How the hornbill got its call is a lovely myth to enjoy with your children or learners!
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Why oral storytelling and reading to children are important
Ha ho nkelwe hloohong hore bana ba banyane ba tsepamisa maikutlo haholo dibukeng tse nang le ditshwantsho, haholoholo tse takilweng ka bokgabane.
Why the use of pictures in storybooks and readers is important
Dit word as vanselfsprekend aanvaar dat daar baie prente, veral pragtige illustrasies, in boeke vir jong kinders is.
Why children should be encouraged to read books written in their mother tongue
By Barbara Strydom, Publishing Manager at Oxford University Press Every five years, South African children across the country take part in an international test that helps us see trends in how well our children are reading. It is called the Progress in International...
An Author Reads: Mooki wa mohale
Ntlhokomele saw a statue in the field of the hospital. Her aunt told her that it is a statue of Cecilia Makhewane.
An author reads: Zizokunyonyobela izimpukane
A lot of flies are buzzing in Khanya’s room. What are the flies looking for and why are there so many of them?
An Author Reads: Kutheni inyanga itshintshatshintsha?
The moon and the stars were the champions of the night sky.
An Author Reads: Amagrablishi
In the land of witches, Siziwe survives. These are some of the most dangerous situations in the land.
Why reading for enjoyment is important
Every successful adult can read for meaning. You are reading this article because you are one of these individuals and you are wanting the same for your child. Learning to read is a huge task involving large amounts of brain power and concentration. Many children...
Practical tips to help your learners/children read for meaning
How to make your child be a good reader Every five years, Grade 4 learners in South Africa take part in an international reading assessment called PIRLS (The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study). Because this assessment takes place on a regular basis, we...
Why it is important that a child learns how to read in their mother tongue
Children love stories. In fact, adults do too. When you tell someone about something that happened to you, you are telling them a story – one of your stories. We think in stories and enjoy stories that excite our imaginations and help us explore the world. If we think...