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t is so encouraging to see government Grade R children still need to learn through “The creation of something new is not
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learners establish a solid foundation laid in a preschool environment and that of a primary school environment
for learning at a young age and fully children should have the opportunity to is crucial. Strong self-esteem and
understand the impact that nursery schools consolidate these skills before they are sent confidence developed in a secure
have when it comes to providing concrete, to ‘big school’. preschool environment are fundamental
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