by Jozikids | baby care, Holiday Programs, homework, preschools |
With over 10 years of experience and generations of happy children, we are proud to be well-known and recommended daycare and preschool in Northcliff. Our staff are multilingual and multicultural and we cater for the individual needs of each of our children
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by Danielle Barfoot | Alternative schools, new school, preschools, traditional schooling, Uncategorized |
Back to school is always a big transition, not only for children but also for parents. With a little planning, you can make going back to school simple and stress-free.
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by Danielle Barfoot | new school, preschools |
The first thing parents usually consider when looking for a preschool for their precious little bundle is location and price. However, while cost and convenience are important, there are several other factors that should also be considered.
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by Claire Rencken | learning, preschools |
Have you heard of the Reggio Emilia approach to education? No? I hadn’t either until I was introduced to it by Small World Playgroup founder and director, Lindi Bell.
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by Danielle Barfoot | homeschooling, preschools |
Does the concept of home education apply to preschool children? And if so, at what age should you start?
Home education certainly does apply to preschoolers, perhaps just in a slightly different way than you imagined.
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by Joan Ferreira | new school, preschools, traditional schooling |
With hundreds of thousands of little children entering school for the first time this month, it is useful to know what to expect as a parent, how to manage the separation and make this transition easier for everyone concerned.
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by Nadia Wilson | new school, preschools |
A child’s first day at nursery school or playgroup can be quite frightening, especially if they have never been to a nursery school/preschool or day-care centre before. Here are some tips for the first day to make it more enjoyable and easier to adapt.
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by Nadia Wilson | new school, preschools |
It’s important to get a feel for the school. Ask yourself if the current preschoolers look happy. You can tell a lot by the emotional state of the kids in the school.
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by Brenda Leeman | preschools |
The year 2016 is in sight and some of you are now faced with the daunting task of choosing a pre-school for your little ones. Leaving your child in the care of strangers for 5 hours a day is no easy feat; but if you arm yourself with knowledge of what to look for in a pre-school, you’ll be much better prepared to face this new challenge.
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by Mia Von Scha | preschools |
As a first time mom, finding and choosing a school for my daughter was one of the most daunting things I had to do. I had no idea what to look for, how to screen for potential problems, or even what the law was regarding the qualifications of teachers and preschool owners.
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by Sholain Govender-Bateman | preschools |
It’s happened, Isobel is turning 7 next May which means that the transition to ‘big school’ has begun…for me. Of course, she’s thrilled with the prospect of meeting new friends, swimming in the big school pool and having loads of new adventures.
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by Shakira Sheikh | preschools |
My husband and I recently moved from Durban to Joburg with our 2 little boys, one of whom is approaching Grade 1. When we started looking for a school for him we had no idea what we would have to go through. WOW what a mission, what a process! We’re still in it and waiting.
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by Brenda Leeman | preschools |
My child is old enough for school; why doesn’t that mean he’s ready for school? I’m sure the answer to that is obvious when you look at the vast difference between those children excelling in grade 1 and those who are struggling…
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