Education

Little 5 Sandton is a nurturing preschool with dynamic Play-Based learning education. Our children are encouraged to move, experience, hear, see, name, understand and use while learning. The lessons are developmentally appropriate for each child. The playground and garden are an adventure waiting to be discovered by little inquisitive minds. Children have an innate desire for knowledge, this is nurtured by our Little 5 teachers in a safe and loving environment.

Activities

Little 5 is always a hive of activity, keeping our Little 5s busy and “play full”. This is achieved by building a solid foundation through Play.

One of South Africa’s Little 5 animals is the Red-billed buffalo weaver. The Red-billed buffalo weaver is a social bird and breathes busyness. We encourage children to continuously “busy” themselves and enjoy Little 5’s spacious outdoor play areas. Our school nurtures play in its natural nature rich grounds.

A few of our busy days have included:

• Creating a Little 5 blanket fort in the school garden.
• Coming dressed as your favourite superhero.
• A live reptile show.
• Musical jam sessions.
• Teddy Bear picnics in the garden.
• Tea parties with parents and grandparents.

Friendship

“To the world you may be one person but to one person you may the world.”- Dr Seuss.

At Little 5 friendships are formed and nourished.

• One of South Africa’s Little 5 animals is the Leopard tortoise. Like the Leopard tortoise, we recognize that all children are different and encourage them to recognize this in one another.
• Another one of South Africa’s Little 5 animals is the Elephant shrew. The Elephant shrew is often described as the cutest and this can be said for all of our children. The cutest friendships are formed on our school grounds.

Development

Play-Based learning covers the core developmental areas that build a solid foundation for our children, with the help of their parents.

• Another one of South Africa’s Little 5 animals is the Rhinoceros beetle. The Rhinoceros beetle is known for its resilience and it is the strongest of the Little 5 animals. Problem solving and concrete skills are a core focus of ours and is accentuated through purposeful play.
• Another one of South Africa’s Little 5 animals is the Ant lion. The Ant lion is a playful creature which encompasses a big part of who we are. Learning through PLAY is an integral part of our curriculum.

We attract passionate teachers and assistants, to make sure that our teaching is consistent and play rich. At Little 5, our days are filled with play, fun, love and loads of laughter.