Super Grade 6! English Home Language Milestones: Listening and Speaking
Grade 6 is an exciting time for students. This is the year that it begins to feel that they are in the senior grades of primary school. Like all grades, …
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How do place value cards develop pupils’ Mathematics?
Learning math is about understanding numbers, patterns and problem-solving. Pupils develop these essential skills at school and with the help of their parents at home. Math is an integral part …
Exceptional English Home Language Grade 3 Milestones: Reading and Phonics
We have previously written our first article about Grade 3 milestones. The article looked at what Grade 3 children would learn each term regarding their listening and speaking. Today we …
How do audiblox exercises aid learning difficulties
Audiblox exercises are designed to overcome learning challenges. Introduced in 1970, schools worldwide have used this to improve their student’s cognitive memory skills. Audiblox is an excellent example of enhancing …
5 Tips to Keep Your Child Learning Over the Holidays
Holidays are for rest, relaxation, family time and celebrations. But children often struggle to get back into a school routine after a long break. Learning does not have to stop …
Grade 3 Milestones: Excellent English – Listening and Speaking
We have written several articles already about the progress that children will make in their schooling. We have looked at Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 2 milestones. The focus …
What about ADHD overdiagnosis?
ADHD is real! Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a very real condition. Over one million South African adults have the condition. As many as 1 in 20 South African …
What about schools for slow learners?
“Slow learner” is a label that many do not appreciate. However it is a term that encapsulates the challenges faced by just over 14% of learners. Schools for slow learners …
Six tips (and a bonus!) to Help Get Remedial Children Ready for Going Back to School
Every holiday means a break in routine for kids. This is a good thing, as the children get to recharge and reset for the next phase in their schooling. But …
Holidays, Learning Loss and the Remedial Student
Learning loss is a real phenomenon. It occurs when students take an extended break from school. Forgetting how to do maths is more prevalent than reading setbacks. This can be …
