The second virtual AGM of Cotlands took place on Tuesday, 7 September 2021. Dr Monica Stach, CEO of Cotlands welcomed...
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ECD Census 2021
Lego Foundation have partnered with the Department of Basic Education to conduct a census on ECD programmes. On Thursday, 26...
Improving ECD services in Orange Farm
Working side by side to improve ECD services in Orange Farm Tap to select the previous period Next Our Gauteng...
Fairy tales characters impart important lessons to children about life and the world around them
When children listen to fairy tales and stories or look at books they develop listening skills. They have an opportunity...
The Alphabet
Learning the sounds of the letters of the alphabet is important for early literacy skills The process of early literacy...
Playing with objects help children develop problem solving skills
Interactive object play with adults and peers benefits children’s social development. Object play also contributes to cognitive development. When children...
Creating a balance between adult directed play and child directed play.
Children depend on adults to ensure that they are able to play. Adults have the responsibility to be able to...
Six stages of play
Did you know that there are six stages of play during early childhood that takes place at different ages of...
Types of free play activities
Set up stations with different activities each day for children to choose from during free play time.Children also need enough...
A need for ECD sector changes in 2021
As advocates for children, Cotlands demands reform in the ECD sector and government’s commitment to invest in children’s early education....