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Grade R, or Reception Year, is the year before Grade 1 and serves as an introduction to formal schooling for young children. It is a critical period in early childhood education where children transition from informal learning at home or preschool to a more structured school environment. Grade R focuses on developing foundational skills that are essential for academic success in the years to come.

At Sandton Kids, we believe that imaginative play is a powerful tool for preschool-aged children to explore their creativity, develop social skills, and build problem-solving abilities. Imaginative play is not just a way for children to have fun; it is a crucial aspect of their cognitive and emotional development. Through imaginative play, children learn to navigate the world around them, express themselves, and build essential life skills.

The brain of a new-born is only 25% of its adult size, but rapidly grows in the first few years of life, forming over a million neural connections per second. This period of rapid brain development is crucial for a child’s future learning, behaviour, and

We’ve given you some tips to calm your nerves in our previous blog, but how can you get your little one ready for their first day? Separation anxiety can be stressful for both of you so prepare your child as best as you can with

So, you’ve weighed up all the options and have chosen a preschool that you love. But now you’re feeling anxious about the looming first day of preschool on the horizon! It’s very normal to be nervous about being away from your little one for the

When it’s time for your little one to go to pre-school, how do you decide which school is going to be the best for you and your child? There’s plenty that goes into making that decision, and as it’s a space that your child is

When you visit your children @Sandton Kids, it might look as though they’re just having fun – but through play we encourage them to learn and develop, and prepare them for formal schooling. The @Sandton Kids team offers an early learning development curriculum called Play