Mind – Emotional Quotient (IQ): To Learn
Intelligence quotient is about thinking, reasoning and problem-solving. Children explore, ask questions and become "pioneers" of new ideas.
Every child is a little star
Our Pedagogy
Every Child Is a Little Star
Look up at the night sky, with stars twinkling like diamond dust. Now look at your child — the mischievous smile, the eyes full of curiosity, the mind full of wonder. ASTERIA, the childhood pedagogy at Alphakids, is built to help that little star shine.
ASTERIA is built to help every little star shine.
ASTERIA
What Is ASTERIA?
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Of the Stars
A curiosity-driven childhood pedagogy
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ASTERIA means "of the stars" in Ancient Greek. It was developed by Alphakids Learning Centres (ALC) in Mumbai, and its content is copyrighted.
ASTERIA is a curiosity-driven, theme-based way of teaching that delivers an international standard curriculum. It was developed by senior educationists after years of research. Its aim is to raise successful and responsible global citizens who can adapt to a fast-changing world.
Curiosity. Exploration. Growth.
A theme-based approach designed to help children become confident, adaptable and responsible global citizens.
Growing Every Part of a Child
Engaging the Mind, the Heart and the Soul
Most schools focus only on marks and memory. Our childhood pedagogy builds three kinds of intelligence together, so children grow in knowledge, feelings and character.
Heart – Emotional Quotient (EQ): To Love
What is emotional quotient? It is a child's ability to understand their own feelings and those of others. Children learn kindness, sharing and how to calm themselves.
Soul – Spiritual Quotient (SQ): To Leave a Legacy
SQ is about values and purpose. Children learn honesty, care for others and the confidence to lead by example.
Emotional quotient vs intelligence quotient — why not just one? A child with a sharp mind and a kind heart is ready for school and for life. That is why ASTERIA builds both, every day.
Learning at Alphakids
Our In-House Curriculum
At Alphakids, every day is planned to spark curiosity, build confidence and support all-round child development and early learning. Each lesson plan blends IQ, EQ and SQ, so children grow in heart and spirit, not just knowledge.
A typical day balances guided learning, structured curriculum time and free play. Our curriculum combines the best of Montessori, Reggio Emilia and play-based approaches.
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Learning Through Play
Games, stories and hands-on activities make learning feel natural.
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Experiential Learning
Children learn by doing, touching, building and exploring.
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STEAM Education
Simple science, technology, engineering, art and maths activities.
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Multi-Sensory Learning
Music, movement, art and outdoor play engage every sense.
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Literacy and Numeracy Readiness
Early reading, writing and number skills, at each child's pace.
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Mindfulness and Value Stories
Short, calm moments and stories that build good values.
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Our Own Books
Exclusive in-house books, including Tunes & Tales for Tiny Tots, a collection of original stories and songs that go beyond dated nursery rhymes.
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Digital Content and Teaching Aids
Modern classroom aids that help teachers make every lesson engaging.
A typical day balances guided learning, structured curriculum time and free play.
Growing With ASTERIA
Our Pedagogy Across Early Child Development Stages
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Playgroup
1.8–2.5 yearsSettling in, sensory play, music, movement and first friendships
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Nursery
2.5–3.5 yearsLanguage, fine motor skills, colours, shapes and themed stories
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Jr. KG
3.5–4.5 yearsEarly literacy and numeracy, STEAM, art and group projects
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Sr. KG
4.5–5.5 yearsReading, writing and number readiness, confidence and independence for big school
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A continuous learning journey from first friendships to big-school readiness.
Healthy habits start early
Growing Healthy
Health and Nutrition
We believe in the saying "you are what you eat". Healthy eating habits start in early childhood and help children grow strong and focused.
Our nutritionists prepare weekly menus that take every child's food allergies into account.
Weekly and monthly menus are shared with parents in advance through the Alphakids parent app.
Our caregivers are trained to feed children and teach simple dining table manners, like using cutlery and table mats.
Every Child Belongs
Acceptance and Inclusion
We follow an "all are welcome" admission policy. Every child is treated equally, whatever their gender, background or abilities.
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A Classroom Richer for Everyone
We believe the differences between children make the classroom richer for everyone. Because good quality education is every child's right, admission forms are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
All are welcome
Every Child
Every child is treated equally, whatever their gender, background or abilities.
All Are Welcome
We follow an "all are welcome" admission policy.
Differences Matter
We believe the differences between children make the classroom richer for everyone.
Equal Opportunity
Good quality education is every child's right, with admission forms issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
A welcoming environment where every child has a place to learn,
grow and belong.
Experience ASTERIA
See ASTERIA in Action
The best way to understand our childhood pedagogy is to see it in a real classroom. Visit our Karelibaug campus, meet our teachers and watch how children learn, play and grow at Alphakids.
Call Us: +91 92279 91016
Visit the campus and experience how children learn, play and grow.
Helpful Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you may want to know about ASTERIA and our approach to early childhood learning.
ASTERIA comes from Ancient Greek and means "of the stars".
The name reflects our belief that every child has a star
inside them, waiting to shine.
ASTERIA was developed by Alphakids Learning Centres in
Mumbai, with senior educationists, after years of research.
Its content is copyrighted by Alphakids.
IQ is how a child thinks and solves problems. EQ is how they
understand and manage feelings. SQ is about values and
purpose. ASTERIA builds all three together.
Both. Each day mixes guided learning, structured curriculum
time and free play. Children build literacy and numeracy
skills through stories, games and hands-on activities.
Teachers track each child's progress through observation-based
assessment. Parents get instant updates through the
Alphakids parent app.
Yes. Our Vadodara teachers are trained in ASTERIA by the
Alphakids Mumbai head office and use the same in-house books
and teaching aids.
No. Alphakids does not offer online classes. ASTERIA depends
on hands-on play, group activities and real friendships, so
all learning happens at our Karelibaug campus.
Yes. We follow an "all are welcome" policy and treat every
child equally, whatever their background or abilities.
Admission forms are issued on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Have more questions? Visit our Karelibaug campus and experience
ASTERIA in a real classroom.