By Obakeng Maje
Taung- Lesedi-Bokamoso nursery in Pudimoe location, near Taung bade a farewell to more than 22 young graduates on Saturday, who will be in Grade R next year.

Parents and children alike packed Pudimoe Community Hall to experience a mouth-watering sent-off of young warriors who will be starting their long fundamental walk in betterment.

Lesedi-Bokamoso nursery is the Early Childhood Learning Centre caters for children from 0 to 5 years of age.

The owner of the nursery, Sophy Mokae said even though they operating from a rented building, her nursery offers a big outdoor space and calm surroundings for the children.

“The unique aspects of the nursery are the low ratio of children to teachers, the high level of trained teachers, the ability to provide designated areas for differing age groups and the multicultural community” Mokae said.

She said while providing for the early childhood needs of the typical concerns, the nursery has a variety of activities to choose from, giving the learners the ultimate choice of what to work on.

Mokae said even though they experienced some challenges through the year, she is pleased with children and sent her gratitude to all parents who trusted her enough to bring their children to the nursery.

“We’re faced with difficulties like the building we use, we pay a massive rent every month and we would like to have our own place. So, to anyone who would be interested in donating anything that could be helpful, please come forward” Mokae said.

However, she said she enjoys being surrounded by children and advised parents to bring their children to the nursery as that will help them develop.

“Our teachers teach important concepts in English, language and reading. We allow small groups of children to practice literacy skills with hands-on activities like discussing books, or playing rhyming games” Mokae concludes.

North West Social Development social worker Galaletsang Mogapi said Early Childhood Learning Centers are an important piece of an early learning experiences.

“Young children are motivated and eager to learn when they have the ability to choose which direction to take their learning. According to the statistics, students’ motivation to learn and succeed is directly affected by learning activities that are engaging and appropriately challenging. Centers provide the opportunity for children to take risks in learning by trying new or different challenges at their own pace. Centers don’t require children to keep up with the rest of the class, complete tasks they’re not developmentally ready for or study material that they have already learned” Mogapi said.

Anyone who would like to donate anything useful to Sophy Mokae can contact her on 0710471101 or 0820480934.
-TDN
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