Mindseed First Step
Mindseed First Steps Program
Mindseed First Steps is a 4-month long preschool readiness program for toddlers, brought to you by Mindseed Preschool and Daycare. At Mindseed, we understand how important social interaction is at this age, and how much our children have missed this interaction due to the pandemic. Our academic experts have designed this program with a focus on socio-emotional development, by engaging children in group games and hands-on activities. Children will also develop important listening and speaking skills, which are crucial when they start preschool next year.
Age Group:
1.5 years to 2.5 years
The benefits of this program are:
- Social Interaction with children of the same age
- Hands-on activities that promote creative expression
- Communication skills through rhymes, stories, and picture talk
- Overall Preschool Readiness
A week in the life of a Mindseed First Step Child
The Fun Circle: Activities to develop listening, speaking, and communication skills
Let’s Play!: Virtual group games to promote interaction among children, and develop collaboration and observation skills
Hands-on Activity: Structured activities including art, craft, and science experiments to develop motor skills, focus, and concentration.
Development milestones achieved through this program
Language Skills
Hand Finger Skills
Movement Skills
Socio emotional Skills
Cognitive SkillsLanguage SkillsLanguage Milestones
The child will be able to:- Do the actions and repeat a few words of 3-4 rhymes or stories.
- React when their name is called out and do simple actions.
- Point out his/her own name when 2 name cards are shown.
- Say their name and age.
- Recognize 7-8 commonly used words.
- Answer simple questions related to them, their body, and their immediate surroundings in sentences of 1-2 words.
- Express his basic needs verbally
Hand Finger SkillsHand and Finger Skills
The child will be able to:- Do activities (like scribbling, squeezing, picking up small objects off the floor, etc )that help build the fine muscles of the hand and thus build fine motor skills.
- Hold crayons and work with them.
- Do handiwork / artwork / activity involving age-appropriate scissors / beads or other items.
- Fold cloth/paper.
- Build a tower using 4 blocks.
Movement SkillsMovement Milestones
The child will be able to:- Kick, throw, and catch a ball
- Run more confidently with balance.
- Walk forward and backward easily.
- Balance body: bend over without falling.
- Perform hand and eye coordination.
- Walk tiptoed.
Socio emotional SkillsEmotional and Social Milestones
The child will be able to:- Recognize the teacher and state her name.
- Wave out to the other kids in class and say hello to them.
- Understand the concepts of ‘mine’ and ‘his/her’.
- Wait for their turn.
- Create artwork/activity and develop concentration with support.
Cognitive SkillsCognitive Milestones
The child will be able to:- Use clay/playdough to play or do an activity.
- Crumple/tear/stick paper in an activity with support.
- Recognize and work with the primary colours- Blue/Yellow/Red.
- Understand concepts like big and small.
- Sort and match objects based on size and colour.
- Identify basic shapes.
- Identify familiar objects and pictures.
- Creatively express their mind and thoughts through artwork/activity.
- Understand 2 step commands/instructions.
OUR PROGRAMS
Specialised Programs for children of all age groups
Each Kindergarten has four levels, which are determined by the student’s birth date.
First Steps
- 1.5 Years Onwards
A 4-month long preschool readiness program for toddlers focusing on socio-emotional development, by engaging children in group games and hands-on activities.
Toddler
- 2-3 Years
Kids are exposed to activities that help them become independent, make friends and follow a routine. They are exposed to language through songs and rhymes. Playtime helps kids develop their fine and gross motor skills.
Pre-K
- 3-4 Years
Kids are exposed to activities that help them become independent, make friends and follow a routine. They are exposed to language through songs and rhymes. Playtime helps kids develop their fine and gross motor skills.
K1/K2
- 4-6Years
Kids are equipped with the skills to succeed in Grade 1. By the end of KG, children will be able to draw and write their own stories, perform basic maths operations and communicate confidently in front of the class.
Daycare
- 6 Mon -10 Years
Mindseed daycare is for the mothers that do it all. From fresh and nutritious food to personalised learning programs, the team is committed to provide expert care to your child, while you are away at work.
From Our Community
Mindseed has been a great exposure for my child. His learning pace has increased and he has done things we had never imagined at his age. The teachers have been very supportive to me as a parent, listening patiently to my concerns and adapting to the learning patterns my child. The customized program has been really beneficial and I highly appreciate the various opportunities my child has been given in school. I am really happy with his overall growth with the school.
Kanupriya Parab | Mumbai
I am very happy with mindseed preschool.As I see my child progress in both academic as well as in personal life. Special thanks to Mrunal mam she is flourishing under her guidance.
Parents : Prachi Shivsharan, Sachin Shivsharan | Wakad
My son (Sharvil) is in Mindseed Wakad. It is a very caring environement. I have seen him develop in many ways. He is more confident and enjoys going to Mindseed everyday. I highly appreciate experienced teachers and staff for their hard work towards all kids. Our experience at Mindseed (wakad) has been fantastic.
Parents : Snehal Hinge, Sujit Hinge | Wakad
I am very happy with mindseed preschool.As I see my child progress in both academic as well as in personal life. Special thanks to Mrunal mam she is flourishing under her guidance.
Parents : Prachi Shivsharan, Sachin Shivsharan | Wakad
