The second day of training completed for the Grade R teachers. Wonderful feedback received about the difference 'Learning through Play' and Six Bricks is making in their classrooms.

176 Grade 1 teachers, from the area in and around King Williams Town, attended a 2-day training session.  They were very involved in learning through play using the Six Bricks tool.  We can't wait to see these teachers and their learners using Six Bricks in their classrooms and integrating a play-based methodology.

There were 253 Grade R teachers at this first day of training.  The teachers were very playful and loved participating in the various activities.  Looking forward to the second day of training in 2 weeks time.

257 Grade 1 teachers from Gauteng joined this training session on Saturday, 26th January.  This was the first session of training.  The second session will be held on the 8th February 2019.  Thank you to Laerskool Dalmondeor for providing the venue and food.

Sarah Wolman from the LEGO Foundation visited South Africa to see some of the work being done by Care for Education.  One of the visits included  Blair Atholl Primary School.  Seeing Six Bricks and the mat in action.

A fantastic 3 days spent with this team to pave the way for the Foundation Phase Initiative project.  Thank you for all your insights and ideas.

A visit to Kroonstad to motivate the SMT's about the 'Learning through Play' project.  Six Bricks was a hit!

These 3 schools were visited to see the impact of learning through play using the Six Bricks tool.  The children were engaged and definitely having fun!

CFE and the LEGO Foundation visited this parent/child workshop that took place at the Afrika Tikkun Centre in Diepsloot.  It was wonderful to see how the parents engaged and played with their children.  There is no cost to play - you have everything you need.

A four-hour hike followed by a braai under the shade of a tree - what more could we want?

Luba Schotter ran a 3 hour training session in Durban for a number of organisations and ECD centres.  The participation level was high and practitioners enjoyed being creative builders.

The Foundation Phase Initiative (FPI) has kicked off in the Free State.  Fifteen delegates from the province joined for a day of Six Bricks fun, exploring, learning and finding out what this tool can bring to the FP classroom.

The Foundation Phase teachers at Lion Park School are starting to use Six Bricks in their teaching and learning.  The children are enjoying the fun and playful activities.

Care for Education is partnering with PEN to provide resources for the ECD centres they are working with in Pretoria inner city.  PEN takes the teachers from these centres on a journey, to upgrade and resource their creches, and to positively impact the teaching and learning taking place.  CFE visited PEN and an ECD centre to see the wonderful work that teachers are doing using Six Bricks.

The 6th Annual Township Robotics competition took place in Atteridgeville.  150 learners from five different schools participated, with eager parents supporting and cheering!

The Foundation Phase teachers received a second round of training for Six Bricks.  The training had a specific focus on improving literacy and reading.  Teachers also did activities that linked Six Bricks directly with the CAPS curriculum.

Delving a little deeper into the magic of Play Box.

A little bit of Six Brick fun at the LEGO Day!

Khulisa organised a get-together of the LEGO Foundation partners in South Africa. 

Interesting presentations and discussions reflecting on the implementation of the National Integrated Policy of 2015.  Presentations by Marie-Louise Samuels from DBE and Isabella Sekawana from DSD.  Thank you to Bridge for another great session.

Gauteng held their regional competition for WRO at the Tshwane University of Technology on the 3rd and 4th August.  A number of teams showed their skills in WeDo, Explorer, Football and Regular categories.