The road to mastering maths: Grade 1 milestones Part 3: Mathematics: Geometry, Measurement and Data Handling We have been looking at the milestones for grade 1’s. Last month we covered their development in numbers, relationships, patterns and other math landmarks. We have also looked at Grade 1 speaking, reading and writing milestones. This month we … Read more
Great Grade 1’s! First Grade milestones Part 2: Mathematics and numeracy It deserves repeating: The importance of the Foundation Phase cannot be overemphasised. In previous blog posts, we have considered Grade R milestones. In part one for Grade 1 we covered the milestones that first graders master with regards to their speaking and literacy: writing … Read more
The milestones you want to see in your gorgeous Grade 1 child Part 1: Speaking, Reading and Writing Each year we see fledgling school careers begin to take flight nationwide with the first day of school for the Grade 1’s. These littlies are usually very excited even though many shed a few tears. Their … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Japari students poised to soar despite Covid-19 hindrances Most of us have no clear memory of any particular school term from our time at school. Many adults can recall specific years, and can place teachers with particular grades. We remember friends and might have a few social memories that stand out. Holidays are likely … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Education through uncertain times: Dealing with Emotional Intelligence, Anxiety and even Pandemics [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4486″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We know more about emotional intelligence than ever before. In the developed world, anxiety is higher than at any other point in our history. South Africa has many educational challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on … Read more
Setting the Stage for Schooling Success: Grade R Milestones The foundational phase of schooling is critical. It is absolutely true and accurate to call Grade R – 3 the foundation phase. It is during these years that the foundation of learning is put in place. Without the basis of Grade R milestones in place, children … Read more
A Brief History of Learning Disabilities, Part 2: From 1970 to Present Day In Part 1 we traced the history of Learning Disabilities through the Napoleonic age until 1970. In Part 2, we will see what developments have taken place since then. These include notable legislative advances as well as scientific progress. South Africa has … Read more
The Critical Benefits of Identifying and Addressing Learning Challenges in Grade R – 3’s For many reasons, Grade R – 3 is the most important phase in a child’s school career. Grade 3 in particular has been shown to be a particularly fundamental schooling year for children. It is vital that children receive nothing less … Read more
Japari from the Past into the Future: An Assisted Mainstream Learning Environment Japari School has always existed to help learners achieve their potential. In our early days we had 40 boy boarders. We are now identified as an Assisted Mainstream Learning Environment. In all this time, the needs of our learners have been the reason … Read more
A Brief History of Learning Disabilities, Part 1: From Napoleon to 1970 Samuel A Kirk is widely recognised as the first person to use the term “learning disability.” He was referring to children who had normal intellectual capabilities. Their hindrance to learning was not any lack of ability regarding intelligence. These children had a brain-based … Read more