Why Field of Vision Training Matters
Field of vision refers to the area that can be seen while focusing on a single point.
A wider field of vision allows children to process more visual information at once, helping them learn, observe and respond more effectively.
Field of vision training supports:
- Peripheral vision development
- Visual processing skills
- Concentration and focus
- Observation and awareness
- Faster information processing
These skills contribute to stronger learning ability and whole brain development.
What Skills Will Your Child Develop Through Field of Vision Training
Peripheral Vision and Visual Awareness
Your child develops peripheral vision and visual awareness, helping them recognise and process information beyond their central focus.
These skills support observation, learning and environmental awareness.
Visual Processing and Information Recognition
Field of vision training helps children improve visual processing skills and recognise information more quickly and efficiently.
This supports learning across many areas of development.
Concentration and Observation Skills
Children strengthen concentration, visual attention and observation skills through activities designed to encourage focus and awareness.
These skills support both learning and everyday activities.
Why many children progress faster
Why Many Children Benefit from the Shichida Field of Vision Training Method
We focus on developing how children process visual information, not simply what they see.
| Traditional Learning | Shichida Method |
|---|---|
| Focus on individual pieces of information | Develops wider visual awareness and field of vision |
| Limited visual processing activities | Structured field of vision and visual processing exercises |
| Passive observation | Active observation and visual awareness development |
| Focus on content only | Strengthens concentration, observation, and visual processing skills |
The Shichida Method incorporates field of vision training, visual processing activities and right brain development techniques to help children strengthen their learning abilities.
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What Happens in a Shichida Class
Each 50-minute class includes activities designed to strengthen peripheral vision, visual processing and observation skills while keeping children engaged and motivated.
Your child may experience:
- Field of vision training activities
- Peripheral vision exercises
- Visual processing tasks
- Concentration and attention activities
- Parent-child interaction
These activities work together to support visual awareness, focus and learning ability.
See How Your Child Responds in Their First Class
See how your child responds in their very first class
Your trial class includes:
- A full 50-minute session
- A real classroom environment
- Guidance from a trained instructor
- Opportunity to observe your child’s response
✔ No experience needed
✔ Parent attends with child
✔ No pressure to enrol
What Is Field of Vision Training?
Field of vision training helps children develop the ability to process visual information across a wider visual field.
It focuses on strengthening:
- Peripheral vision
- Visual awareness
- Observation skills
- Visual attention
- Visual processing speed
These skills help children absorb information more effectively and support overall learning development.
How to Improve Your Child’s Field of Vision
Encourage Observation Activities
Games that require children to identify details and recognise changes help strengthen visual awareness and observation skills.
Use Visual Processing Activities
Activities involving patterns, matching and recognition support visual processing development.
Practise Attention and Focus
Exercises that encourage concentration help children process information more efficiently.
When Should Field of Vision Training Begin?
Field of vision development begins in infancy as children learn to observe and interact with the world around them.
The early years provide an ideal opportunity to strengthen visual processing, peripheral vision and observation skills through structured learning activities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Field of Vision Training
A baby’s field of vision refers to how much they can see around them at different stages of growth. In the first months, this field is quite narrow, but it expands rapidly with experience and stimulation. Supporting baby eye development during this time helps strengthen visual tracking, focus, depth perception and overall brain development.
Shichida classes use gentle, age-appropriate visual activities such as high-contrast cards, slow tracking movements, and colourful flashcards to encourage the eyes to follow, focus and widen their visual range. These exercises help expand the field of vision and stimulate important neural connections linked to baby eye development.
A child’s field of vision refers to the entire area they can see without moving their eyes or head. It includes central vision (what they see directly in front of them) and peripheral vision (what they notice around the edges). A well-developed field of vision helps children take in information quickly, move safely, and respond to what’s happening around them.
A strong field of vision supports many everyday skills – reading, writing, tracking moving objects, navigating playgrounds, and concentrating in class. Children with a wider or more responsive visual field often find it easier to follow instructions, stay aware of their surroundings and engage confidently in learning and play.
Through structured activities that strengthen visual processing, attention and observation skills.
Shichida classes include targeted visual activities such as fast-flashed flashcards, tracking exercises, mazes, and picture observation tasks. These activities train the eyes and brain to process information quickly, notice details, and expand peripheral awareness. Over time, children become more attentive, coordinated and confident in visually rich environments.
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Give Your Child a Strong Foundation for Focus and Learning
Develop field of vision, peripheral vision and visual processing skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
