Progress Report: Nakoya Sibanda by Cindy van Heerden

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Educator: Deirdre Hatton-Jones

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Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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2022/04/27

Height:

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102cm

Weight:

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16.3kg

Body Awareness:

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Nakoya takes great pleasure in learning about the functions of his body through rhymes such as “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” He can confidently name his basic body parts, including his arms, legs, hands and feet. He enjoys activities that require the use of both hands, such as rolling playdough with a rolling pin, which helps develop his hand–eye coordination. Nakoya can also throw and catch a ball using both hands and is enthusiastic about sensory play, particularly filling containers with sand, which further strengthens his fine motor skills. He is making steady progress in developing coordination and control. I am so proud of you, Nakoya!

Fine Motor:

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Nakoya is beginning to explore his creativity through a variety of art and construction activities. He takes pleasure in building with wooden blocks and is developing confidence as he constructs simple towers. During painting activities, especially with watercolours, he expresses his ideas freely and is gradually improving his cutting skills, learning to open and close scissors correctly with gentle guidance. He also enjoys tearing up magazines to make collages and is keen to explore different art materials to create his own pieces.

Nakoya is making steady and encouraging progress in developing his creative skills.

Gross Motor:

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Nakoya is beginning to participate more confidently in movement activities and shows growing interest during action songs and rhymes such as “The Freeze Dance.” He takes pleasure in running and kicking the ball alongside his peers. He is also keen to join in group games like “The Ants Go Marching,” where he practises marching on the spot. Nakoya is right-hand dominant and is gradually building confidence in his physical abilities. He enjoys riding the bikes in the playground and is learning to take turns while playing with others. Keep having fun, Nakoya!

Visual Development:

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Nakoya is beginning to develop his early visual perceptual skills. He shows interest in exploring pictures, shapes and colours and can participate in simple matching and sorting activities with guidance. He is able to build a three-piece puzzle and is starting to recognise basic shapes and colours during play-based activities. With regular practice and gentle encouragement, his confidence and visual discrimination skills will continue to grow.

Auditory Development:

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Nakoya is making steady progress in his auditory perceptual skills. He listens attentively to songs and rhymes and enjoys joining in with group singing. He shows interest in action songs and can recognise and respond to different sounds in his environment, including musical instruments. He is also able to identify simple animal sounds, such as a dog barking or a cat meowing, and can imitate them when prompted. With continued exposure to a variety of listening and sound-based activities, his ability to attend to and interpret sounds will continue to grow. Excellent effort, Nakoya!

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Art:

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Nakoya is making wonderful progress in his creative art activities. He takes great pleasure in painting and is developing better control when using a paintbrush. He confidently scribbles and creates horizontal and vertical lines with crayons. He enjoys sensory experiences, such as playing with shaving cream, and is practising his threading skills to improve accuracy and coordination.

Nakoya is also eager to explore different materials—such as tissue paper, paint, and macaroni—which allows him to engage with various textures and express his creativity in meaningful ways.

Music and Rhythm:

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Nakoya listens attentively to familiar songs and enjoys singing along with his peers. He is developing his ability to follow a steady beat and is beginning to show increasing confidence in expressing himself through music and movement. With continued encouragement and participation, he will further strengthen his sense of rhythm, coordination, and musical expression. He is enthusiastic about using instruments such as shakers and bells, which adds to his enjoyment of music time.

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Nakoya is a cheerful little boy who is making steady progress in his social and emotional development. He is learning to manage his feelings and is gradually developing the ability to share and take turns during play. Nakoya is becoming more confident in his interactions and is building positive relationships with both his peers and adults. His growing social skills are a joy to see!

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Nakoya shows a growing interest in literacy activities and is able to sit quietly for short periods during morning ring time discussions. He listens attentively to short stories and can identify and name familiar objects and animals in books. He takes pleasure in joining in with rhymes and songs such as Old MacDonald, often repeating familiar phrases or words. During drawing and colouring activities, he enjoys experimenting with crayons and chalk, showing increasing control and coordination in his hand movements.

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Although Nakoya does not always attend our morning ring time lessons, he listens attentively when present and is beginning to show an interest in learning additional languages and basic sign language. He enjoys repeating simple words and phrases during group activities and tries his best to participate. With more consistent attendance and gentle encouragement, he will continue to build confidence in expressing himself through both spoken and signed communication.

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Nakoya is showing steady progress in his numeracy skills. He is still learning to identify colours and shapes and benefits from gentle encouragement and guidance. With consistent support, he will continue to build confidence and develop these skills. During learning activities and games, he takes pleasure in counting out blocks with assistance, which helps strengthen his counting abilities and keeps him engaged. He is also keen to trace numbers and, with continued practice and encouragement, will further develop control and confidence in this skill.

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Nakoya is a happy and curious learner who takes great pleasure in exploring and participating in a variety of classroom activities. He enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring the equipment and engaging in physical play. He approaches tasks with interest and is developing confidence in trying new activities. Nakoya interacts kindly with his peers and is gradually building positive relationships within the class. He is a kind-hearted little boy who continues to make steady progress and demonstrates a genuine love of learning. Wishing you a happy and restful festive season, Nakoya!

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