Early exposure to numbers and counting is just as important as exposure to letters, words and reading. Here are some simple strategies to help children come to grips with the four pillars of mathematics.
Teaching and Learning
At Silvermine Academy, we emphasise the importance of consistent boundaries and structure. Clear boundaries that are set to nurture essential skills can help teenagers to feel physically and emotionally safe.
The International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) offers an excellent opportunity for students to learn new things about the subject from problem-solving to excelling in higher education and future careers.
It is important to recognise the value of the psychological safety that neurodivergent students feel in an assisted learning environment, especially once they have established a routine and can predict their immediate future.
Waldorf kindergartens introduce children to a world beyond their homes, where they can safely expand their horizons while attuning to nature’s rhythms.
Black teachers exercising agency in white-majority schools represent a beacon of hope, offering a promising vision for a more inclusive and socially-just future for South African education.