by Julie | Jun 11, 2018 | Blog
We were delighted to host Ian and Ilze from Ecobrick Exchange, an environmental awareness enterprise based in the Cape, to run some training on how to build using eco-bricks.
These “bricks” are made by filling 2 litre coke bottles with non-biodegradable, non-recyclable packaging – polystyrene, cellophane, chip packets, straws, plastic bags, cling wrap, etc.
Once they have been stuffed so full that you can stand on them, then they are ready for building.
At the training, lessons on how to mobilise support for an EcoBrick project were given and solutions to potential challenges discussed. Then after learning how to make EcoBlocks (EcoBricks made into modular pieces that fit together), the delegates were shown how to use these EcoBlocks to build a raised vegetable garden.
Each delegate committed to start one project, and we’ll share their progress along the way. More than 10 different NGOs were involved in this training and the investment made by the sponsors, Ndaka Safari Lodge, will send ripples of change into many different communities, and we are so grateful for them for enabling this training to happen.
Singakwenza is now a hub where you can drop off your EcoBricks and those who need them for projects will be able to collect them from our office. We can’t wait to see the EcoBrick Exchange vision spreading throughout KZN.
by Julie | May 2, 2018 | Blog
We all know that encouraging children to “build” is beneficial, but do you know why?
The number of skills that this type of activity offers children is amazing! Children are given the opportunity to develop:
– Visual-spatial awareness, which is needed for https://www.pass4lead.com/700-260.html reading and writing
– Problem-solving and critical thinking, which are important for Maths and Science
– Fine motor manipulation and strength
– Motor planning and control
– Creativity and imagination
– Concentration and focus
– Social skills and cooperation
Often we think these skills only develop if our https://www.pass4lead.com/700-039.html children have access to blocks or Lego. Try giving your children whatever is in your recycling packet – you will be AMAZED at what they create! And if you join in with the fun, you add a whole new dimension to your child’s learning.
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by Julie | Jan 20, 2018 | Blog
The Singakwenza team were delighted to have been selected as joint winners of Best Non Centre Based Programme of the Year at the National Development Agency awards ceremony held in December. The National Development Agency is a branch of the Department of Social Development, and their annual awards are to recognise those that are making a difference in the South African Early Childhood Development space.
This national acknowledgement of the impact of our programme came with R30 000 in prize money, which will be used in helping the programme to train more practitioners and improve access to quality Early Childhood Education for young children.
by Julie | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog
Lots of educators have been very busy preparing their https://www.pass4lead.com/640-553.html classrooms for the new intake of learners this year. Charts in the classroom are an important part of the learning process and are not just there to make the classroom look pretty! However, often the ones that you buy are expensive, not suitable and sometimes even incorrect. Our creches use number charts made from cardboard (the bottom of a beer box works well) with pictures https://www.pass4lead.com/700-802.html from the supermarket specials’ brochures, attached to a rope made from plastic bags. Simple and effective, this chart is used daily in our creches.
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by Julie | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog
What an honour! Singakwenza was awarded Social Enterprise of the Year 2017 by the Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business at their gala dinner on Friday 10th November.
Some of the criteria that the judges took into consideration were the financial stability and sustainability of the organisation, the sustainability of its programmes, the growth of beneficiaries over the last two years, and the collaboration with other NGO’s.
This prestigious award is such a wonderful testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment that our passionate team puts in every day, and we are so grateful 300-101 vce to have received this recognition from the local business community.
We could not have achieved this without the continued 300-075 vce support that we receive, and we want to thank you for the part you play in enabling us to continue to provide solid educational https://www.pass4lead.com/640-864.html foundations for over 1 000 children every month.
Just a reminder that you can keep updated with our news on Facebook (www.facebook.com/singakwenza) or on Instagram (www.instagram.com/@singakwenza_ecd).
If you haven’t got a MySchool card (www.myschool.co.za/supporter/apply/) or linked your MySchool to your Woolies card yet (http://www.myschool.co.za/cardholders/link-your-woolworths-card), please consider doing it now. Anything you spend over the Festive Season will help us to receive more funds without it costing https://www.pass4lead.com/642-996.html you a cent.
by Julie | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog
Threading and sewing involve complicated brain processes and are excellent activities to develop bilateral coordination. The left side of your brain controls the right side of your body, and the right side of your brain controls the left side of your body. When a child is “sewing” around this cereal box truck, both sides of his brain are having to give messages to both sides of his body AT THE SAME TIME. Even passing the drinking straw needle from one hand to the other involves this bilateral coordination. Add the instruction that the child has to follow the series of holes around the truck, and this activity now includes development of sequencing and motor planning (Which muscles must I move next 100-105 vce to ensure my needle goes into the correct hole?) The little one who did the activity in the picture coped with the bilateral coordination but needs more practice with sequencing. We use the strands from butternut pocket bags as our “thread” and you can cut shapes out of cardboard cereal boxes to match 200-105 vce whatever theme you are doing for the week.
