Brackendowns Pre School www.Thekidzhive.co.za - Alberton

At The Kidz Hive, we are committed to providing a safe, loving, and supportive environment where children can grow with confidence from newborn to Grade R.

We understand how important early childhood is, and we focus on building strong foundations in emotional security, social development, and early learning skills.

Our space is designed to feel like a second home, where every child is cared for, encouraged, and given the freedom to explore and learn at their own pace.

We combine structured routines with playful, hands-on learning experiences that are age-appropriate and engaging.

With the guidance of qualified ECD practitioners, each child receives individual attention and support to help them develop confidence, independence, and a love for learning in a safe and nurturing environment.

Our Baby Class:

Each child gets their own cot and pigeonhole for belongings.
Free play area and controlled play area.
Sensory play and baby yoga
Encouragement for movement and crawling.
Secure, soothing space.
Focus on reaching, gasping and kicking.
Teacher and Teachers assistant in class.
Learn through play sing and routine activities.
Blocks and building construction area.
Soft toy area.
Focus on tummy time.
Toys to improve gross motor skills.
Focus on basic starting vocabulary.
Toys to improve fine motor skills.
Hand-eye coordination play.
Winnie the Pooh (2 Years)
Each child gets their pigeonhole for belongings.
Activities that encourage communication
Free play area and controlled play area.
Sensory play.
Encouragement for movement.
Secure, soothing space.
Music and dance fun.
Teacher and Teachers assistant in class.
Learn through play sing and routine activities.
Blocks and building construction area.
Yellow Turtles (3-4 Years)
Rest Mats.
Blocks and puzzles.
Free play area and controlled play area.
Reading corner.
Art and Crafts.
Make and bake.
Music and dance fun.
Focus on potty-training at age 3.
Teacher and Teachers assistant in class.
Learn through play sing and routine activities.
Grade R and RR
CAPS learning and teaching.
Reading corner and pretend play.
Report cards at end of each term.
Assessment weekly.
Structured learning.
Formal curriculum.
Daily programme with teacher guided activities.
Assessment types:
Diagnostic Formative Interim Summative
Teaching strategies:
Visualization *Cooperative learning *Inquiry-based instruction * Differentiation * Technology in the classroom * Behaviour management * Professional development