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Free taster session · Baby classes in Reading
You spotted the signs. Come and see what your child can do.
A free parent-and-child taster session in Reading, Berkshire for children aged 6 months to 6 years, built on the Shichida Method, which originated in Japan in 1958. You stay with your child and join in with every activity, so you can see for yourself how they respond.
Free · No obligation · Classes capped at 6 children
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Shichida Method, from Japan since 1958•Parent-and-child•Ages 6 months–6 years•Loved by growing families across the UK
Free taster session in Reading: the key facts
Shichida UK offers a free taster session for babies and young children aged 6 months to 6 years at 81 London Street, Reading. A taster session is an abridged version of a full class and shows what happens in a full one-hour class. A parent stays with their child throughout, and classes are capped at six children.
- What it is
- An abridged version of a full Shichida class, showing what happens in a full one-hour class
- Ages
- 6 months to 6 years
- Where
- 81 London Street, Reading RG1 4QA, Berkshire
- When
- Friday and Saturday, 10am–3pm
- Cost
- Free — no card details, no obligation
- Class size
- Up to 6 children
- Parents
- You stay with your child and join in throughout
- Method
- The Shichida Method, which originated in Japan in 1958
Did these sound like your child?
They ask “why?” all day
They repeat the same activity again and again
They focus for a few minutes at a time
They follow two-step instructions
They notice patterns and order
They light up when they’re shown something new
Those aren’t just cute habits. They’re your child’s brain building memory, focus and creativity — and they’re exactly what a Shichida class is designed to grow.
What actually happens in a taster session
- 1
Arrive five to ten minutes early
Your child gets to look around before anything begins. Shoes off at the door — bring socks.
- 2
The activities begin
Short, playful and carefully paced: memory games, picture flash cards, music and hands-on play.
- 3
Your child leads
Every activity meets them where they are — from 6 months right up to 6 years.
- 4
You talk it through afterwards
Your instructor tells you what they observed and answers your questions. No obligation to enrol, ever.
Bring: comfortable clothes for both of you, socks, a drink for your child and a snack for afterwards. Everything else is provided.
Start free. Then decide.
Nothing to pay until you’ve sat in a class and seen it for yourself.
Step 1 — Free taster session
FreeA taster session is an abridged version of a full class and shows what happens in a full one-hour class. You and your child together. No card details, no commitment.
Step 2 — First full class
£40A proper class, no different to any other. If you go on to enrol, this £40 comes straight off your fees.
Step 3 — Enrolment
£100 one-offCovers your Starter Pack and sets you up on the Family App for fee payments and staying in touch.
Ongoing — per class
£40Paid in advance for the term. A term is typically 10 to 12 classes, depending on school holidays.
That’s the whole cost, added up front — no surprises later.
Your £100 enrolment covers the Starter Pack
Everything you need from your very first class.
One-off. Your place, your pack, your app.
Why parents come back
More than learning. A stronger bond for life.
A whole-brain approach built around a secure, joyful connection between you and your child.
Real families on what they’ve 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 is already speaking over 100 words and numbers at 20 months.”
Loved by growing families across the UK. Read more parent stories
Questions you might be wondering
What is a Shichida taster session?
A taster session is an abridged version of a full class and shows what happens in a full one-hour class. It is free, and a parent stays with their child and joins in with every activity.
Do you run baby classes in Reading?
Yes. Shichida UK runs parent-and-child baby classes in Reading from 6 months, plus toddler, preschool and school-readiness classes up to 6 years, at 81 London Street, Reading RG1 4QA.
Where are the classes?
81 London Street, Reading RG1 4QA. Sessions run Friday and Saturday, 10am–3pm.
Is my child too young or too old?
Sessions run from 6 months to 6 years, and the activities change with each developmental stage. Send us their date of birth and we’ll place them thoughtfully.
Do I stay with my child?
Yes. Every class is parent-and-child, so you stay in the room and take part in each activity alongside your child.
Will my child sit still?
They don’t have to. Activities are short, playful and child-led. Restless is normal.
What if the first class is wobbly?
It very often is, and it tells you almost nothing. Where we can, we suggest judging after a second visit.
What does it cost after the free taster?
Your first full class is £40, and if you then enrol that £40 comes off your fees. Enrolment is a one-off £100, which includes your Starter Pack, and classes are £40 each, paid in advance for the term — typically 10 to 12 classes, depending on school holidays.
How many children are in a class?
Six. Popular times fill quickly and we do keep waiting lists, so it’s always worth asking.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable clothes for both of you, socks, a drink for your child and a snack for afterwards. Everything else is provided.
Do I have to decide on the day?
No. Your instructor will talk you through what they observed, with no obligation to enrol.
Watch your child learn through play — the taster is on us.
Ages 6 months to 6 years Reading, Berkshire Fri & Sat, 10am–3pm
Book online, or WhatsApp us on 07920 464807.