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School change: How to determine if moving on is right for your child

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School choice is not a straightforward ticking-of-the-boxes exercise. As all parents know, there are many factors that influence the decision-making process. Even when exhaustive investigations have been done, questions may still remain whether the right choice was made. At this time of year, following the mid-term exams, and looking forward to a new school year, […]

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Koa Academy launches Afrikaans virtual campus

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Koa Academy, South Africa’s leading high-engagement online school, is opening Koa Akademie in January 2025. The new Afrikaans home language virtual campus is a first for South Africa, offering Afrikaans-speaking families a unique choice when it comes to their children’s education. Today, only 5% of government schools in South Africa use Afrikaans as the single

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The role of skills development for parents who home-school

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Many parents are increasingly taking on the role of home school educators, a task that requires a diverse set of skills often developed in their everyday professional and personal lives. It’s clear that the skills needed to foster innovative, resilient and future-ready youth are not confined to traditional classrooms. Parents can leverage their own skills

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Overlooked potential: Addressing the needs of gifted children

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As a specialist in gifted education and a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles that parents of gifted children face within our education system. Despite their remarkable potential, these children are often underserved and misunderstood. It’s time to change that narrative and give them the support they deserve. Understanding giftedness Giftedness

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Meet Eggy Wawa, the animation and toy series to help encourage curiosity

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ZURU, one of the world’s largest toy manufacturers, has launched a new animation series and toy line, Eggy Wawa, designed to help young kids come out of their shells by encouraging their natural curiosity. The series follows the adventures of four children and Sheldon the elephant, and their knowledgeable teacher as they learn and explore

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kibooks.online wants to make reading fun again

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The Qualibooks Group is looking to bring the fun back to reading with kibooks.online. A fully online platform, kibooks.online provides children with access to around 8 000 top-quality books that they can read anywhere and at any time, says Christopher de Beer, a director at the group. “At the Qualibooks Group, our goal is to

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The critical role of reading in early childhood development

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As parents in South Africa, we all want the best for our children. We dream of bright futures filled with opportunities. One of the most effective ways to set our children on the path to success is by fostering early language and literacy skills. Reading plays a crucial role in this journey, offering numerous benefits

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Fun and enriching indoor activities for families – South African style

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Winter often confines families indoors, but Dibber International Preschools encourages families to view this as an opportunity to bond and learn together. Ursula Assis, country director at Dibber International Preschools, emphasises the importance of embracing indoor activities that entertain and enrich. “During the colder months, it’s a great idea to engage in activities that keep

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ZURU Toys: Inspired by kids and imaginative play

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With increasing consumer demand for toys that are not only fun but also sensory and educational, ZURU Toys is at the forefront of the trend of toys with purpose in South Africa, capitalising on the growing desire for meaningful play experiences. “As champions of creativity, we utilise our strength in agility, automation and innovation to

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How to help your children develop a lifelong savings habit

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July is National Savings Month in South Africa. In these challenging times, with many feeling the pinch, it is the perfect opportunity for parents to instil the value of saving in their children. Engaging and age-appropriate lessons and activities can transform the concept of saving into an enjoyable and practical experience for the whole family.

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