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Thupi demonstrates excellent awareness of his body and can confidently name and point to a variety of body parts, including eyes, ears, nose, mouth, head, shoulders, arms, hands, legs, knees, feet, and toes. He is increasingly aware of how his body moves and enjoys participating in a wide range of movement activities, such as stretching, jumping, hopping, and marching.

He is able to balance on one leg for short periods and walks steadily along a straight line or low beam with focus and control. He enjoys climbing, crawling through tunnels, and navigating obstacle courses, which further develop his coordination, strength, and spatial awareness. These experiences not only enhance his physical confidence but also support his ability to engage safely and enthusiastically in active play with his peers. His growing understanding of his body and movements is impressive, and he continues to make excellent progress in this area. Well done!

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Thupi shows excellent progress in his fine motor development and enjoys a variety of activities that strengthen his hand-eye coordination and control. He can tear tissue paper and uses a four-finger grip to hold crayons and a paintbrush, showing emerging right-hand dominance while still using both hands as needed. He can pick up small objects using a precise pincer grip and is learning to colour and paint within the lines with increasing accuracy.

He enjoys spreading craft glue and carefully pasting small items onto his artwork, demonstrating patience and focus. In addition, he loves exploring different textures and manipulating materials such as playdough—rolling, pinching, cutting, and shaping it creatively. He also enjoys threading large beads onto strings, using scissors with some assistance to cut along straight lines, and experimenting with stamping and sponge painting. These activities not only enhance fine motor skills but also encourage creativity and concentration. His enthusiasm and steady progress in using his hands with precision are impressive.

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Thupi demonstrates excellent gross motor development and shows wonderful enthusiasm during outdoor play. He loves running, chasing, and playing energetic games with his friends, displaying both excitement and focus. He enjoys participating in activities that involve jumping, climbing, balancing, and navigating obstacles, and confidently moves across playground equipment such as the jungle gym, steps, and low beams.

He is developing strong coordination and balance and shows increasing control when kicking, throwing, and catching balls. He also enjoys participating in group movement games, obstacle courses, and relay activities that challenge his agility, speed, and strength. His confidence in exploring different ways to move his body not only supports his physical growth but also boosts his enjoyment and engagement in active play with peers. His energy, determination, and improving gross motor skills are impressive.

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Thupi is making excellent progress in his visual development and enjoys participating in a variety of activities that involve identifying colours, shapes, and numbers. He can confidently name shapes such as circles, squares, triangles, and stars, as well as colours including red, blue, yellow, and green. He is able to identify everyday objects and will select and bring the correct item when asked, demonstrating growing attention to detail and visual recognition skills.

He can confidently sort objects by colour, shape, and group, showing a strong understanding of visual patterns and categorisation. He also enjoys matching and sequencing activities, completing simple puzzles, and engaging in games that require visual discrimination and observation. These activities support his ability to recognise similarities and differences, follow visual instructions, and develop problem-solving skills. Wonderful progress!

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Thupi is making excellent progress in his auditory development and demonstrates keen listening skills. He listens attentively during story time, songs, and group discussions, showing genuine interest in what he hears. He is able to follow simple verbal instructions and responds appropriately to familiar cues, demonstrating understanding and focus.

He enjoys participating in action songs, rhymes, and musical activities, often repeating words, sounds, and movements with enthusiasm. He is developing his ability to distinguish and respond to a variety of sounds in his environment, including animal noises, musical instruments, and different voices. He enjoys exploring the unique sounds objects can make and experimenting with instruments, which supports his auditory discrimination and memory skills. His growing confidence in listening and responding enhances communication, learning, and engagement in group activities.

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Thupi shows a joyful and enthusiastic approach to art and creative activities. He enjoys exploring a variety of materials, including crayons, paint, playdough, and tissue paper, and takes pleasure in experimenting with textures, colours, and shapes. He is developing control as he colours and paints, often attempting to stay within the lines of pictures, and is learning to spread glue carefully when creating collages.

