Nursery
Little Explorers
- Approx. age
- 3-4 years
- Sessions
- 24
- Session
- 15-20 min
Emphasis
- Sensory noticing
- Simple memory
- Imitation
- Movement
- One-step choices
- Listening
- Concrete play
- Picture and gesture-based reflection
The Holistic Care Early Years Initiative
MedhaPlay
Mindfulness & Cognitive Play for Early Years
A playful, structured early-years programme helping children practise attention, memory, flexible thinking, listening, coordination, emotional awareness and creativity through stories, movement, sensory experiences and age-appropriate cognitive games.
Nursery · LKG · UKG
- Sessions per level
- 24
- Structured sessions
- 72
- Adventure Worlds
- 6
- Developmental levels
- 3
Play first. Learning through experience.
A different kind of early-years enrichment programme
MedhaPlay combines short mindfulness experiences with developmentally appropriate cognitive games, movement, stories, puzzles and creative missions. Children are not asked to sit still for long periods or complete repetitive worksheets. Instead, they explore.
The purpose is not to label children or measure intelligence. MedhaPlay gives children repeated opportunities to notice, think, remember, adapt, participate and try again through play.
- listening
- noticing
- remembering
- moving
- matching
- switching
- imagining
- solving
- creating
Six Adventure Worlds
One journey through six worlds
Every level travels through the same six worlds. Each world gives a group of skills a home, a story and a set of games, so children always know where they are on the adventure.
- Calm & Ready
Calm Cove
Attention + self-regulation
Grounding, sensory noticing, body awareness, gentle listening and short present-moment practices.
- Focus Detectives
Focus Forest
Focused attention + observation
Spot the change, sound detective, visual tracking, careful listening and matching.
- Memory Explorers
Memory Mountain
Working memory
Remember objects, sequences, movements, locations and simple story elements.
- Pattern & Puzzle
Puzzle Planet
Pattern recognition + reasoning
Sorting, patterns, sequencing, prediction, odd-one-out and visual-spatial puzzles.
- Move, Stop & Switch
Movement Maze
Inhibitory control + cognitive flexibility + coordination
Stop-go games, rule switching, opposite actions, freeze games and cross-body movement.
- Imagine & Connect
Imagination Island
Creativity + emotional awareness + flexible thinking
Story sparks, creative choices, kindness missions, feelings awareness and imaginative exploration.
Three developmental levels
One programme. Three developmental levels.
The same skills progress in depth from Nursery to UKG, rather than simply repeating the same activity. Each level has its own 24 sessions.
LKG
Curious Explorers
- Approx. age
- 4-5 years
- Sessions
- 24
- Session
- 20-25 min
Emphasis
- Comparison
- 2-step memory
- Cooperative games
- Pattern recognition
- Simple switching
- Observation
- Drawing and short reflection
UKG
Mind Explorers
- Approx. age
- 5-6 years
- Sessions
- 24
- Session
- 25-30 min
Emphasis
- Planning
- 3-step sequences
- Simple strategy
- Prediction
- Flexible thinking
- Explanation
- Reflection
Difficulty increases gradually through the number of items, rules, sequence length, distraction and independence, not by pressuring children to perform faster.
MedhaPlay session rhythm
A familiar rhythm in every session
Young children feel safe when they know what comes next. Every session follows the same seven steps; the world, the story and the game are what change.
Arrive
Transition into the adventure.
Calm
A short sensory or mindful attention practice.
Play
Explore the main cognitive game.
Challenge
Try a slightly deeper variation.
Reset
Movement or sensory reset.
Reflect
Notice what helped, changed or was discovered.
Reward
Mark progress through the MedhaPlay journey.
Sample mission · Memory Mountain
See MedhaPlay in action
Working memory mission
What Disappeared?
- Children see a small set of familiar objects.
- They look carefully.
- The objects are covered.
- One object disappears.
- Children identify what changed.
The focus is not on who answers first. Teachers help children discover simple strategies such as looking carefully, repeating names, grouping objects and trying again.
Nursery
2-3 familiar objects. One disappears; children point to or name what has gone.
LKG
3-4 objects. Children share how they tried to remember, such as saying the names aloud.
UKG
4-5 objects, sometimes with an order or location change instead of a missing item.
- A simplified illustration of programme design. Full session plans are shared with participating schools.
Story-led learning
Every mission can become an adventure
Activities can be introduced through short stories and recurring missions, so each game has a reason to play.
Storytelling gives young children a reason to listen, notice, remember and solve: not because they are being tested, but because they are part of an adventure.
Calm Cove
A mysterious sound must be discovered.
Memory Mountain
A treasure has disappeared.
