Progress Report: Grayson Levi Van Rheede by Cindy van Heerden

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Educator: Tracey Trollip

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Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth: 07/09/2022

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Height: 97 cm

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Weight: 12.2 kg

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Body Awareness:

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Grayson is developing good body awareness and shows a growing understanding of his own body. He can copy actions and point to parts of his body and face when asked, demonstrating recognition and coordination. He is also able to maintain his balance during activities, showing increasing control and confidence in his movements. With continued practice and encouragement, Grayson is steadily developing his physical awareness and coordination. Well done!

Fine Motor:

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Grayson has made steady progress in developing his fine motor skills this year. He shows a clear right-hand preference and uses a four-finger grip when holding crayons and pencils. With encouragement and support, he is learning to participate in activities such as tracing, colouring, building puzzles and threading beads. He particularly enjoys playdough activities, exploring rolling, pinching, squashing and shaping, which help to strengthen his hands and fingers. These experiences have supported his coordination and confidence in using his hands. With continued practice, Grayson is gradually becoming more independent and skilled in fine motor tasks. Good job!

Gross Motor:

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Grayson shows great confidence and independence in his gross motor skills. He enjoys a wide range of physical activities and moves with coordination and control. He demonstrates good balance and stability while running, climbing and participating in obstacle courses. He actively engages in activities that involve jumping, stretching and bending, showing enthusiasm and energy. His confidence in moving his body freely allows him to explore and enjoy physical play, and he rarely requires assistance in these activities. Gross motor play is a strength, and his enjoyment of being active contributes positively to his overall physical development and classroom participation.

Visual Development:

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Grayson is developing his visual perception and recognition skills. He enjoys observing and copying actions after me and his peers, particularly when identifying and naming shapes, numbers and colours. He is gradually learning to make connections between what he sees and the corresponding concepts, demonstrating growing attention and focus. With guidance and encouragement, he is developing confidence in recognising patterns, matching objects and participating in activities that involve visual discrimination. These experiences are helping to strengthen his visual processing skills and build a foundation for early numeracy and literacy development.

Auditory Development:

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Grayson has made steady progress in developing his auditory skills this year. He responds well to familiar sounds and instructions and is beginning to recognise and imitate simple sounds and words. He enjoys listening to songs, rhymes and stories and is able to copy words and sounds when modelled, demonstrating growing auditory discrimination and memory. With continued encouragement, he is becoming more confident in following instructions, engaging with auditory activities and participating in classroom routines. His enjoyment of listening and responding to sounds reflects his emerging communication skills and overall engagement in learning.

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Art:

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Grayson is beginning to explore his creativity through a variety of art activities. He enjoys experimenting with colours, shapes and materials and is developing his ability to copy and create simple patterns and designs. While he requires support and encouragement for activities such as colouring, drawing and cutting, he engages enthusiastically when guided. Grayson particularly enjoys sensory art experiences, such as playing with playdough, exploring textures and using different tools to make marks and shapes. These activities help him develop his fine motor skills, hand–eye coordination and creative expression. With continued encouragement, he is gradually gaining confidence in expressing his ideas and experimenting with different artistic materials.

Music and Rhythm:

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Grayson is beginning to explore music and rhythm with interest and enjoyment. He responds positively to songs, rhymes and musical activities, often listening attentively and observing the actions of his friends. While he requires encouragement to participate, he is willing to try simple movements and actions to music, such as clapping, tapping or swaying. Grayson also shows curiosity in experimenting with different sounds and instruments, enjoying the sensory experience of producing noise and rhythm. These activities support his listening skills, coordination and early understanding of rhythm and beat. With continued guidance and encouragement, he is gradually gaining confidence in expressing himself through music and movement.

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Grayson has grown into a gentle and friendly little boy who is becoming more comfortable interacting with his peers. Although he communicates only a few words, he enjoys being near his friends and is beginning to say their names. He often lets others go first, showing his calm and easygoing nature. With ongoing support and encouragement, Grayson has gradually become more confident in participating in group activities and expressing his needs. His kindness, willingness to observe, and enjoyment of being part of the classroom community reflect his developing social confidence.

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Grayson is beginning to develop early literacy skills and shows interest in books, stories and printed materials. While he does not yet communicate extensively, he enjoys listening to stories and looking at pictures, demonstrating curiosity and engagement. He is starting to recognise and copy letters, numbers, shapes and simple words when modelled by me or his peers. Grayson benefits from support and encouragement to participate in literacy activities, including tracing, colouring letters and identifying familiar symbols. These experiences are helping him develop early reading and writing skills, as well as his understanding of symbols and print.

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Grayson is beginning to develop his language and communication skills. His pronunciation is still emerging, and he usually speaks in one- to two-word phrases. He communicates effectively through body language and facial expressions, showing his needs and feelings in non-verbal ways. Grayson enjoys listening and is willing to try copying new words in English, Afrikaans and basic sign language when modelled by his teacher. With gentle encouragement and repeated exposure, he is gradually developing his vocabulary, pronunciation and confidence in expressing himself across different languages.

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Grayson is beginning to develop his early numeracy skills. He can count from 1 to 5 independently and is willing to try counting in a group setting. He is learning to recognise and copy numbers, as well as identify simple shapes and colours when modelled by his teacher or peers. With support and encouragement, Grayson is developing an understanding of basic mathematical concepts such as matching, sorting and recognising patterns. His curiosity and willingness to participate in counting and number activities reflect his growing confidence and interest in early numeracy. Wonderful work, Grayson!

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Grayson is a gentle and sweet boy who has grown so much this year. It has been a joy to watch him develop his skills, confidence and curiosity, and his calm, friendly nature has been a delight in the classroom. We will miss his presence dearly and wish him all the very best for the year ahead. Keep shining!

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