He enjoys tearing and pasting tissue paper, exploring layering and patterns, and shows curiosity when mixing colours to see the effects they create. He also enjoys exploring creative techniques such as stamping, rolling playdough into different shapes, and making marks with various tools, which supports his fine motor skills and imagination. His creativity, focus, and willingness to try new artistic experiences make his artwork expressive and unique. Wonderful work!

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Thupi shows a strong interest in music and rhythm and enjoys exploring different instruments, particularly the drums. He likes experimenting with sounds and rhythms, expressing himself through energetic and creative drumming. While he sometimes needs encouragement to participate in group dances, he enjoys moving to music in his own unique way, showing confidence and joy in creating his own movements.

He engages enthusiastically in action songs, rhymes, and musical activities, often repeating rhythms, sounds, and actions with delight. Through these experiences, he is developing a sense of timing, coordination, and self-expression, and continues to build confidence in participating in musical activities alongside his peers. His curiosity, creativity, and enjoyment of music are wonderful to see!

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Thupi is a warm-hearted and affectionate boy who brings joy to both his friends and teachers. While drop-off can still be a sensitive moment for him, he has shown remarkable growth in managing these feelings over the year. Once in class, he blossoms—cheerful, engaged, and enthusiastic—enjoying playtime and social interactions with his peers.

He demonstrates kindness and consideration, waiting his turn, sharing with others, and showing empathy in his interactions. He works well in group activities, often collaborating and contributing ideas, though he sometimes rushes through tasks to return to play, which is a natural part of his age and development. His joyful spirit, curiosity, and growing confidence make him a delight to be around, and it has been wonderful to watch him flourish socially and emotionally throughout the year.

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Thupi is making wonderful progress in his language and additional language development. He is beginning to copy signs in sign language as well as words in Afrikaans and isiZulu, showing a growing ability to communicate across multiple forms. He is learning to express himself using a combination of body language, sounds, and words.

He often communicates in one- to two-word phrases, and while his speech is still developing, it is becoming clearer and more understandable over time. He makes himself understood through pointing, gesturing, facial expressions, and vocalisations, and responds well to familiar words, instructions, and cues. He enjoys participating in conversations, stories, songs, and rhymes, which help expand his vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence in using language.

With continued encouragement, interaction, and exposure to rich language experiences, his ability to communicate, express ideas, and engage meaningfully with others will continue to grow.

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Thupi is making good progress in his early literacy development. He enjoys looking at books, identifying pictures, and connecting them with their corresponding words, showing a growing understanding of symbols and meaning. While he is not yet able to identify letters, he is curious and engaged during storytime, enjoying listening to stories and observing the pictures.

Activities such as matching objects to images, storytelling, and interactive reading are helping him build vocabulary, comprehension, and attention skills. His interest in pictures and enthusiasm for exploring books are laying a strong foundation for future literacy development.

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Thupi is making wonderful progress in his early numeracy development. He learns effectively through imitation and enjoys copying activities demonstrated by adults or peers, such as pointing to numbers, stacking blocks, and placing objects in a row to count them. Through these interactive, hands-on, and movement-based experiences, he is developing an understanding of number order, quantity, and simple mathematical concepts.

He enjoys counting activities and can repeat numbers from 0 to 10 after guidance, showing growing confidence and focus. He also loves incorporating movement into numeracy, participating in counting actions such as clapping hands, stomping feet, or tapping knees while counting aloud. He is beginning to notice patterns and sequences in everyday objects and activities and shows curiosity and enthusiasm when exploring these concepts with peers. His engagement, enjoyment, and steady progress in numeracy are laying a strong foundation for further mathematical learning.

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Thupi is a sweet, curious, and thoughtful boy who approaches each day with enthusiasm and wonder. It has been a joy to watch him grow in confidence, explore new experiences, and engage happily with his friends and teachers. His gentle nature, eagerness to learn, and cheerful personality make him a delight to be around. We are so proud of all that he has achieved this year!