Learn more about our impact in the work we have done through collaboration and partnerships. Foundation Phase Initiative Total Reach Robotics The Foundation Phase Initiative (FPI) stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts with key partners; the Department of Basic Education (DBE), UNICEF, CFE and the LEGO Foundation. At the core of FPI implementation is a dedicated focus on enriching the South African CAPS curriculum and transforming pedagogies to seamlessly integrate play-based approaches into teaching and learning. The key instrument for this nationwide initiative is the Six Bricks tool. 2019-2024 Reach Three provinces completed by start of 2024 (including 20-30% of the other 6 provinces). 2 557 119 Children Reached 61 699 Teachers Trained 7 144 Schools Supported Having successfully completed rollouts in three provinces (Eastern Cape, Gauteng, and Free State) the FPI project consistently promotes and nurtures a learning through play (LtP) mindset. Over the past five years, on-site visits and data collection have revealed concrete evidence of a transformative shift in teachers' perspectives. This shift indicates positive growth towards enhancing the overall quality of teaching. Teachers have commented on LtP using Six Bricks, highlighting benefits such as hands-on learning and increased learner engagement and showcasing creativity by integrating tailored activities into their teaching methodologies. FPI Completion Status Number of schools reached Gauteng - 1589 Free State - 1183 Eastern Cape - 4332 Limpopo - 40 Number of teachers trained Gauteng - 20 548 Free State - 5703 Eastern Cape - 20 328 Limpopo - 1368 UNICEF are using Class Act to assist them with training and are hoping to complete at least 20-30% of the other 6 provinces by the end of 2024. Outreach Robotics Care for Education’s robotics outreach began with the launch of the first afterschool robotics centres in Atteridgeville. Additional centres were established in other townships as interest grew. Thanks to support from the Association of STEMI Olympiads and Competitions (ASTEMI), the LEGO Foundation, Trim Tab Foundation and other sponsors, underserved children across South Africa have had the chance to experience the transformative power of robotics. The programme extends to a number of areas around South Africa, many in very remote areas: Graaff Reinet, Grahamstown, Knysna, Hermanus, and Caledon, Cofimvaba and Vredendal, to name a few. Township Robotics In 2012, Care for Education started Township Robotics in the Atteridgeville township, training and mentoring over 200 Grade 6 & 7 learners for weekly 2-hour sessions. There was a focus on empowering young girls from the community. Starting with just 5 centres, the initiative quickly gained momentum, culminating in the inaugural Township Robotics competition in 2013, at the Atteridgeville Community Hall. This competition, held ahead of the national World Robot Olympiad (WRO), serves as a qualifier for learners to advance to the national event. Since then, we've hosted 9 Township Robotics competitions, with only 2020 and 2021 being affected by COVID-19. Teams compete for the chance to represent South Africa at the international finals, with aspirations of making it big on the global stage. World Robot Olympiad CFE serves as the custodian of the World Robot Olympiad™ in South Africa. WRO is a truly global robotics competition dedicated to science, technology and education. Their mission is to help young people develop creativity and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. They do this by organizing robotics competitions in four different categories for students aged 8-19 years. We have team members who act as judges at both national and provincial events. Moreover, South Africa boasts a considerable count of International WRO Judges. 2008 - 2023 Reach The number of boxes and sets received from the LEGO Foundation : 49 656 DUPLO Play Boxes 9 532 LEGO Play Boxes 2 384 510 Sets of Six Bricks The number of children and teachers reached : 116 494 Teachers trained 4 452 945 Children impacted

We use PADLET, an easy and accessible platform, to store and share Six Bricks activities and games from all over the world. Padlet platform Different on the outside but the same on the inside! Each idea has a broad focus which could be Loving Language , Number Fun or Moving and Learning , so they may look a little different on the outside, but each idea includes all the richness that comes with Learning through Play. Use the activities below to make learning fun! Moving & Learning Human Brick Conveyor Belt Wonky Towers Sleight of Hand 3D Hide and Think What is the secret letter? Number Fun Towers with a Twist How many studs can you see? How many are left? Tower Take Down! Estimate and Check Loving Language Building with Language Bringing Storybooks to Life Bricks & Bat, Balloons & Balls Build your Ice Cream Tops and Tails

