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Preparing for Grade R

Key Skills to Build at Home

Pre-Grade R Skills — preparing your child for Grade R

About this guide

  • The years before Grade R are a special time to build the foundational skills your child needs for school. When children have opportunities to develop these skills at home, they are often more confident, independent, and ready to learn, play and make friends.

Key skill areas to focus on

  • Gross motor skills
  • Fine motor skills
  • Self-help & independence
  • Communication skills
  • Social & emotional skills
  • Early literacy skills
  • Early numeracy skills
  • Attention & listening
  • Play & creativity
  • Everyday life skills
A confident start today, a brighter tomorrow!

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