Early learning

The materials on this page are intended to assist moms and other household members in keeping their under-five children engaged in learning activities even when they are not attending an early learning facility.

Resources

Let’s Play, Learn and Grow Together: Mini activity books for parents of young children

Apr 20, 2020 | Early Learning

These little booklets were developed by the Department of Basic Education and UNICEF to support parents and their young children with reading, pictures and ideas that focus on the early learning and development of children from birth to five years. Available in...

Early learning under lockdown resource 10: Square shapes

Apr 20, 2020 | Early Learning

This resource assist caregivers to teach young children about different shapes, by suggesting easy to do at home exercises according to age group: 0 – 18 months, 18 months – 36 months, 3 – 5 years. Compiled by the Department of Basic Education, Department of Social...

Early learning under lockdown resource 6: Learning with food

Apr 20, 2020 | Early Learning

The following resource teaches caregivers about early learning activities they can do with their young children which center around healthy food. Activities are suggested according to age: 0 – 18 months, 18- 36 month, 3 – 5 years. This resource was developed by the...

Early learning under lockdown resource 9: Counting

Apr 17, 2020 | Early Learning

The following resource offers caregivers ideas on activities to do with young children to teach early numeracy. These activities keep children learning if they cannot attend early learning centres. This resource was compiled by the Department of Basic Education and...

Early learning under lockdown resource 8: Fun with leaves

Apr 17, 2020 | Early Learning

The following resource offers caregivers ideas on fun activities to do with young children using leaves from the garden. These activities keep children learning if they cannot attend early learning centres. This resource was compiled by the Department of Basic...

Early learning under lockdown resouce 7: More healthy habits

Apr 17, 2020 | Early Learning

The following resource teaches caregivers about activities they can do with their young children to support healthy habits, during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Activities are suggested according to age: 0 – 18 months, 18- 36 month, 3 – 5 years. This resource was...

Early learning under lockdown resource 5: All about object positions

Apr 8, 2020 | Early Learning

The following resource offers caregivers ideas on activities to do with young children to teach them about the positions of objects. These activities keep children learning if they cannot attend early learning centres. This resource was compiled by the Department of...

Early learning under lockdown resource 4: Healthy habits

Apr 7, 2020 | Early Learning

The following resource teaches caregivers about activities they can do with their young children which teach about healthy habits, during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Activities are suggested according to age: 0 - 18 months, 18- 36 month, 3 - 5 years. Download as...

Early learning under lockdown resource 3: Movement games

Apr 7, 2020 | Early Learning

The following resource offers caregivers ideas on movement games to do with young children, as well as playtime ideas which keep children learning if they cannot attend early learning centres. This resource was compiled by the Department of Basic Education and...

Early learning under lockdown resource 2: Round shapes

Apr 7, 2020 | Early Learning

This resource assist caregivers to teach young children about round shapes, by suggesting easy to do at home exercises according to age group: 0 - 18 months, 18 months - 36 months, 3 - 5 years. Compiled by the Department of Basic Education, Department of Social...