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Explore some of the research conducted around Play Box in South Africa. Practioners' Tales Browse the Care for Education video library showing some excellent Learning through Play practice and meet some inspiring Play Box practitioners across different ECD centres around South Africa. During ECD visits, the researchers at Care for Education support practitioners as they show some of their best playful learning activities. All Videos Care For Education Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Practitioners' Tales Little Folks Nursery School 01:37 Play Video Now Playing Practitioners' Tales Ep.1 Siyamthemba 03:32 Play Video Now Playing Practitioners' Tales Ep. 2 Mamshoba ECD Centre 02:20 Play Video Now Playing Practitioners' Tales Ep 3 Bambinos Early Learning 01:03 Play Video

< Back LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices (South Africa Case Study Brief) 25 Jul 2022 The case study outlines the Play Box history, context, and model using interviews, discussions, and observations. The study presents Play Box contexts, partnership networks, perceptions of Play Box, training, and the impact of Play Box on teaching and learning. The findings are presented as a narrative describing different Play Box sites and models in South Africa. Read the full report by Gareth Rossiter submitted by Itad. Itad Play Box Case Study - July .pdf Download PDF • 3.11MB Previous Next

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< Back Chief Albert Luthuli Network of Early Childhood Centres (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Jessica Winter 08 Jul 2022 The extracted report presents the well-established, resourceful forums in Chief Albert Luthuli. The report describes a Play Box lesson and the domains of development, as well as the reported value of Play Box in impoverished areas. Read the full extract by Gareth Rossiter and more about the resourcefulness demonstrated by ECD centres, particularly during COVID-19. Chief Albert Luthuli Network of Early Childhood Centres .pdf Download PDF • 169KB Previous Next

View Six Bricks activities in action. Videos Six Bricks Videos Experience some of our fun and playful activities using Six Bricks below. For more content visit our YouTube page - https://bit.ly/4gPbAbu What is Six Bricks? A set of 2x4 DUPLO bricks of 6 different colours to engage children in playful learning. Crossing the Midline How to use just Six Bricks to encourage children to perform bilateral & cross-lateral movements. Gross Motor Skills Left & right torso twists to encourage midline crossing. Number of Ways to Connect The reason why Six Bricks can be such a versatile tool. Back to Back A communication game to promote language development & spatial awareness. Copy a Model A great visual discrimination & memory activity. Tricky Tower A fun challenge to practise your fine motor control, balance, inhibitory control, perseverance & spatial awareness Dice Game A social group game to consolidate number recognition & awareness and to practise taking turns. Cube Fun Build a cube & move your body. More Cube Fun Understanding prepositions. Two Bricks Simple hand-eye coordination exercises. Listen & Do Listen to, interpret & follow instructions. 3D Model Build Copy & compare a model. Sequencing Exercise Great pre-reading skills to develop. Tactile Exercise Close your eyes & develop your sense of touch. Touch Work together & have fun. Build it ... Guess it Build a model for your friend to guess. Story Starter Sort colours; build a creature; tell the story. Templates (2D to 3D) Build in 3D from a 2D instruction. Cube Crawls Gross motor & crossing midline exercise. Pyramid Problem solving & collaboration. Touch the Colours Peripheral vision & colour awareness. Pass the Message Auditory discrimination & memory skills. Stud Sort A sorting activity. Hanging Around How many bricks can you balance off the edge of a table? Brick in a Bin Aim, estimate & calculate distance in a fun, active game. Pyramid Problem solving & collaboration. Twister A full body workout! Build Your Name Initial letters & syllabification. Remember It Challenge your memory. Match the Colours Match; one to one correspondence; colour awareness. Paddle Ball Hand-eye coordination game. Super Glue High Five Challenge your inhibitory control & sort colours. Build Your News Recall; build an event & tell your friends. Using Templates Figure-ground & depth perception. Balloon Tennis A game for problem solving & hand-eye coordination.

< Back Supporting Learning through Play with Six Bricks in Gauteng Jessica Winter 07 Dec 2023 This report will explore the experiences of teachers during these classroom observations, report on teacher reflections, and make suggestions to address challenges and bolster the support and integration of LtP using Six Bricks. Each district and its unique circumstances will be considered in its own section. This report describes observations from a series of school and classroom visits and reflects on discussions with teachers in these schools in Gauteng from July to September 2023. Supporting Learning through Play using Six Bricks in Gauteng .pdf Download PDF • 2.65MB Previous Next