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Delia Scheepers

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26 September 2023

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101cm

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12.8kg

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Tanaka can identify and point to major body parts when asked and enjoys songs and games that involve movement, such as "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes." He also loves "If You’re Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands," especially the part where he gets to stamp his feet.

He is making good progress in his body awareness. Tanaka enjoys exploring movement, demonstrates increasing coordination and balance, and is developing confidence in controlling his body in a variety of play situations.

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Tanaka has made good progress in his fine motor skills. He can grasp small objects with increasing precision, turn pages in a book carefully, and build confidently with blocks. His ability to coordinate both hands together is developing well, and he enjoys practising tasks that require concentration and control, such as threading large beads or completing simple puzzles.

He also enjoys manipulating toys, stacking blocks, drawing with crayons, and using playdough or other hands-on materials, showing curiosity and enjoyment as he explores and develops his skills.

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Tanaka enjoys active play and shows excellent gross motor skills for his age. He loves spending time outdoors, running, climbing, and riding motorbikes. His balance, coordination, and strength are developing well through these activities, and he demonstrates growing confidence in moving safely in different play environments. Tanaka’s enthusiasm and energy during physical play is wonderful to see, and he is making fantastic progress.

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Tanaka’s visual development is progressing well for his age. He is able to focus on and track moving objects with ease, showing good eye coordination. He enjoys exploring his environment and often notices small details, such as colours, shapes, and pictures in books. He confidently participates in activities that involve matching and identifying objects, demonstrating growing visual discrimination skills.

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Tanaka’s auditory development is progressing well for his age. He responds when his name is called and listens attentively to familiar voices. He follows simple instructions with understanding, demonstrating that he can process and respond appropriately to spoken language. Tanaka enjoys listening to songs and stories during group time and often reacts with enthusiasm to familiar sounds and music.

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Tanaka shows a great love for art activities and enjoys expressing himself creatively. He eagerly participates in painting, drawing, and other hands-on art experiences. He explores different textures, colours, and materials with curiosity and excitement, demonstrating growing confidence in his artistic expression.

He enjoys using tools such as paintbrushes, crayons, and sponges to make marks and patterns, and he takes pride in his creations, showing satisfaction and enjoyment in his artwork.

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Tanaka has a joyful connection to music and movement. He loves dancing to different rhythms and eagerly participates in musical activities. He enjoys exploring a variety of instruments, such as drums, shakers, and tambourines, and takes delight in creating his own sounds and rhythms.

He responds well to music, showing excitement when familiar songs are played, and often moves his body to the beat with enthusiasm.

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Tanaka is a friendly and curious child who enjoys interacting with his peers. He shows interest in group play and often observes or joins in with friends during activities. He is learning important social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and cooperating, and responds positively to encouragement and guidance from adults. Tanaka’s cheerful and engaging nature makes him a joy to be around, and he is gradually building confidence and meaningful connections with his friends.

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Tanaka shows a growing interest in early literacy activities. He enjoys paging through books independently, carefully looking at the pictures and showing curiosity about the stories being read to him. He is beginning to recognise familiar objects and characters in books, which supports his understanding of language and storytelling.

He can say a few words and is gradually expanding his vocabulary through daily interactions and storytime. Tanaka listens attentively during reading sessions and enjoys participating by pointing to pictures or attempting to repeat simple words, demonstrating his developing communication and early literacy skills.

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Tanaka is developing strong early numeracy skills for his age. He is able to count confidently from 0 to 10 and enjoys participating in counting activities during play and group time. He shows interest in identifying and naming shapes, and can recognise and name familiar shapes such as a circle, moon, star, and heart.

He engages enthusiastically with these activities, demonstrating growing confidence and understanding of numbers and shapes. Tanaka’s curiosity and enjoyment of counting and shape recognition are helping to build a solid foundation for his early mathematical development.

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It has been such a joy to watch Tanaka grow and learn this year. I am so proud of all the progress he has made, from his developing independence and curiosity to his growing confidence in exploring new activities. He approaches each day with enthusiasm, joy, and a wonderful eagerness to engage with his friends and learning experiences.

Tanaka’s positive attitude, determination, and cheerful nature have made him a delight to have in the class. Wishing you all the best for the year ahead, Tanaka — keep shining, learning, and smiling as you continue to explore, discover, and grow!

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Tanaka expresses his feelings openly and is developing awareness of his emotions. He shows excitement and joy during play and is able to seek comfort when needed. At times, he still becomes upset and may cry when he cannot have something he wants, which is entirely age-appropriate. With gentle guidance and support, he is gradually learning to manage frustration and express his needs using words rather than tears.

Tanaka is also showing emerging empathy, noticing how others feel and responding with care during group activities. His growing emotional awareness and ability to reflect on his own feelings are helping him develop stronger relationships with his peers and adults, building a solid foundation for continued social and emotional growth.