Each fun preschool class accelerates your child’s development by providing the vital elements for them to thrive and excel! Enrolments for Shichida kids classes accepted up to 5 years old.
Kinder Classes at a Glance
3 to 5 years
The kinder years are an important time for building school readiness, confidence and strong learning habits. Shichida Kinder Classes help children develop early literacy, numeracy, memory, problem-solving skills, creativity, concentration and emotional confidence.
This is also the final entry stage for new Shichida students, as new enrolments must begin before the child’s fifth birthday.
Best for
Preschool-aged children preparing for school and families who want to begin Shichida before the enrolment cut-off.
Your child will develop
- School readiness
- Early literacy
- Early numeracy
- Problem-solving skills
- Memory
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Confidence and independence
Kinder Classes Information
A one-off Life Membership fee of $100, per student.
The program fee is $700 per 10-week term.
With a maximum of six preschoolers (and one guardian per child), our small class size ensures individual attention, allowing parents to be directly involved, create memorable bonding moments, and track their child’s progress each week – all with the guidance of a trained Shichida teacher.
Learning Materials: Each class includes access to Shichida-exclusive items, such as flashcards, worksheets, and sensory tools, specially designed to support your child’s learning journey during sessions.
Parenting Tips: We provide helpful tips, and guidance materials for parents, making it easy to continue skill-building at home and reinforce class activities.
Progress Check-ins: Our teachers offer regular, informal check-ins, giving parents valuable insights into their child’s development and highlighting areas of growth.
Information Sessions: Shichida hosts regular webinars that focus on early childhood education, effective parenting techniques, and Shichida-specific practices to support families in nurturing their child’s potential.
Take-Home Activities: Simple, engaging activities are provided for parents and children to complete at home, promoting continuous learning and fun between classes.
Our 3 year old kinder, and 4 year old kinder preschool classes, run Monday to Saturday, with carefully selected schedules for each age group. We place children in small, focused age groups with a maximum 6 month age difference, ensuring every child benefits from activities designed specifically for their developmental stage. Contact us to find the perfect time for your child’s age group!
Kinder classes are designed as once-a-week, 50-minute sessions, where both parent and child participate together.
Led by a trained Shichida teacher, each session guides families through engaging, learn-through-play activities that support development in a fun, structured way.
This unique parent-child format allows parents to be directly involved, creating memorable bonding moments while tracking their child’s progress each week.
What Makes the Shichida Kinder Program Unique?
Image Training
Through guided visualisation, children imagine scenes, stories and possibilities. These activities encourage creativity, help children describe their ideas and offer opportunities to explore different solutions – skills they can draw on in storytelling, comprehension and everyday problem-solving.
Memory Training
Picture games, linking stories and recall activities give children practice remembering what they see and hear. As activities become more challenging, children explore ways to organise and recall information, supporting their learning in areas such as reading, spelling and maths.
School Readiness
Children practise listening, following instructions, taking turns and sharing ideas. Alongside early literacy and numeracy, our school readiness program encourages confidence, independence and persistence, helping children approach new classroom experiences with a willingness to try.
Critical Thinking
Through sorting, matching, sequencing and logic challenges, children compare information, recognise patterns and explore possible solutions. Teachers encourage them to explain their choices and try different approaches, building confidence to think independently and work through unfamiliar tasks.
Flashcards for Preschoolers
Short, lively flashcard activities introduce children to words, numbers, animals, art and the wider world. Children practise recognising and recalling information while discovering new vocabulary and topics that can encourage conversations and further exploration.
Numeracy Skills
Hands-on number activities help children connect numerals with quantities, compare amounts and explore patterns. Through counting, number games and early calculations, children develop mathematical understanding and confidence, with fun opportunities to solve problems.
What is the Shichida Method?
The Shichida Method is a research-informed early learning program that originated in Japan. Its whole-brain approach uses playful activities to support memory, concentration, language, numeracy, creativity and confidence. Parents join weekly classes and gain ideas for learning at home. Children can join from 6 months until their fifth birthday, with a learning pathway to age 9.
Class Breakdown by Age
Skills Your Child Will Build in Every Class
Your child will develop a variety of essential skills – explore 15 ways Shichida supports your child’s success!
Literacy for Kids
Encourage early literacy through purposeful phonics and language play that builds fluency, understanding, and expressive confidence.
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Numeracy Skills
Expand number sense through guided number play that sharpens accuracy, reasoning, and problem-solving ability.
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Flashcards
Train the brain through high-speed visual learning that boosts memory, expands vocabulary, and strengthens rapid thinking.
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Memory Training
Advance strong working memory through engaging exercises that improve recall, processing speed, and long-term retention.
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Critical Thinking
Elevate reasoning skills through fun, thought-provoking activities that develop flexibility, insight, and confident problem analysis.
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Intuition Training
Nurture instinctive thinking through guided games that build confidence, decision-making skills, and trust in natural ability.
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Speed Reading
Build fast, confident readers through proven techniques that improve comprehension, focus, and the ability to absorb information with ease.
