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Grade RR • Age 5 Grade R • Age 6

Pre-Primary School – Gordon's Bay

Foundation Phase • Grade RR • Grade R • Ages 5-6

Building Strong Foundations Through Play

Traditional learning methods that prepare your child for formal schooling with confidence and joy

Serving Gordon's Bay, Somerset West, Strand & Helderberg

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Creative Play
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Early Literacy
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Number Concepts
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Social Skills

Our Teaching Approach

A progressive, play-based curriculum that respects your child's developmental journey

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Start Small, Grow Steadily

Children begin with one or two focus areas, gradually expanding as they build confidence and master foundational skills. This incremental approach ensures solid understanding without overwhelming young learners.

Hands-On, Minds-On

Through tactile experiences, creative activities, and guided play, children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills naturally. Every activity is designed to engage multiple senses and learning styles.

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Ready for Grade 1

We prepare children for the transition to formal schooling by developing essential pre-literacy, pre-numeracy, and social skills. Your child will enter Grade 1 confident and eager to learn.

Comprehensive Development Focus

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Cognitive Skills

Problem-solving, memory, and logical thinking

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Language Development

Vocabulary, listening, and communication skills

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Fine Motor Skills

Pencil grip, cutting, and hand-eye coordination

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Gross Motor Skills

Balance, coordination, and physical confidence

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Emotional Intelligence

Self-awareness and emotional regulation

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Social Development

Sharing, cooperation, and friendship skills

A Day in Our Pre-Primary

Structured yet flexible daily routines that nurture growth through purposeful play and exploration

Our Daily Rhythm

8:00-8:30

🌅 Morning Welcome

Gentle start with free play, puzzles, and settling activities

8:30-9:00

⭕ Circle Time

Weather, calendar, songs, and sharing news - building confidence and language skills

9:00-10:00

📚 Literacy Exploration

Story time, letter recognition, phonics games, and pre-writing activities

10:00-10:30

🍎 Snack & Social Time

Healthy eating habits and table manners in a social setting

10:30-11:15

🏃 Outdoor Adventure

Physical play, nature exploration, and gross motor development

11:15-12:00

🔢 Mathematics Discovery

Counting, sorting, patterns, shapes through hands-on activities

12:00-12:45

🎨 Creative Expression

Art, music, drama - fostering creativity and self-expression

12:45-13:00

📖 Closing Circle

Reflection, story, and preparation for home time

Weekly Enrichment Activities

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Monday

Reading

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Tuesday

Music & Movement

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Wednesday

Science Discovery

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Thursday

Baking Fun

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Friday

Show & Tell

The Perfect Balance

Our curriculum thoughtfully balances structured learning with free exploration, individual activities with group collaboration, and indoor learning with outdoor discovery - all tailored to your child's developmental stage.

When They're Ready

Progressive Transition to Digital Learning

As your child masters foundational skills, we thoughtfully introduce our award-winning online platform - one subject at a time

Building the Bridge to Digital Excellence

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Traditional Foundation

Hands-on learning, play-based activities, building core skills

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Skill Mastery

Demonstrating readiness through consistent achievement

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Digital Integration

Introducing MobyMax for enhanced, personalized learning

Natural Progression Pathways

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Mathematics

Traditional
Digital

Master: Counting to 100, basic shapes, simple patterns

Transition to: MobyMax adaptive math games and exercises

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Reading & Phonics

Traditional
Digital

Master: Letter recognition, basic phonics, sight words

Transition to: Interactive reading stories and phonics games

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Writing Skills

Traditional
Digital

Master: Proper pencil grip, letter formation, name writing

Transition to: Digital writing practice and word building

Why This Approach Works

Perfect Timing

Introducing technology when developmentally appropriate

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Individual Pace

Each child progresses at their own comfortable speed

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Confidence First

Strong foundation ensures success with digital tools

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Proven Results

Award-winning platform enhances established skills

Ready to Begin Your Child's Journey?

Start with traditional foundation learning and seamlessly progress to our award-winning digital platform when your child is ready

Learn More About Our Program

Learning on a Real Farm

Our unique farm campus in Gordon's Bay provides the perfect environment for focused learning. Away from distractions, surrounded by nature, your child can concentrate on catching up and excelling.

  • Peaceful, distraction-free environment
  • Outdoor learning opportunities
  • Small class sizes
  • Safe, secure campus
Ambition International School farm campus

Award-Winning Educational Technology

MobyMax has won multiple awards for educational excellence

MobyMax educational awards and recognition

Building Tomorrow's Foundation Today

Give your child the strongest possible start to their educational journey. Connect with us to learn more about our Pre-Primary program for Grade RR and Grade R.

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Ages 5-6 Years
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Foundation Phase
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Play-Based Learning