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Pre-Grade 1 — Building Skills for a Confident Start | Sweet Waters OT

For Parents

Pre-Grade 1

Building Skills for a Confident Start

Pre-Grade 1 Skills — key skills before Grade 1

What your child will need in Grade 1

  • Good attention and ability to sit at a table
  • Independence with self-care and belongings
  • Listening and following instructions
  • Early reading, writing and maths skills
  • Good gross and fine motor skills
  • Social skills — working with others
  • Emotional regulation and resilience
  • A positive attitude towards learning

Key skill areas to develop

  • Gross motor skills
  • Fine motor skills
  • Early literacy skills
  • Early numeracy skills
  • Attention & self-regulation
  • Independence & self-care
  • Social skills
  • Everyday life skills
  • Play & creativity
  • Healthy bodies & routines
A little preparation today creates a lifetime of opportunities!

Sweet Waters Occupational Therapy · Jassmine van Aardt B.OT (UDW) · SI Certified (SAISI) · EASI Trained · HPCSA: OT0085413

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