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Learning, one small step at a time
How children usually move through the preschool years, what they learn along the way, and a star chart for parents.
- Playgrouparound 2–3 years
- Nurseryaround 3–4 years
- LKG / Junior KGaround 4–5 years
- UKG / Senior KGaround 5–6 years
These are the usual names and ages for preschool classes in Indore. Which of them run at Brilliant Minds, and the exact age cut-offs, are to be confirmed by the school.
Classes at Brilliant Minds
classes to be shared by the school The classes the school runs this year, the age for each, the class size and the daily timings.
Google lists the school as a preschool, open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm. Ask about your child's class when you call or visit.
Ask about a class
The star chart
Typical things children learn to do, age by age. Pick an age to see its stars.
Two to three years
- TalkingPuts two or three words together: “more milk”, “mummy come”.
- MovingRuns, kicks a ball, climbs on and off low furniture.
- HandsStacks a few blocks; scribbles with a crayon.
- ThinkingFollows a simple two-step instruction: “pick up the cup and give it to me”.
- Getting alongPlays next to other children, and starts to join in.
Three to four years
- TalkingTalks in short sentences and asks lots of “why?” questions.
- MovingPedals a tricycle; walks up stairs one foot per step.
- HandsDraws a circle; turns pages one at a time.
- ThinkingNames a few colours; joins in counting songs.
- Getting alongTakes turns in simple games, with reminders.
Four to five years
- TalkingTells a simple story, or what happened in the day.
- MovingHops on one foot; catches a big ball most of the time.
- HandsDraws a person with a few body parts; uses safety scissors.
- ThinkingCounts a handful of objects; knows some letters.
- Getting alongPlays pretend with friends and likes to help.
Five to six years
- TalkingSpeaks clearly in longer sentences; enjoys rhymes and jokes.
- MovingBalances, skips and starts to swing on their own.
- HandsWrites some letters, often their own name.
- ThinkingCounts to ten and beyond; sorts things by size or shape.
- Getting alongFollows the rules of a game; dresses mostly without help.
A general guide, not a medical checklist. Children reach these steps at different times, and a few months early or late is usually normal. Based on widely used early-childhood milestone lists, written in plain words. If you are worried about your child's development, talk to your paediatrician.
How little ones learn best
In general terms, good preschools teach through play, talk and doing, not long hours at a desk.
approach to be shared by the school The school's own teaching approach, books and activities.
Play with a purpose
Blocks, sand, water and pretend play teach counting, sharing and problem solving at the same time.
Lots of talk
Rhymes, picture books and show-and-tell build the words a child needs to say what they think and feel.
Busy hands first
Threading, clay and crayons strengthen small fingers before pencils and writing books.
Short, happy mornings
Little children learn in short bursts, with time to move, eat and rest in between.