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A quality preschool education is one of the most significant factors ensuring the growth of a successful and productive nation. A confident and competent teacher remains one of the key elements to ensuring children are exposed to the learning which they need to enter formal schooling prepared and equipped to thrive and develop a love… Read more

Produced by Lesley Satchel SOUNS Co-ordinator Knysna Education Trust, November 2013 1. Preamble The SOUNS Literacy Programme was first introduced (through a grant from Rotary International) into preschool classes in 2010, and a relatively small number of preschool learners in the Knysna area were taught according to the correct SOUNS methodology. Since January 2012, thanks… Read more

The Importance of PreschoolEducation Preschool education in South Africa does not reach even half of the children of preschool age who would benefit from it. Many more facilities are needed, especially in the rural areas. I like to use the European word “Kingergarten” to refer to preschool education, as it brings to my mind a… Read more