{"id":664,"date":"2022-05-23T14:32:37","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T14:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/?page_id=664"},"modified":"2024-03-28T11:46:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T11:46:31","slug":"parent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/parent\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video alignfull video-banner\"><video controls muted poster=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/NCB00223tif_1500-e1654247564183.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Smartstart-De-Doorns-Girl_-cricket-Edit-002.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-68a1f20f\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-0 align uagb-block-c942f174 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-custom\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-92f43172\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ast-breadcrumbs-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ast-breadcrumbs-inner\"><nav role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb-trail breadcrumbs\" ><div class=\"ast-breadcrumbs\"><ul class=\"trail-items\" ><li  class=\"trail-item trail-end\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/\" rel=\"home\"><span >Home<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-5a78fb37\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full image-button data-free-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/data-free-page.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-682\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-21ee4c34\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-ad89e95f uagb-heading-text uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Your child\u2019s bright future starts here<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-053bf81a uagb-heading-text uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">Every child deserves to thrive. We support you to ensure that your young child is empowered to succeed, right from the start<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob wp-elements-40f918cb3eaddc014d576a69cc785d13\" style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Jump to menu: <a href=\"#smart-start\">SmartStart<\/a> | <a href=\"#skills\">Skills<\/a> | <a href=\"#results\">Results<\/a> | <a href=\"#sign-up\">Sign-up<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-desktop wp-elements-6145b6235df9677c2a0b9a0ff762bf11\" style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Jump to menu:<br><\/strong><a href=\"#smart-start\">SmartStart<\/a> | <a href=\"#skills\">Skills<\/a> | <a href=\"#results\">Results<\/a> | <a href=\"#sign-up\">Sign-up<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-16659531\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-33874fb3 stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The First Five Years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The early years of your child\u2019s life set the foundation for their success at school, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The human brain grows and develops fastest during the first five years of life. This is a critical time to build learning pathways for a bright future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Young children who experience a stimulating and nurturing environment are more likely to develop strong thinking, social, emotional, and language skills and behaviours. These will become the driving force behind their personal, social and economic success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-2dbd23ac stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"smart-start\">The Smart Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on evidence and global best practice, our nurturing SmartStart programme equips your three-to-five-year-old child with the age-appropriate skills they need to lay these crucial foundations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-6e7c5e69 stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The Smart Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To develop and thrive, your child needs the right stimulation and the guidance of a caring adult. SmartStart uses a rigorous matching process to recruit suitable individuals that meet our criteria from within local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the correct skills, tools and guidance, our licensed SmartStart practitioners are specially trained to lay the foundations for a brighter future for your child, and every child in their care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group more-button-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full image-button more-button\"><a href=\"\/parents\/everyweekcounts\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/button-more.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1202\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/about\">More<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group more-button-hover-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full image-button more-button\"><a href=\"\/parents\/everyweekcounts\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/button-more-hover.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1204\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/about\">More<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-fe1c0ca4 stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">#everyweekcounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As your child\u2019s first and most important teacher, you can support their learning and development by creating opportunities for fun and play in the home. And SmartStart is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our vision is to ensure every child in South Africa has access to the benefits of early learning \u2013 not just at a SmartStart preschool, but at home, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have created this Parent Space to provide you with the tools and resources to make every week of learning count at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore this space for stories, games and tips to help your child build important skills and behaviours for success at school and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group more-button-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full image-button more-button\"><a href=\"\/parents\/everyweekcounts\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/button-more.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1202\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"\/parents\/everyweekcounts\">More<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group more-button-hover-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full image-button more-button\"><a href=\"\/parents\/everyweekcounts\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/button-more-hover.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1204\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"\/parents\/everyweekcounts\">More<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-f409277e stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"skills\">Smart with Heart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SmartStart programmes is focused on achieving three key outcomes for your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-733 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-02.png 355w, https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-02-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading m-b-0 m-t-0 has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Healthy Relationships<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to form happy relationships to give them a secure foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-06.png\" alt=\"Confident Communication\" class=\"wp-image-736 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-06.png 355w, https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-06-292x300.png 292w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading m-b-0 has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Confident Communication<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To be a smart a thinker and communicator, who uses language effectively to listen, reason and speak.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-10.png\" alt=\"Life Skills\" class=\"wp-image-739 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-10.png 355w, https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-10-300x296.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading m-b-0 has-medium-font-size\">Life Skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To develop core general skills such as self-control, perseverance, flexibility and memory, which are essential for success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-6703d053 stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"smart-solution\">The Daily Difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SmartStart daily routine is based on five pillars for effective learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These pillars require an environment that encourages your child&#8217;s curiosity, empathy, communication, imagination, and overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-01.png\" alt=\"Nurturing\" class=\"wp-image-743 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-01.png 355w, https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-01-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading m-b-0 has-medium-font-size\">1. Nurturing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A stable, caring environment where your child feels safe, valued and loved<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-05.png\" alt=\"Talk\" class=\"wp-image-747 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-05.png 355w, https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-05-245x300.png 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading m-b-0 has-medium-font-size\">2. Talk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Positive and plentiful adult-child interactions to encourage language use and development<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-09.png\" alt=\"Play\" class=\"wp-image-748 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-09.png 355w, https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-09-300x273.