick what you find in a classroom – [Options: Blackboard, Bed, Sofa]

Match place to object – Home → Bed, School → Blackboard

The Sky & Weather

Tick what you see at night – [Options: Sun, Moon, Cloud]

Which one is seen during the day? – [Options: Sun, Stars, Lamp]

Match weather to object – Rain → Umbrella, Sun → Hat

Identify the weather – (Image of cloudy sky)

Science Olympiad - Food, Health & Transport

Food & Health

Identifying healthy choices and good habits

Hygiene Practices

Understanding importance of cleanliness

Transport

Recognising different modes of transportation

Sample questions include: Tick the healthy food – [Options: Burger, Apple, Chips], What should you do before eating? – [Options: Sleep, Wash hands, Run], Which is not good for health? – [Options: Milk, Candy, Rice], Brushing teeth – Good or Bad?, Which one moves in air? – [Options: Car, Boat, Aeroplane], Match vehicle to place – Car → Land, Boat → Water, Tick the land transport – [Options: Train, Plane, Ship], Circle the traffic light – (Image-based options)

Science Olympiad - Seasons, Safety & Daily Life

Heritage Olympiad - Classic Stories

Prepare for the Heritage Olympiad by exploring these timeless tales, each offering valuable lessons and engaging narratives. These stories are selected to enhance cognitive skills, ethical understanding, and imaginative thinking, preparing young minds for insightful discussions.

The Monkey and the Crocodile

A classic tale of quick wit, friendship, and deception.

The Tortoise and the Geese

A story emphasizing the importance of listening to good advice.

The Blue Jackal

An engaging narrative about identity, cunning, and its consequences.

The Lion and the Bull

Exploring themes of trust, jealousy, and the bonds of friendship.

The Cat and the Cock

A fable about vigilance against flattery and hidden dangers.

The Mice and the Elephants

A lesson demonstrating that even the smallest can offer great help.

The Sparrow and the Elephant

Highlighting the power of courage and collective action.

The Faithful Dog

A heartwarming story celebrating loyalty and devotion.

The Clever Fish

A tale of ingenuity and quick thinking in times of peril.

The Baby Quail and the Fire

A compelling story about bravery and survival.