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During Term Three and Four, students are assessed on their developing awareness of sounds and phonics. Children begin to recognise that words are made up of different sounds and demonstrate the ability to listen attentively and identify familiar environmental and initial letter sounds. Through rhymes, songs, and playful listening activities, they learn to distinguish between similar sounds and show awareness of rhythm and rhyme in spoken language.

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Sadiki can confidently name and point out various body parts. He enjoys activities that involve crossing the midline and is able to place his left hand on his right knee with ease, demonstrating good coordination. He is also able to draw a clear, age-appropriate picture of himself, showcasing developing fine motor skills and a growing sense of self-awareness. His enthusiastic participation in these activities reflects both his curiosity and his steadily improving physical control.

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During Term Three and Four, students are assessed on their developing understanding and use of additional languages, including isiZulu, Afrikaans, and Sign Language. Children begin to recognise and use basic words and simple greetings related to daily routines and familiar classroom themes. Through songs, stories, and interactive activities, students build confidence in using theme-related vocabulary and demonstrate an awareness of language diversity, showing enthusiasm and participation during everyday conversational practice.

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Sadiki is able to pick up objects using his thumb and index finger, demonstrating developing fine motor control. He enjoys pressing out shapes in playdough and takes pleasure in building with blocks, often creating large towers. He is also able to dress and undress himself independently, showing growing self-care skills. Additionally, he can complete a simple pegboard puzzle, demonstrating concentration and problem-solving abilities. His engagement in these activities reflects both his creativity and his steadily improving coordination.

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During Term Three and Four, students are assessed on their developing understanding of number concepts, recognition, and counting skills. Children begin to recognise and name numbers from 0 to 10 and demonstrate an understanding of quantity through hands-on activities and practical experiences. They practise counting forwards and backwards to 50 with growing accuracy and confidence. In addition, students explore and identify six basic 2D shapes, describing their features and using them in creative and play-based learning experiences to build early mathematical awareness.

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Sadiki can jump while keeping both feet together and loves running freely around the playground. He takes great pleasure in swinging and is able to balance on one leg for several seconds, demonstrating developing coordination. He walks up and down stairs with ease and can slide down the fireman’s pole independently, showing confidence and control in his movements. His enthusiasm for physical activities reflects both his energy and growing gross motor skills.

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Hand – Right

Eye – Right

Foot – Right

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Sadiki is able to complete a 20-piece interlocking puzzle independently, demonstrating concentration and problem-solving skills. He recognises his own name and is able to identify similarities and differences in simple pictures with ease. He enjoys threading patterns and takes pride in discriminating between different sizes and quantities. His careful attention to detail and enthusiasm for these activities reflect both his developing cognitive skills and growing confidence. Excellent work!

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Sadiki enjoys communicating with both his teachers and peers and demonstrates good listening skills. He remembers key details from stories and has a keen ability to recall sounds, which he enjoys experimenting with. He can distinguish between loud and soft music and is able to match sounds to corresponding pictures accurately. His enthusiasm and curiosity for musical and auditory activities reflect his developing listening skills and creativity. A clever boy!

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Sadiki demonstrates a positive attitude towards learning an additional language and approaches each activity with enthusiasm. He enjoys the songs and rhymes in Afrikaans and actively participates, showing engagement and confidence. He also makes a conscientious effort to pronounce the isiZulu words we learn each week correctly, demonstrating both interest and developing awareness of different language sounds. His eagerness to take part in these multilingual activities supports his overall language development and listening skills.

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Sadiki is developing very well in his early literacy skills and approaches activities with enthusiasm and confidence. He clearly understands that writing moves from left to right and is beginning to apply this knowledge consistently during a variety of writing tasks. He has made fantastic progress in writing his name, demonstrating increasing control and self-assurance each time he practises. He enjoys engaging with activities that involve letters, patterns, and early mark-making, taking pride in his growing abilities. His positive attitude, curiosity, and steady effort continue to support his ongoing development in literacy.

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Sadiki confidently recognises all his numbers from zero to ten and can count accurately from zero to twenty—a clever boy. He enjoys tracing his numbers on the black chalkboard, which helps to develop his fine motor skills. He is able to draw the figure 8 independently and can identify shapes and patterns, demonstrating good visual awareness. His enthusiasm for number and shape activities reflects both his growing mathematical understanding and his enjoyment of learning.

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Sadiki enjoys painting with cotton wool and exploring a variety of art materials, including stickers, glitter, and tea leaves. He follows instructions carefully while confidently adding his own creative ideas. He participates eagerly in group art activities and takes great pride in his work. His enthusiasm and creativity are evident in the care and attention he puts into each piece, making his artwork a true reflection of his developing artistic skills.

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Sadiki enjoys singing songs and rhymes and takes great pleasure in participating in music and movement activities. He is able to clap a simple beat and has a good memory for the songs we have practised for our concert. He also enjoys listening to music at sleep time, finding it both calming and enjoyable. His enthusiasm for musical activities supports his sense of rhythm, coordination, and creative expression.

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31-01-2021

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104cm

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14.8kg

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It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with Sadiki. He interacts well with other children and enjoys their company. He demonstrates an excellent attitude and is always willing to offer a helping hand. He enjoys engaging in conversation with both his teachers and his friends. Sadiki is able to follow simple instructions confidently and participates positively in group activities. His friendly and cooperative nature makes him a valued member of the class.

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Sadiki is a very polite and well-mannered young boy and is a joy to teach. He sets high standards for himself and consistently works hard to achieve them. I have truly enjoyed being his teacher and watching him grow. He is making good progress in his overall development, demonstrating confidence, curiosity, and enthusiasm in all that he does. Keep up the wonderful work, and continue approaching every task with the same dedication. I wish him every success in the year ahead and a very happy festive season.