Esselen Heights Primary School

Grade R

Maths

Mathematics in the Foundation Phase covers five content areas. Each content area contributes to the acquisition of specific skills. Development of number sense that includes:
•the meaning of different kinds of numbers;
•the relationship between different kinds of numbers;
•the relative size of different numbers;
•representation of numbers in various ways; and
•the effect of operating with numbers.

Grade R Maths Work Sheets

English Home Language

Children are constantly developing their listening and speaking skills not only in each of the components of Language but also during other subjects. Because listening and speaking are crucial to all learning, it is important that these skills are effectively developed early in a child’s academic life. Hence, in the Foundation Phase, there is time specifically dedicated to the development of these two important skills.

Grade R English Work Sheets

Life Skills

The Life Skills subject is aimed at guiding and preparing learners for life . Through Life Skills learners are exposed to
• physical, social, personal, emotional and cognitive development;
• creative and aesthetic skills and knowledge through engaging in dance, music, drama and visual art activities;
• knowledge of personal health and safety;
• understanding of the relationship between people and the environment;
• awareness of social relationships, technological processes and elementary science.

Grade R Life Skills Worksheets