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Preschool, Grade R
Materials:
  • Finger paints
  • Paper
     
    Instructions:
    1. Have your child paint a page/pages with finger paints, naming each colour as he/she spreads it on the page. Let it dry.
    2. Go around the house/neighbourhood with the painted paper and encourage your child to match real-life objects to their corresponding colour on the page. Talk about the different shades and hues of colour as you make matches. 
    Note: We recommend that you start with primary colours and as your child progresses add additional colours for him/her to identify.
Preschool, Grade R, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7
When your children lose interest in learning, you may find yourself wondering how you’re ever going to get them excited and motivated again. These tips will help you get them fired up and back on track! Be passionate about your teaching. Even if you’re having a bad day, be expressive, smile and put excitement into your voice.... Read the full article
Preschool, Grade R, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7
Learning through play

Children learn and understand concepts and emotions better through play.  Playing is how they learn, it comes naturally to them.  Sometimes it might not look like much is happening, but playing develops their brains and allows children to use all their senses - hearing, seeing, tasting, touching,... Read the full article
Grade R, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
It can be confusing to keep up with all that is needed for your child to develop and grow at school.
Here are some tips to help you to help your child: If you are unsure of the concepts yourself ask the teacher to show you – remember the teacher works with these concepts on a daily basis. If you are unsure of how to teach or... Read the full article
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
The Parent In this phase your role remains to teach, guide and assist your child in their educational, physical, emotional and social development. You should also still work with the teacher so that your child progresses confidently through school. It is advised to continue checking homework and assisting when necessary. If your child is battling... Read the full article
Preschool
The Parent The first step as a parent is realising that your child is not an independent learner during Foundation Phase. This implies that your child needs to be taught and helped in their learning.
The second step is to realise that your role is to teach, guide and assist your child in their educational, physical, emotional and social... Read the full article

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