21 february : international mother language day
Celebrate International Mother Language Day with our Caring Kids Stories, a delightful collection of 7 fun and heart-warming tales featuring pets, farm animals, a donkey, and a goat, and the special ways they touch the lives of those who care for them. Designed to inspire empathy and a love for reading, these stories are illustrated in colour and are available for FREE download in 6 South African languages, perfectly suited for learners in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases.
Kittens... kittens... kittens!
Belinda learns that having her beautiful cat spayed stops more kittens being born. In this way we can make sure that no babies end up without a loving home.
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​​​Refer to Lesson Plans:
Grade R Term 2
Grade 1 Terms 1 & 3
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eBook includes interactive activities
Molo, king of the dump
Vusi’s story is about courage and friendship, showing how love for a homeless goat can inspire a boy to overcome fear and fight for what matters. This is a tale of resilience, and the power of compassion to transform even the hardest life.
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​Refer to Lesson Plans:
Grade 1 Term 1 & 2
Grade 2 Term 3
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eBook includes interactive activities
Oskar, the Watch-Pig
Willem and Annamaria love their pig Oskar so much that they cannot imagine sending him off to market, and Willem even decides he wants to stop eating bacon altogether. When Oskar saves the farm from a fire, Father agrees that Oskar should stay on the farm as a companion friend.
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Refer to Lesson Plans:
Grade 1 Term 2; Grade 2 Term 2; Grade 3 Term 1
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eBook includes interactive activities
The Story of Thabo and Thabisile​
The twins in this story learn that in any relationship life works best when we give and receive. If we only take without giving anything from our side, we miss out on the good things others can share with us.
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Refer to Lesson Plans:
Grade 3 Term 1
Grade 4 Term 1
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eBook includes interactive activities
The dog who lost her coat
Tebogo learns that our companion animals need to be free from fleas, ticks, and other parasites so they can stay happy and healthy. By taking Lana to the vet, giving her medicine, and keeping her bedding clean, Tebogo helps her grow her hair back, and feel better.
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Refer to Lesson Plan Grade 1 Term 1
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eBook includes interactive activities
Palesa finds a friend
Palesa is brave enough to stop the boy and
Mrs Malusi from abusing Obo, showing that we can all speak up when animals are suffering. Because she speaks out, Obo finds a loving home and becomes part of a family that keeps each other safe.
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Refer to Lesson Plans
Grade 1 Terms 1 - 3
Grade 2 Term 1
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eBook includes interactive activities
The Precious Gift
This is a tale of Thabo and a donkey foal called Chipo who becomes his best friend.
As they grow up together, Thabo learns about kindness, responsibility, and how to care for animals. This touching story shows that donkeys are true treasures, loyal companions who give back when treated with love.
​​​​​​​Refer to Lesson Plans: Grade R Term 3​
Grade 1 Term 2 ; Grade 2 Term 3
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eBook includes interactive activities
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