6 Months – 1 Year
Sensory Wonder & Deep Bonding
Together, we’ll gently awaken your baby’s senses using rich visual stimuli and rhythm games.
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Learn, play, connect Baby classes in Reading, Berkshire
Baby classes in Reading, Berkshire
Unlock your child’s cognitive brilliance.
Shichida UK runs structured early childhood development and baby training classes in Reading, Berkshire for children aged 6 months to 6 years. Our fast-paced weekly sessions use the Shichida Method, which originated in Japan in 1958, focusing on early cognitive development, focus, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
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Loved by growing families across the UK
Whole-brain learningthrough joyful play
60 min
of focused parent-and-child learning each week
LMAKSR
Loved by growing families across the UK
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A programme for every early stage
Purposeful activities evolve with your child, meeting them at the right moment in their development.
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1 Year – 2 Years
Visual Memory & Early Words
High-contrast visual games build visual memory and early pattern recognition.
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2 Years – 4 Years
Visualisation, Logic & Happy Emotions
Early maths concepts, spatial puzzles and emotional resilience through “Education of the Heart”.
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4 Years – 6 Years
Reception Readiness & Big Confidence
Exceptional focus, problem-solving skills and the quiet self-belief to step into primary school.
Explore this stage6 Months – 1 Year
Sensory Wonder & Deep Bonding
Together, we’ll gently awaken your baby’s senses using rich visual stimuli and rhythm games.
Explore this stage1 Year – 2 Years
Visual Memory & Early Words
High-contrast visual games build visual memory and early pattern recognition.
Explore this stage2 Years – 4 Years
Visualisation, Logic & Happy Emotions
Early maths concepts, spatial puzzles and emotional resilience through “Education of the Heart”.
Explore this stage4 Years – 6 Years
Reception Readiness & Big Confidence
Exceptional focus, problem-solving skills and the quiet self-belief to step into primary school.
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The Shichida Method
More than learning. A stronger bond for life.
Our whole-brain approach combines carefully paced activities with the most important ingredient of all: a secure, joyful connection between parent and child.
Whole-brain developmentMemory, creativity and focus
Deeper connectionLearn and grow together
Confidence for lifeCuriosity without pressure
Learning through playEngaging age-right activities
The Shichida Method
More than learning. A stronger bond for life.
A whole-brain approach built around secure, joyful connection.
Parent stories
Small moments. Remarkable growth.
Real families on the early cognitive development they have watched unfold.
“The programme provided an enriching cognitive development experience for my child. It contributed noticeably to enhancements in his concentration, memory retention, and overall executive functioning.”
“Shichida classes have really helped our daughter in developing her picture memory and speech. She already speaking over 100 words and numbers at 20 months.”
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Ready to begin?
Let’s find the right start for your child.
Talk to our friendly team about programmes, classes and enrolment.