< 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

< Back Quality Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Phase: A Sample of Schools in the Xhariep District Jessica Winter 20 Jun 2023 This case study is based on observations and discussions in a small sample of primary schools in the Xhariep district of the Free State. The district was trained in LtP using Six Bricks in 2021 and was specifically chosen to ensure that the research included rural settings. Read the full report about the Foundation Phase Initiative in Xhariep, Free State. Quality Teaching and Learning in a Sample of Schools in Xhariep - Edits_20 June 2023 .pdf Download PDF • 1.87MB Previous Next

< Back Play Box Postings (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief] Jessica Winter 02 Jun 2022 The brief report presents the distribution of Play Box across community-based early childhood development sites in under-resourced areas. The report also thematically highlights the cascading model used for Play Box Training in South Africa, as well as the long-standing partnerships between Care for Education and other non-profit organisations. Previous Next

< Back Creating Opportunities for Playful Learning: Teachers in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, using Six Bricks to teach the curriculum Jessica Winter 08 Aug 2023 Schools in rural contexts provide a particular lens to observe and understand the complexity of implementing play programs in these settings. These investigations could highlight possibilities and potential, as well as reveal challenges. The report will delve into the perceptions and difficulties experienced by some teachers. Recommendations will be provided to address these challenges and enhance the support and integration of Six Bricks. Eastern Cape_Mount Frere_August 2023 .pdf Download PDF • 1.41MB Previous Next

< Back Atteridgeville Network of Early Childhood Centres (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Jessica Winter 01 Jul 2022 The report presents training and facilitation practices across forums in Atteridgeville. The research contextualises the forums and describes the fluency with which early learning practitioners present playful lessons to develop different skills. The research also presents the enthusiasm, interest, and familiarity with which learners interact with the Play Box. Click here to read the full findings by Gareth Rossiter and more about the reach of Care for Education in Attridgeville. Previous Next

< 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

< Back Living Kids in Mamelodi and Eersterus (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief] Jessica Winter 15 Jul 2022 The research report details the integration of Play Box with a sports programme offered by Living Kids in Mamelodi and Eersterus. The themes are presented thematically and cover the playful developmental approach, the effects of lockdown on schooling, and the positive impact of Play Box training on teachers. Read the full extract by Gareth Rossiter and more about the creativity of teachers during the lockdown period. Living Kids in Mamelodi and Eersterus .pdf Download PDF • 149KB Previous Next

< Back The Play Box Story (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Jessica Winter 13 Jul 2022 The report details the story of how the Play Box initiative started in South Africa. The report presents the journey from the initial project in Atteridgeville all the way through to the formation of Care for Education. The report also presents the major partners and roles of Care for Education as well as the distribution and training of Play Box. Read the full report by Gareth Rossiter about The Play Box Model in South Africa. The Play Box Model in South Africa .pdf Download PDF • 164KB Previous Next

< Back The Care for Education Story (Extract from LEGO Foundation Play Box Study: A Retrospective Assessment of Practices [South Africa Case Study Brief]) Jessica Winter 22 Jul 2022 The research explores the aims, contributions, distribution and training logistics, partnerships, physical setting, and value of Care for Education. The findings are presented thematically and interwoven with meaningful personal communications. Read the full report by Gareth Rossiter and more about the partners, space, and systems at Care for Education. Care for Education Story .pdf Download PDF • 192KB Previous Next

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