Puzzle Planet
A pattern mystery needs solving.
Movement Maze
Explorers must remember when to move, stop and switch.
What the school receives
A complete school implementation package
Planned programme resources are delivered digitally and as printables. The exact pack is agreed with each school and may include:
Curriculum
- 24 Nursery sessions
- 24 LKG sessions
- 24 UKG sessions
- 72 sessions in total
Teacher resources
- Detailed session plans
- Teacher scripts and tips
- Easier variations and level-up challenges
- Inclusion guidance and safety notes
- Observation guidance
Digital resources
- Teacher manuals
- Printable game, picture, memory, pattern and movement cards
- Worksheets and activity sheets
- Digital activity books / eBooks
Gamification
- Classroom Adventure Map
- Explorer Passport
- Mission cards
- Badges and stickers
- World progress rewards
Audio & stories
- Approximately 10-15 short audio practices
- Story-led activity introductions
- Listening activities
- Movement and reset resources
Parent resources
- Parent programme introduction
- Simple, optional home games
- Guidance for supporting playful practice
Some resources are still in development and will be confirmed in each school's package. Professionally printed books, physical kits and school-branded packs are optional and scoped separately.
THC teacher training & support
THC supports the teachers, not just the curriculum
Teachers do not need prior mindfulness experience. The proposed model includes approximately 6 hours of teacher development, delivered online, on-site or blended.
Lead training and programme orientation may be conducted by Mohan Chute, The Holistic Care.
~6 hrs
of teacher development, plus scheduled implementation reviews
Foundation Training
Approx. 4 hours · Before launch- MedhaPlay philosophy
- Early-years mindfulness
- Cognitive games
- Session facilitation
- Developmental progression
- Inclusion
- Difficulty adjustment
- Classroom management
- Gamification
- Child safeguards
- Observation
Practical Review / Refresher
Approx. 2 hours · Later in the cycle- Early teacher experiences
- Classroom challenges
- Difficulty adjustments
- Practical refinements
- Resource use
- Implementation questions
School Leadership Orientation
Approx. 45-60 minutesFor: Principal, Preschool coordinator, Academic coordinator, School management.
Implementation support
How THC walks alongside your school
Recommended support points for the 12-week core programme, subject to your final school package.
Before start
Orientation and training
- School leadership orientation
- Teacher foundation training
- Resources shared
Weeks 1-2
Programme begins
- First sessions in Calm Cove
- Initial teacher support
Around week 2
THC implementation check-in #1
- Timing, setup and early questions
Around week 6
THC mid-programme review
- Difficulty, materials and classroom practicality
Weeks 7-10
Programme continues
- Difficulty and resource refinements where required
Weeks 10-12
THC review #3
- Practical review / refresher
- Implementation feedback
- Next-step discussion
On the Extended Programme (one session a week), the same support is spread across approximately 24 weeks.
Online support & observation
Observation without ranking children
MedhaPlay is not an online testing system. Planned digital support is about how the programme is running, not how a child scores.
Digital tools can support
- Session completion tracking
- Teacher feedback
- Implementation monitoring
- Teacher pulse forms
- Resource access
- Programme review
Teacher observations may cover
- Participation
- Attention strategies
- Memory strategies
- Flexibility
- Communication
- Self-regulation
- Willingness to try again
MedhaPlay does not generate
- IQ scores
- Intelligence rankings
- Attention rankings
- Mindfulness rankings
- Public leaderboards
- Diagnostic labels
A dedicated online dashboard may be introduced as the digital programme layer evolves. Any developmental concern continues through the school's normal professional and safeguarding processes.
Safeguards
Playful development without labels
Clear boundaries keep MedhaPlay gentle, inclusive and safe for every child.
MedhaPlay does not
- Claim to increase IQ
- Rank children by intelligence
- Rank children by memory
- Rank children by attention
- Rank children by calmness
- Reward speed over learning
- Force meditation
- Require children to close their eyes
- Force breath-focused exercises
- Require emotional disclosure
- Diagnose developmental conditions
Every child can take part
Children may participate through:
- Speaking
- Pointing
- Drawing
- Movement
- Gesture
- Partner participation
- Observation
- Passing where appropriate
Programme options
Choose the right starting point for your school
Each option is scoped with your school. Share your levels and class numbers and we will send a proposal.
6-8 weeks
Starter Pilot
A low-risk introduction for schools that want to see MedhaPlay in their classrooms first.
- Selected missions
- Teacher orientation
- Essential digital resources
- Implementation feedback
Recommended
12-Week Core Programme
24 sessions per level at 2 sessions per week, with the full support model.
