Read to Lead Campaign

    During 2015 The Read to Lead Campaign was launched by the Department of Basic Education and will continue over the next four years (2015-2019). The focus of the campaign is to improve the reading abilities of all South African children whilst the main aim of the campaign is to ensure that all learners are able to demonstrate age appropriate levels...

The Power of Blocks

Have you ever wondered why your child enjoys playing with blocks so much? Or why blocks form such an important part of any good preschool classroom? What is the hidden “power” behind these simple toys? From the youngest builder struggling to balance a tower, to the older, more experienced child creating a complex structure - block play is for all...

Puzzles- Part 1...What are the benefits?

PUZZLES  …that ageless activity that your grandparents did when they were children, you did as a child and that you’re now encouraging your children to do (or your child’s teacher has encouraged you to do with your children.)                                                       What is the importance behind this simple activity? Just how does this activity...