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Improving Concentration
Support focus and attention through engaging activities that support faster comprehension, stronger memory, and confident learning.
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Raising EQ and IQ
Strengthen emotional intelligence and thinking skills together, building confident, resilient children ready to thrive in any situation.
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Fine Motor Skills
Refine hand coordination and finger strength through purposeful activities that prepare children for writing, independence, and school readiness.
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Image Training
Develop visualisation skills through guided imagery that strengthens creativity, focus, and confident self-expression.
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Problem Solving
Grow logical thinking and creativity through engaging challenges that strengthen resilience, independence, and confident decision-making.
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Field of Vision
Develop eye coordination, tracking and focus through specialised activities that support concentration, memory, and confident learning.
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Develop A Love Of Learning
Inspire natural curiosity through joyful, pressure-free learning that builds confidence, resilience, and a lifelong desire to grow.
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Enhance Parent-Child Bond
Build a deep, lasting connection through guided play and purposeful activities that strengthen trust, confidence, and emotional security.
Read moreHow Does Shichida Compare?
Different early learning programs offer different experiences. See how their standard approaches compare.
| Learning Feature | Shichida | Kumon | Kinder / Preschool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly parent–child learning and bonding | ○ | × | × |
| Structured flashcard activities | ○ | × | △ |
| Dedicated memory-training activities | ○ | × | △ |
| 20–25 short activities per lesson | ○ | × | △ |
| Hands-on learning activities | ○ | △ | ○ |
| Daily worksheet-based study | × | ○ | × |
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Varies or limited emphasis
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Not part of standard program
FAQ: 3 Year Old Kinder Classes with Shichida
Shichida’s kinder classes go beyond worksheets or school-readiness drills. Our program uses fast-paced, brain-boosting activities to help children build memory, focus, problem-solving skills, early literacy, numeracy, confidence and a love of learning. For parents comparing kids learning programs, Shichida offers a fun, structured class that supports the whole child, not just one subject area.
A Shichida Kinder class is a whole-brain, play-based learning experience for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 years. We combine educational games, songs, memory training, problem-solving, flashcards, and fun challenges to build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, emotional intelligence, and creative thinking.
Yes. Shichida kinder classes are designed as kids development classes that support much more than early academics. Through fun, fast-paced activities, children practise memory, concentration, listening skills, problem-solving, early literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills and confidence. Each class helps children build the thinking and learning habits they can carry into school and everyday life.
The preschool years are a critical window for brain development. Children form the building blocks for future academic and social success during this time. Our Kinder classes are carefully designed to make the most of this stage by combining proven educational techniques with joyful, hands-on learning.
Each class is packed with enriching activities, including:
- Phonics and early literacy skills
- Numeracy and number sense
- Memory training and mnemonics
- Emotional regulation and resilience
- Creativity and visualisation
- Independence and problem-solving
- Money and time concepts
- Auditory processing and concentration
All in a warm, safe, and fun environment led by certified instructors.
- 3 year old kinder classes focus on curiosity, independence, and foundational skills like phonics, counting, and fine motor control.
- 4 year old kinder classes introduce more advanced logic, memory games, literacy, and emotional awareness, preparing your child for our Pre-Primary program and beyond.
No. Shichida Kinder classes are not childcare or daycare. They are structured enrichment classes held once a week to complement your child’s kinder or preschool schedule and accelerate their brain development and love for learning.
You can enrol your child any time from 6 months to 5 years old. We offer baby, toddler and preschool classes for curious little learners! The earlier you begin, the more benefits your child gains from our whole-brain training during their most sensitive learning years.
Your child can transition into our Pre-Primary and Primary programs, continuing the Shichida journey through to age 9. These stages build on Kinder foundations with more advanced literacy, mental math, public speaking, problem-solving, and more.
At the beginning, yes! Parents join their children in class to support learning and build strong parent-child connections. As your child grows more independent, we guide them toward learning confidently on their own. Parents are still actively involved through observation classes and teacher feedback.
Our method is based on over 60 years of research. Unlike other programs that focus only on academics or play, Shichida offers:
- Whole-brain development (IQ + EQ)
- Proven memory and intuition training
- Strong parent involvement
- A carefully structured curriculum tailored to each stage of development
- It’s learning that’s fun, meaningful, and long-lasting.
We run Shichida Kinder classes at several centres across Melbourne and Sydney. Find your nearest location here.
Shichida Early Brain Development Resources
Around the World Flashcards
Free Around the World flashcards featuring real photos of famous landmarks. Great for kids learning geography, vocabulary, memory, and world landmarks.
School Readiness Checklist
A free, PDF download checklist to help parents assess their child’s school readiness skills across key areas.
Activities for Sensory Play – Free Guide for Parents
Packed with simple, age-appropriate ideas, this Sensory Guide helps parents nurture their child’s learning, curiosity, and confidence through fun, hands-on experiences.
Shichida Kids Success Stories
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