Progress Report: Naomi Daniso by Cindy van Heerden

koencindy360 — 2025-10-02 11:07:29 UTC

Naomi is showing early signs of literacy development. She displays genuine interest in books, enjoying looking at pictures and turning pages during story time. She listens attentively to stories and often points to images that catch her attention. Naomi is beginning to repeat simple words and phrases she hears, demonstrating growing awareness of language and communication. Her engagement with books and stories is supporting the development of her early literacy skills and language confidence.

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Naomi is developing early numeracy concepts appropriate for her age. She participates in simple counting routines with adult support, often joining in with number rhymes. She demonstrates a strong understanding of shapes and colours, accurately identifying and sorting them during play activities. Her engagement in these activities is supporting the development of her early mathematical skills and understanding of numbers, shapes, and colours.

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Educator:

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Monica Van Rooy

Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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24/05/2023

Height:

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92 cm

Weight:

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12.6 Kg

Body Awareness:

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Naomi has demonstrated encouraging progress in developing her body awareness. She actively explores movement and climbing activities during playtime, showing natural curiosity about her physical capabilities.

Her coordination and balance are steadily improving. She demonstrates greater control when walking on flat surfaces and is beginning to experiment with varied speeds, showing growing confidence in her movements.

Fine Motor:

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Naomi demonstrates age-appropriate fine motor skills. She confidently handles small objects, such as blocks and toys, showing developing hand-eye coordination. She enjoys turning pages in books, sometimes several at once, and is beginning to show interest in simple drawing activities, making marks and scribbles with crayons. Her engagement in these activities is helping to strengthen her dexterity and control, supporting her continued fine motor development.

Gross Motor:

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Naomi shows excellent gross motor development. She runs with increasing speed and confidence, though she is still developing the ability to stop smoothly. She enjoys climbing activities and demonstrates good balance when navigating stairs with support. Naomi engages enthusiastically in active play, including jumping, dancing, and exploring her physical capabilities with joy and energy. Her confidence and control in movement are continuing to improve, supporting her overall physical development.

Visual Development:

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Naomi’s visual development is progressing well. She readily recognises familiar faces and responds with smiles and excitement when she sees loved ones. She shows a strong interest in identifying common objects around her, often pointing to and attempting to name them. Her curiosity and engagement with visual stimuli support her ongoing learning and observational skills.

Auditory Development:

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Naomi’s auditory development is age-appropriate and responsive. She listens attentively to sounds in her environment and turns towards voices and familiar noises. She shows particular enjoyment of music, often swaying or bouncing to rhythms. Her engagement with sounds and music supports her listening skills and developing auditory awareness.

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Art:

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Naomi expresses herself joyfully through art. She enjoys exploring painting and drawing activities, freely making colourful marks and experimenting with a variety of materials. She is curious and creative, exploring textures and using her imagination to represent objects and ideas. Naomi also enjoys participating in activities alongside her peers, sharing materials and ideas. Her enthusiasm and willingness to try new artistic experiences demonstrate her growing creative confidence and developing fine motor skills. Keep up the great work, Naomi!

Music and Rhythm:

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Naomi shows wonderful enthusiasm for music and rhythm activities. She enjoys singing and joining in with songs, often attempting to sing along with familiar tunes. She responds naturally to music through movement, dancing, clapping, and swaying to different rhythms. Naomi also experiments with creating her own movements in time with the music, demonstrating her growing coordination and sense of rhythm. Her joyful participation in musical activities highlights her expressive nature and developing listening skills. Keep up the great work, Naomi!

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Social and Emotional Development

2025-10-15 18:41:58 UTC

Naomi has shown wonderful growth in her social and emotional development over this period. Initially, she was quite reserved and preferred solitary play, often observing her peers from a distance. She was hesitant to engage and tended to play alongside other children rather than with them.

We are delighted to see that she is now blossoming socially. She has become increasingly vocal and is expressing her needs and feelings more confidently.

This positive transformation reflects Naomi’s growing confidence and emotional security. We will continue to support and encourage her social development through structured group activities and play opportunities that nurture these emerging skills, helping her to build strong relationships with her peers.

General Comment

2025-10-16 10:40:13 UTC

Naomi has grown so much over the past few months. She has become a confident and independent little girl who is brave enough to take on new challenges on her own. She demonstrates resilience, curiosity, and a positive attitude in all that she does. Naomi has been a joy in the classroom this year, and her enthusiasm and determination will continue to help her thrive next year. She is a remarkable young learner, and I am very proud of her achievements.

koencindy360 — 2025-11-10 13:24:43 UTC