First Step Preschool Day/Aftercare

Welcome back to First Step ready for term 3❣️

Holiday fun

Build fine motor skills using household utensils? You bet!

Here's my favorite collection for toddlers and preschoolers: https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/how-to-build-fine-motor-skills-development-using-household-utensils/

Dear mothers, we want to honor each and every one of you. You are truly amazing blessings from the Lord, and He sees the love you have poured into your families.

In the middle of the joys and challenges of motherhood, remember that you are seen, treasured, and deeply loved by your heavenly Father. He knows your heart's desires, and He promises to guide and strengthen you every step of the way.

Even in moments of doubt or uncertainty, hold fast to the promise that the Lord is faithful. He delights in you and your family, and longs to shower you with His grace and favor. Your children are in the loving hands of the Lord, and He is the One who will lead them in paths of righteousness and wisdom.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those around you.

May you be abundantly blessed!

Blessed Good Friday❣️

Let us take a moment to remember the incredible sacrifice that our Lord Jesus made for us to live forever forgiven, righteous, and completely accepted before God.

May you experience His love afresh as you meditate on this truth: He died for us while we were still sinners, and through His finished work, He justified us and reconciled us to the Father (Rom. 5:6–10).

That’s the good news! The finished work of Jesus has set us free to live in the fullness of all His promises.
Lay hold of every promise Jesus died to give you—health and wholeness for your body, victory over every sin and curse, and good success in every area of your life!

The Basics of Pre-Writing Lines & Shapes

Read more about their development here:

https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/basics-pre-writing-activities-skills-kids

As we step into 2024, I want to encourage you with this verse in Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV): “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Regardless of how this past year has gone for you, let this powerful promise fill your heart with hope and anticipation that the Lord is with you, and will be by your side as you step into the new year.
May you experience peace and joy in your heart, and that it shall be a robust and healthy year for you and your family in Jesus Name.

Blessed New Year💕

What an impact just talking about what you’re doing can have on your child’s vocabulary!

Happiness is a state of mind.

It's that time of year when some children and "parents" have uplifted spirits, while others feel dejected. Use this picture to discuss that JOY is a choice; it comes from within.

NOBODY can make them feel less or more about themselves. That power rests in their own heads, hearts, and hands. 🧠❤️👋

Will you be one of the early birds 🦅 ❓

. 3…

The earliest bird will catch the giant worm‼️
Keep a close eye 👁️ open🤯

Please read this info

New laws for schools in South Africa – big changes for homeschooling and language policies move ahead New laws for schools are one step closer to reality in South Africa.

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The arms have to catch up with the head.

Did you know?
A baby's head is proportionately much bigger than the length of their arms.

In a 5/6-year-old, the relationship between the length of her limbs and the size of her head indicates that she is almost ready physically not only to use
✅the large muscles to sit upright and sit quietly
✅the small muscles of her hands and eyes to write letters and numbers and learn to read
✅but also she still needs to play a little, climb and chat.

📗excerpt from Ready to learn, Ready for school by Dr Melodie de Jager .

Download your FREE chapter here:https://www.mindmoves.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dr-Melodie-de-Jager_Overview-of-books.docx.pdf

Learn more about School Readiness @ Mind Moves here: https://elearning.mindmoves.co.za/school-readiness/