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 45 2 945 Chil dren impacted

Contact Us Meet the Team FAQs Privacy Policy GET IN TOUCH You can reach us through the below details... Our Address Unit 12, Meadowbrook Business Estate Jacaranda Avenue, Olivedale, 2158 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Talk to us Contact Number - 011 462 2581 Email - cfe@carefored.co.za Follow us below Click Pin LOCATION Foundation Phase Initiative - Online Course Help Centre Find out how we can help you below Incorrect details on your certificate? ​ Send us an email with your user account information:​ Username Email Address Province District ​ Email Can't login to the FPI online course? ​ Send us an email with your user account information:​ Username Email Address Province District ​ Email To register your user account, click the following: link To reset your password, click the following: link Please note: After you complete a unit on the online course, don’t forget to mark it off as “complete” - this is mandatory There will be a button on the bottom of each and every page to do this. Remember that if you don’t do this it will be difficult for you to download your certificate. There are quizzes throughout the online course that have to be completed as you move through the course. Once you reach the last section of the course, you will have to complete the final quiz. Once you pass the Final Quiz with 80% or more, your certificate will become available for you to download. You can do this as many times as needed. This video shows you how to register for FPI Online Course If you can't find what you are looking for, email us at cfe@carefored.co.za or call us on 011 462 2581 . Follow & Like our CFE & FPI Community Facebook page below to share ideas and see what people are doing with learning through play & Six Bricks in their classroom. Meet the Care for Education Team

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Foundation Phase Initiative Online Course Help Centre How can we help you? Incorrect details on your certificate? ​ Send us an email with your FPI user account information:​ Username Email Address Province District ​ Send Email Can't login to the FPI online course? ​ Send us an email with your FPI user account information:​ Username Email Addr ess Province District ​ Send Email To register your user account, click the following: link To reset your password, click the following: link Please note: After you complete a unit on the online course, don’t forget to mark it off as “complete” - this is mandatory There will be a button on the bottom of each and every page to do this. Remember that if you don’t do this it will be difficult for you to download your certificate. There are quizzes throughout the online course that have to be completed as you move through the course. Once you reach the last section of the course, you will have to complete the final quiz. Once you pass the Final Quiz with 80% or more, your certificate will become available for you to download. You can do this as many times as needed. This video shows you how to register for FPI Online Course If you can't find what you are looking for, email us at cfe@carefored.co.za or call us on 011 462 2581 . Please Like the FPI Community Facebook page below to share ideas and see what other teachers are doing with Six Bricks in their classroom.

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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Workshops Resources Through our innovative approach, we strive to create nurturing environments where children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and take risks in a safe and supportive setting. We are committed to fostering a love of learning by integrating play-based activities that spark imagination, stimulate critical thinking, and promote holistic development across all domains. DUPLO Play Box Workshop Join us for a 3-hour workshop & discover playful ways of teaching and learning using DUPLO Apply Six Bricks Workshop Join us for a fun workshop and discover playful ways of teaching and learning using Six Bricks. Email LEGO Play Box Workshop Join us for a 3-hour workshop & discover playful ways of teaching and learning using LEGO Apply FPI Online Course This course introduces you to play-based learning & how to integrate it in foundation phase. Start Six Bricks Resources The following resources are recommended when conducting Six Bricks Activities: SUDUKO MIDLINE BOOKS INFORMATION TEMPLATES VIDEOS Download the Six Bricks App here Foundation Phase Initiative - Support Activities ​ Try these fun weekly activities suited for Grade R to Grade 3. • Aligned with CAPS & DBE Workbooks (blue books) • Term & week specific Term 1 Activities Term 2 Activities Play Box Resources The following resources are recommended when conducting Play Box Activities: ACTIVITIES

Templates Templates Board Games Workshop cards Six Bricks Board Game ​ Six Bricks Seega Game ​ Six Bricks Uthini Game Number Games Cartesian Plane ​ First2Four - Number Bingo & Rules ​ First2Four - Number Bingo ​ First2Four - Negative Numbers Rules ​ First2Four - Negative Numbers Rules (1-2) ​ First2Four - Negative Numbers Rules (2-1) ​ Number Cards Pattern Cards 3D Builds Pattern Cards Colour ​ Pattern Cards - No colour with spaces silhouette ​ Pattern Cards - No colour with spaces Grids Grid - 5x4 Labels ​ Grid - 5x5 Labels ​ Grid - 6x8 Labels ​ Grid - 6x8 Template ​ Communication Activities Template ​ Bar Graph - 4x5 Temp - Fruit Theme ​ Bar Graph - 5x7 Temp - Fruit Theme ​ Bar Graph - 5x7 Temp - Transport Theme ​ Template for Fractions ​ Templates for Six Bricks