August ThemeChildren do not arrive at the ECD center as blank slates. They arrive carrying their homes, their streets, their languages, their hunger, their songs, and their stories. Sociology teaches us that learning is not an isolated, cognitive act. It is a social act, shaped by class, culture, language, poverty, family structure, and community (Vygotsky, 1978).
August ThemeChildren do not arrive at the ECD center as blank slates. They arrive carrying their homes, their streets, their languages, their hunger, their songs, and their stories. Sociology teaches us that learning is not an isolated, cognitive act. It is a social act, shaped by class, culture, language, poverty, family structure, and community (Vygotsky, 1978).
August ThemeThis month, we are celebrating meaningful progress, growing partnerships
and exciting new opportunities to help more children learn, play and thrive.
June ThemeThe warnings are getting louder, and they are coming from economists, the Reserve Bank, and international institutions, all saying the same thing and that is: South Africa is heading for another economic shock.
June ThemeThe warnings are getting louder, and they are coming from economists, the Reserve Bank, and international institutions, all saying the same thing and that is: South Africa is heading for another economic shock.
March ThemeThe Pretoria metro’s recent decision to waive development charges for Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in certain areas is a game-changer for the ECD sector.
March ThemeEarly literacy and numeracy are the cornerstones of a community that can read, count, and thrive. To celebrate the importance of reading, we had the pleasure of speaking to Ms Reatile Mopeli, an inspirational young lady who wears many hats, including being a legal practitioner and an author.
March ThemeEarly literacy and numeracy are the cornerstones of a community that can read, count, and thrive. To celebrate the importance of reading, we had the pleasure of speaking to Ms Reatile Mopeli, an inspirational young lady who wears many hats, including being a legal practitioner and an author.
March ThemeEvolution doesn’t design — it repurposes. The adjacent possible is the set of next viable moves that are just one step away from what already exists.
Feb ThemeThe Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector in Gauteng took a significant step forward with a productive engagement meeting held at Danie Theron Primary School in Kibler Park, Johannesburg South.
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