Early Childhood Development

Auto Added by WPeMatico

Children’s books | Early Childhood Development | education | Ghost Town | home libraries | Home literacy

How 20 books make all the difference
Byadmin December 6, 2025

In the Masete household in Ghost Town, Makhanda, a young granddaughter, Enzokuhle, holds a baby and a book, confidently reading aloud to her siblings and cousins. It wasn’t always like this. Reading once felt like a chore, something uncomfortable and unfamiliar. “It was a miracle,” Nokuzola Masete recalls, summoning a video from her phone as…

Read More How 20 books make all the difference
child malnutrition | Childhood Stunting | community-based learning | Department Of Basic Education | Early Childhood Development | education

Preschoolers falling through the cracks
Byadmin December 6, 2025

‘They just sat there. Some were so trussed up in their thick winter jackets that they could barely move.” These are the heartbreaking conditions related to me about a crèche for children in Makhanda. No outdoor play was allowed, donated toys remained behind lock and key. Working parents had entrusted their children to the care…

Read More Preschoolers falling through the cracks

► Necessary Cookies Standard

Necessary cookies enable essential site features like secure log-ins and consent preference adjustments. They do not store personal data.

None

► Functional Cookies Remark

Functional cookies support features like content sharing on social media, collecting feedback, and enabling third-party tools.

None

► Analytical Cookies Remark

Analytical cookies track visitor interactions, providing insights on metrics like visitor count, bounce rate, and traffic sources.

None

► Advertisment Cookies Remark

Advertisement cookies deliver personalized ads based on your previous visits and analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.

None