Podar Prep Palava

Podar Prep Palava PODAR PREP ‘GLOCAL’ ADVANTAGE
POWERED BY NEP 2020 AND BOOSTED BY EYFS (UK) AND EYLF (AUSTRALIA)

Podar Prep (formerly Podar Jumbo Kids), we’re excited to embrace the latest in early childhood education, inspired by NEP 2020 and complemented by insights from EYFS (UK) and EYLF (Australia). Our refreshed curriculum and new look are designed to offer a nurturing and engaging start to your child’s educational journey. Explore what many consider among the best preschool experiences in India, right

here with us at Podar Prep. Our overall aim of early years education is to attain optimal outcomes in the domains of
* Physical and motor development
* Cognitive development
* Socio-emotional-ethical development
* Cultural and artistic development
* Development of communication and early language
* Literacy and numeracy

18/07/2026

🧠 Think we only have 5 senses? Think again! 👀

For years, we’ve been taught that humans have just five senses.

But what if we told you that’s only part of the story?

In this insightful reel, our Founder, Dr. Swati Popat Vats, busts one of the biggest myths in early childhood education and explains the three additional sensory systems that play a vital role in a child’s learning, emotional regulation, balance, body awareness, and overall development.

Understanding these senses helps us understand children’s behaviour better and reminds us why play, movement, and sensory experiences are so important in the early years.

🎥 Watch till the end… you might never look at the “5 senses” the same way again!

💬 Were you aware that we actually have 8 senses? Tell us in the comments!

[8 Senses, Sensory Development, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Sensory Processing, Preschool Learning, Parenting Tips, Dr. Swati Popat Vats, Learning Through Play, Podar Prep Palava]

17/07/2026

🚨 If a fire broke out today… would your child know what to do?

It’s a question no parent wants to think about.

That’s why, at Podar Prep Palava, we don’t just teach safety - we help children experience it through age-appropriate mock drills and real-life demonstrations.

From understanding fire safety rules to learning how to stay calm, use the stairs instead of the lift, protect themselves from smoke, and safely evacuate to the assembly area, our little learners discovered that being prepared can save lives.

Because in an emergency, children don’t rise to the occasion…
They fall back on what they’ve practised.

Today’s drill wasn’t about creating fear.
It was about building confidence, awareness, and life-saving habits.

❤️ Because every child deserves to know how to stay safe.

🎥 Watch till the end to see how our little learners responded during the Fire Safety Mock Drill.

[Fire Safety Mock Drill, Fire Safety for Kids, Emergency Preparedness, School Safety, Preschool Activities, Life Skills, Child Safety, Early Childhood Education]

16/07/2026

✨ Learning Patterns Today. Confident Writers Tomorrow. ✏️

Patterns are much more than fun classroom activities- they are one of the most important pre-writing skills in early childhood.

As our Nursery little learners explore patterns through movement, tracing, sensory play, chalk, paint, and wooden boards, they’re strengthening the foundation they’ll need before they ever begin writing with a pencil.

Every line, curve, and zigzag develops:
🖐️ Fine motor skills
🧠 Concentration & coordination
✍️ Pre-writing readiness
🌈 Confidence through hands-on learning

At Podar Prep Palava, we don’t rush children into writing—we prepare them for lifelong success, one pattern at a time.

💙 Here’s a glimpse of our little learners enjoying the wonderful world of Learning Patterns.

[Learning Patterns, Pre-Writing Skills, Nursery Learning, Pattern Activities, Fine Motor Development, Learning Through Play, Early Childhood Education]

16/07/2026

✏️ “Why isn’t my child writing with a pencil yet?”

It’s one of the most common questions we hear from parents.

Here’s the answer…

Because writing doesn’t begin with a pencil. It begins with a foundation.

Before children can write confidently, they need to strengthen their hands, develop coordination, understand direction, and build control. That’s exactly why our Nursery children spend time exploring patterns through movement, sensory play, and hands-on experiences.

At Podar Prep Palava, we don’t rush children into writing.

We prepare them for it.

Because when the foundation is strong, writing becomes easier, more confident, and much more enjoyable.

🎥 Watch this reel to discover why patterns are one of the most important pre-writing skills every child should master.

💬 Did you know patterning is more important than holding a pencil in the early years? Tell us in the comments!

[Pre-Writing Skills, Pattern Activities, Nursery Learning, Fine Motor Development, Early Childhood Education, Learning Through Play, School Readiness]

16/07/2026

🥗🍎 The Best Superpower? Choosing Healthy Food! 💪

After our role play, our little learners discovered an important message…

Healthy food helps us grow, play, learn, and stay strong every day! 🌱

To make learning even more exciting, we played a Thumbs Up 👍 & Thumbs Down 👎 game, where children identified healthy and unhealthy foods in a fun, interactive way.

Our Principal also shared an important takeaway:
🍎 Enjoy healthy meals every day.
🍫 Chocolates, chips, and treats are okay once in a while—but in small portions.
💙 And remember, we don’t need to insist on buying junk food every time we visit a shop.

Healthy habits begin with small choices, and those choices create a healthier future.

Because every smart choice today builds a stronger tomorrow! 🌟

[Healthy Eating, Nutrition for Kids, Healthy Habits, Preschool Activities, Role Play Learning, Life Skills, Early Childhood Education]

15/07/2026

🥦🍟 Healthy Food vs Unhealthy Food… Who Won? 👀

Our little learners stepped into a fun role play to discover how the food we eat affects our bodies.

🥗 Two children chose healthy foods and were full of energy, ready to play and have fun! 💪

🍔 Two children chose unhealthy foods and soon started feeling tired and unwell. 🤒

Through storytelling and role play, children experienced an important life lesson—healthy choices help us grow stronger, happier, and healthier. 🌱

But wait… the story doesn’t end here! 👀

🎬 Stay tuned for Part 2 to see what happened next!

[Healthy Eating, Healthy vs Unhealthy Food, Role Play Activity, Preschool Activities, Life Skills, Nutrition for Kids, Learning Through Play]

14/07/2026

🛡️💛 One of the Most Important Lessons a Child Can Learn

Some lessons aren’t about letters or numbers…
They’re about keeping children safe.

Our little learners participated in an age-appropriate Good Touch, Bad Touch awareness session through an interactive puppet show, role play, rhymes, and guided discussions.

🤝 Understanding safe and unsafe touch
👧👦 Learning about private body parts in an age-appropriate way
🗣️ Knowing it’s okay to say “No”
❤️ Encouraging children to speak to a trusted adult like their parents or teachers whenever they feel uncomfortable

At Podar Prep Palava, we believe safety education begins with awareness, confidence, and open communication.

Because an informed child is an empowered child. 💙

[Good Touch Bad Touch, Child Safety, Life Skills, Preschool Education, Body Safety, Personal Safety, Early Childhood Education]

Address

Unit 3, 4, 5 And 6 Casa Adriana, Downtown, Sector4, Khoni Village, Palava City, Phase 2, Dombivali East
Dombivli
421204

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

09372262410

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