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A’yaan has made excellent progress in developing his body awareness this year. He shows a growing understanding of his body and how it moves, confidently participating in a variety of physical activities. He can identify and point to different parts of his body when asked and enjoys joining in action songs, games, and exercises that involve stretching, jumping, balancing, and moving in different directions.

He is developing good coordination and control, showing increasing confidence when climbing, running, or negotiating obstacle courses. He enjoys activities that challenge his balance and movement skills and is learning to move with more precision and awareness in space. His ability to control his movements and coordinate his actions with others has improved noticeably, and he takes pride in mastering new skills.

It has been wonderful to watch him explore and develop his physical abilities throughout the year. His enthusiasm, curiosity, and growing confidence in using his body make him a joy to support and observe.

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A’yaan has shown wonderful progress in developing his fine motor skills this year. He can trace simple lines with control, build a 12-piece puzzle with minimal guidance, and thread beads or other materials onto a string with ease. He enjoys using a glue stick to paste paper and can tear paper independently. With support, he is beginning to cut confidently using training scissors.

He enjoys a wide range of playdough activities, including rolling, pinching, poking, pressing, and moulding it into different shapes, which strengthens his hand muscles and coordination. He also enjoys drawing, colouring, and experimenting with different tools and materials, showing great creativity and control. A’yaan shows right-hand dominance and takes great pride in his achievements, always eager to try new tasks with perseverance and enthusiasm. His growing confidence in fine motor abilities is evident in the care and attention he puts into his creations, and it has been a joy to watch his skills flourish throughout the year.

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A’yaan has shown wonderful progress in his gross motor development this year. He loves running games, climbing and clambering over obstacles with his friends, showing great enthusiasm and energy during outdoor play. He enjoys balancing activities, such as walking along beams and exploring climbing structures, which help strengthen his coordination and stability.

He takes part in ball games, demonstrating developing skills in rolling, throwing and kicking. He enjoys movement songs, action rhymes and group games that involve stretching, jumping and moving in different directions. Obstacle courses and outdoor play are particular favourites, as they challenge his strength, coordination and spatial awareness.

His confidence and control over his body continue to grow, and he takes pride in mastering new physical challenges. His love for active play, curiosity and eagerness to participate make him joyful and fully engaged in all gross motor activities.

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A’yaan has made great progress in his visual development this year. He is beginning to recognise basic shapes, including circle, square, triangle, star and heart, and can follow instructions during shape recognition activities. When learning colours, he listens carefully and repeats the names after me, showing eagerness to learn, even though he is still developing the ability to identify colours independently.

He can identify everyday objects and pictures, demonstrating good observation skills and awareness of his surroundings. He enjoys activities that involve matching, sorting and recognising shapes and objects, approaching them with curiosity and concentration. His visual awareness is steadily improving, and he takes pride in his efforts and achievements as he continues to learn new concepts. Well done!

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A’yaan has made excellent progress in his auditory development this year. He listens attentively and is beginning to respond appropriately to what he hears. He can distinguish between loud and soft sounds and enjoys activities that explore different volumes and noises. He follows simple verbal instructions well and is developing confidence in responding to directions.

He enjoys story time and shows interest in listening to stories, songs and rhymes, often engaging with the sounds and rhythms he hears. His attentive listening skills support successful participation in group activities and contribute positively to his overall learning and communication development. Curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring sounds make auditory learning a joyful experience for him.

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A’yaan absolutely loves art and would happily spend the whole day creating! He enjoys painting with a variety of tools, including brushes, sponges, rollers and even his fingers, which allows him to explore different textures and effects. He also enjoys pasting and working with materials such as paper, fabric, cotton wool and other textured items, adding a unique and creative touch to his artwork.

He takes great pride in his creations and delights in showing them to others, sharing his excitement and joy. His enthusiasm, creativity and willingness to experiment with new materials and techniques have developed beautifully over the year, making art a very special part of his learning and self-expression.

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A’yaan has shown a joyful interest in music and rhythm this year. He loves singing songs, joining in action rhymes and moving his body to different beats. He enjoys exploring instruments, listening to the sounds they make and experimenting with creating his own rhythms.

He participates enthusiastically in group music activities, following simple patterns and copying movements or sounds demonstrated by his peers. He enjoys dancing freely and expressing himself through movement, showing creativity and confidence. His curiosity and love for rhythm support the development of listening skills, coordination and a sense of timing, making music a fun and engaging part of his learning.

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A’yaan is a loving and affectionate boy. He shares a special bond with his best friend Atla, and it is heartwarming to see their excitement when they greet each other at school. He enjoys playing and learning alongside his friends and has made wonderful progress in sharing, taking turns, and participating in group activities.

He expresses his feelings beautifully through his body language and facial expressions and is beginning to use words to communicate his needs. His cheerful personality and kind heart have made this year a joy, and I am so proud of all he has achieved.

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A’yaan has made wonderful progress in his language development this year. He speaks in two- to three-word sentences and is gradually becoming clearer, allowing us to understand more of what he says.

He enjoys learning new words and is eager to copy them in English, Afrikaans and isiZulu, demonstrating enthusiasm for expanding his vocabulary. He also participates actively in sign language, replicating the signs shown with growing accuracy. These efforts in both spoken and signed communication reflect his determination to express himself and engage with others.

His growing confidence in using language, both verbal and non-verbal, supports his ability to interact with peers, follow instructions and share his thoughts and needs. It has been wonderful to watch his communication skills develop throughout the year.

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A’yaan is beginning to explore literacy and shows curiosity about books, letters and written words. Although he is not yet able to identify letters independently, he enjoys listening to stories, looking at pictures and engaging with books during story time. He participates in letter and sound activities by observing and repeating after me, demonstrating eagerness to learn and a developing awareness of print.

His interest in stories, rhymes and written words lays a strong foundation for future literacy skills. Great job!

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A’yaan has made wonderful progress in his early numeracy skills this year. He enjoys participating in numeracy songs and rhymes, joining in with actions such as clapping and counting in a group from 0–20. Although he is not yet able to recognise numbers independently, he eagerly repeats them after me or his friends, showing enthusiasm and a developing awareness of number concepts.

He is learning to follow simple patterns and sequences when demonstrated and enjoys activities that involve sorting, matching and comparing objects. He is beginning to notice concepts such as big and small, long and short, and more and less, exploring these ideas through hands-on activities such as stacking blocks, arranging objects and counting items in a group setting.

His curiosity, willingness to participate and eagerness to learn are helping him build a strong foundation in early numeracy. He is developing confidence in exploring numbers, patterns and quantities and enjoys learning alongside his friends. Fantastic work!

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A’yaan is a friendly and joyful little boy who brings happiness to everyone around him. I will truly miss his special hugs, even when he turns his back and then sneaks in for a cuddle! His bright smile, excitement and enthusiasm during every activity light up the classroom. It has been a real joy to watch him grow, explore and enjoy each day. I am so proud of you, A’yaan—keep shining!