The kibooks.online platform provides children with online access to reading material, including thousands of books. The online platform kibooks.online provides children with access to about 8,000 books. The organisation behind the e-library, Qualibooks Group, aims to...
The Qualibooks Group is looking to bring the fun back to reading with its online platform, kibooks.online. A fully online platform, kibooks.online provides children with access to around 8 000 books that they can read anywhere and at any time, says Christopher de...
Unlock the secrets to supporting your child’s reading journey in the coming year Image: Pexels Around the globe, classrooms are embracing a Structured Literacy approach to foster effective reading skills. Parents play a pivotal role in this process, needing to...
The online application system is being blamed for thousands of pupils missing out on school. While school began a week ago, thousands of pupils in Gauteng have not yet started their academic year. Unhappy parents have resorted to visiting the district offices in...
Reforming the education system is a bit like providing cough syrup for severe Covid-19. Hope, I am afraid, will not come from reform. We will only find it in total and complete system transformation. Literacy let-down In June we discovered that in 2021, according to...
Mother helping her son with his homework (Photo by: Godong/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Afirst of its kind survey focusing on learner experiences has found that parental involvement in their child’s education has proven to result in safer environments,...
It’s that time of the year when students experience what is called ‘year-end fatigue’ – whether they be matrics getting ready for the most important exams of their school career, senior high school students aiming to perform at their best as they progress towards...
Reading opens up a world of possibilities for kids. Their vocabulary, imagination and curiosity expand as they learn to read. Books with rhymes, rhythms, and repetition captivate their attention. Reading books fosters brain connections essential for the development of...
Basic education minister says her department is working with provinces to intensify the delivery of school infrastructure as the world marks World Teachers’ Day on Thursday. Minister of basic education Angie Motshekga. Image: ANDREWS Basic education minister...
There are so many benefits of reading to children and it is one of the most special activities you can engage in. It is also one of the most important. The best gift you can give your child is to start reading to them from a young age, long before they are able to...
Gauteng has had more than 700 000 online admissions applications to schools for 2024. Picture: iStock The Gauteng department of education is confident the placement process will go better than in previous years, despite applications to some schools being way higher...
The Department of Basic Education has wrapped up public consultations on its new proposed laws for schools in South Africa in eight provinces, with the Northern Cape the latest region to weigh in on the controversial changes. As has been the pattern across all...
Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental wellbeing. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, cognition and educational attainment in adolescence and adulthood. It...
E-books are becoming a more popular choice among kids, but is high-tech as good as print for the youngest readers? Find out how they stack up. When Maggie Moore, a suburban Denver mom, was literally weighing her packing options for a family trip, she was stumped by...
A survey found only 32% of adults in South Africa read books regularly. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga this week encouraged parents to get books for their children to stimulate a culture of reading from a young age, after a survey found only 32% of...
Reading with comprehension is a vital skill that lays the foundation for a child’s academic success and life-long learning. However, more than simply decoding words, children must fully comprehend what they read to benefit from the reading experience. Shortfalls in...