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading m-b-0 has-medium-font-size\">3. Play<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunities for child-directed, open-ended play, supported and extended by adults<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-13.png\" alt=\"Storytime\" class=\"wp-image-749 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-13.png 355w, https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-13-287x300.png 287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading m-b-0 has-medium-font-size\">4. Storytime<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Interactive storytelling that introduces your child to new language and concepts<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-17.png\" alt=\"Parents\" class=\"wp-image-750 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-17.png 355w, https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-17-256x300.png 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading m-b-0 has-medium-font-size\">5. Parent Partnerships<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Build strong partnerships with parents and caregivers through ongoing engagement, meetings, and feedback sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-f6cbdc03 stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The SmartStart Daily Routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn and grow, children need a well-structured daily programme that encourages interaction, free play, time to talk, and to engage with the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A predictable daily routine promotes development and learning as children feel safe and secure in their environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SmartStart daily routine is displayed on cards in the learning space, and referred to throughout the day. Children learn to recognise the different parts of the daily routine, as well as the words and symbols associated with each activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the beginning of early literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color\"><strong>Below is an example of our daily routine cards that are in display in our Early Learning programme:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"519\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/washing_line.png\" alt=\"SmartStart Daily Routine\" class=\"wp-image-891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/washing_line.png 519w, https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/washing_line-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-dad8bda1 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top smartstart-daily-routine\" id=\"smartstart-daily-routine-1\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-068a5203\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"GREETING TIMEChildren are welcomed and prepared for the day ahead.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dot-04.png\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>GREETING TIME<\/strong><br>Children are welcomed and prepared for the day ahead.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-8d711b14\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"MESSAGE BOARDChildren gather in the morning to talk through each message on the programme's message board. They reflect on the weather and share their individual feelings.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dot-04.png\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>MESSAGE BOARD<\/strong><br>Children gather in the morning to talk through each message on the programme&#8217;s message board. They reflect on the weather and share their individual feelings.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-73112202\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"SMALL GROUP TIME Children play and share activity in smaller groups.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dot-04.png\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>SMALL GROUP TIME<\/strong> <br>Children play and share activity in smaller groups.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-efcee2e8 uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__hstyle1-desktop uagb-tabs__hstyle1-tablet uagb-tabs__hstyle1-mobile more-tab\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-center\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-top\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>More<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0 more-tab\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-49f55f3e uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top smartstart-daily-routine\" id=\"smartstart-daily-routine-2\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-219a81b5\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"PLANNING TIME Each child can individually choose an activity that they want to do in play time. The Early Learning practitioner asks each of them to share which activity they plan to do.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dot-04.png\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>PLANNING TIME<\/strong> <br>Each child can individually choose an activity that they want to do in play time. The Early Learning practitioner asks each of them to share which activity they plan to do.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-9015147d\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"PLAY TIMEChildren freely choose to play in any of our play areas that comprises pretend play, building and art, among others.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dot-04.png\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>PLAY TIME<\/strong><br>Children freely choose to play in any of our play areas that comprises pretend play, building and art, among others.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-f4a391c0\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"CLEAN UP TIMEChildren return toys and play items to the correct places. This helps children learn how to match items to labels.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dot-04.png\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>CLEAN UP TIME<\/strong><br>Children return toys and play items to the correct places. This helps children learn how to match items to labels.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-4bc08179\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"RECALL TIME Children recall the activities during play time. They learn how to recall activities and share their thoughts with other children.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dot-04.png\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>RECALL TIME<\/strong> <br>Children recall the activities during play time. They learn how to recall activities and share their thoughts with other children.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-7c0cecb1\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"LARGE GROUP TIME Children play together as a whole group. The play group games, acting out stories, make music and sing songs and dance.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dot-04.png\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>LARGE GROUP TIME<\/strong> <br>Children play together as a whole group. The play group games, acting out stories, make music and sing songs and dance.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-f9bc7d6c\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"STORY TIMEBefore the end of the daily routine, our Early Learning practitioner shares a story to help children develop their language skills. \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dot-04.png\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>STORY TIME<\/strong><br>Before the end of the daily routine, our Early Learning practitioner shares a story to help children develop their language skills. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-da40c8ba stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"results\">Smart Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, we commissioned an external evaluation on children attending our SmartStart Programme. Children were assessed using a South African based child assessment tool known as the Early Learning Outcome Measure (ELOM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool determines whether children are developmentally on track for their age and whether an Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme is effective in preparing children for entry into school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children assessed during this evaluation has showed that children in the SmartStart programme achieved the standard across all domains and have increased from an initial 32% at the beginning of the assessment to 62% at the end of the assessment eight months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that children in the SmartStart programme has made significant gains in their development over the eight months that they have attended the SmartStart programme. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-400b63ef stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div 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