GRADE R
Grade R prepares children for the rigors of the next academic level, i.e. Grade one, while recognizing that children must continue to socialize and learn through play. Our Grade R students enter primary school with a strong sense of self and a superior skill set. The Grade R experience at Little Minions is designed to enhance a child’s social, emotional and intellectual development.
Grade R highlights include:
Grade R learners enjoy specialty classes:
Grade R highlights include:
- Instruction is a combination of whole class, small group and one-to-one.
- Grade R learners are encouraged to explore learning through inquiry -based learning.
- A literacy-based reading and writing program promotes a love for reading and written expression.
- Peer collaboration is encouraged to discuss concepts or to problem solve.
- Math concepts are introduced and reinforced using a variety of manipulatives and materials.
Grade R learners enjoy specialty classes:
- Arts
- Music
- Library
- Science & Nature
- Numeracy
- Gross motor
- Kinaesthetic
A sample day in Grade R
Time |
Activity |
06:00 - 08:00 |
Arrival |
08:00 - 08:15 |
Breakfast |
08:15 - 08:30 |
Bible |
08:30 - 08:45 |
Theme |
08:45 - 09:00 |
News |
09:00 - 09:30 |
Numeracy |
09:30 - 10:15 |
Pre- reading |
10:15 - 10:30 |
Story |
10:30 - 11:00 |
Pre- writing |
11:00 - 11:30 |
Snack |
11:30 - 11:45 |
Gross motor |
11:45 - 12:15 |
Music |
12:15 - 12:45 |
Art |
12:45 - 13:00 |
Poem |
13:00 - 13:30 |
Lunch |
13:30 - 13:45 |
Toilet |
13:45 - 15:00 |
Outdoor play |
15:00 - 15:30 |
Snack |