- Structured curriculum
- Teacher resources
- Gamification resources
- Digital materials
- Implementation support
Approx. 24 weeks
Extended Programme
One structured session per week, for schools that prefer a slower implementation.
- Same 24 sessions per level
- Lighter weekly timetable load
- Support spread across the cycle
Scoped with your school
School Plus
The core programme plus possible enhancements, agreed separately.
- Enhanced resource support
- Activity books
- Parent resources
- Expanded teacher development
- Additional implementation reviews
MedhaPlay and PanchaVikas
Two ways to begin with THC Early Years
MedhaPlay
Focused enrichment programme
- Mindfulness + cognitive play
- Compact implementation
- 72 structured sessions across Nursery, LKG and UKG
- Lower implementation friction
Ideal for
Enrichment · Focused adoption · A pilot · A first THC school programme
PanchaVikas
Whole-child early-years framework
- Broader developmental integration
- Longer-term school culture and curriculum integration
- More comprehensive implementation ecosystem
Ideal for
Schools seeking a broader whole-child framework
A school may adopt MedhaPlay independently, or use it as an accessible starting point before exploring a wider PanchaVikas partnership.
Also from THC: free mindfulness games for children, online mindfulness courses and wider school programmes.
Questions schools ask
Frequently asked questions
What is MedhaPlay?
MedhaPlay is a structured early-years enrichment programme from The Holistic Care. It combines short, playful mindfulness experiences with age-appropriate cognitive games, movement, stories and creative missions, helping Nursery, LKG and UKG children practise attention, memory, flexible thinking, listening, coordination, emotional awareness and creativity.
Which age groups is MedhaPlay designed for?
Three levels: Nursery (Little Explorers, approximately 3-4 years), LKG (Curious Explorers, approximately 4-5 years) and UKG (Mind Explorers, approximately 5-6 years).
How many MedhaPlay sessions are included?
24 structured sessions per level, so 72 sessions across Nursery, LKG and UKG. The recommended pattern is 2 sessions a week for 12 weeks; schools can also run 1 session a week over approximately 24 weeks.
Is MedhaPlay a brain-training programme?
No. MedhaPlay does not claim to increase IQ or intelligence. It gives children repeated, playful opportunities to practise everyday skills such as noticing, remembering, waiting, switching and trying again.
Does MedhaPlay include meditation?
It includes short, playful mindfulness and sensory practices, such as listening for sounds or noticing the body. There is no forced stillness, children are never required to close their eyes, and breath-focused practice is always optional.
Who conducts MedhaPlay sessions?
Normally the school’s own trained educators, supported by The Holistic Care through training, resources and implementation reviews.
Does THC train teachers?
Yes. The proposed model includes approximately 6 hours of teacher development (about 4 hours of foundation training and a 2-hour practical review), a 45-60 minute leadership orientation and scheduled implementation reviews.
Are worksheets included?
Yes. Selected printable and digital materials, such as activity sheets and game cards, are planned as part of the programme. They support play-based activities; they do not replace them.
Does MedhaPlay assess children’s intelligence?
No. MedhaPlay does not produce IQ scores, rankings or diagnostic labels. Teachers may make short, descriptive observations, for example about participation or the strategies a child used.
Is there an online assessment?
Not of children. Digital tools can support programme monitoring, such as session completion, teacher feedback and implementation reviews. They are not used to test or rank children.
Can a school start with a pilot?
Yes. A Starter Pilot of approximately 6-8 weeks, with selected missions, teacher orientation and essential resources, lets a school see MedhaPlay in practice before a full programme.
What is the difference between MedhaPlay and PanchaVikas?
MedhaPlay is a focused enrichment programme of mindfulness and cognitive play with a compact implementation. PanchaVikas is THC’s broader whole-child early-years framework for longer-term curriculum and culture integration. A school may adopt MedhaPlay independently, or use it as an accessible starting point before exploring a wider PanchaVikas partnership.
Can Nursery, LKG and UKG all use the programme?
Yes. Each level has its own 24 sessions. The same six worlds are explored at every level, with difficulty increasing gradually in depth rather than speed.
How long is each session?
Typically 15-20 minutes for Nursery, 20-25 minutes for LKG and 25-30 minutes for UKG.
Are parent resources included?
Yes. Planned parent resources include a programme introduction, simple optional home games and guidance for supporting playful practice, with no homework pressure.
Start the adventure
Bring MedhaPlay to your school
Explore how MedhaPlay can fit into your Nursery, LKG and UKG programme and how THC can support your teachers through implementation. We reply within two business days.
- • One level at a time, or all three together
- • Online, on-site or blended teacher training
- • Single-campus and multi-campus schools