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Our wordless books are very popular and are thoroughly enjoyed by children and parents alike. The story possibilities are endless.
Book Dash, in partnership with ChangeX, has seen some of our wordless books travel all over the world through changex.org/za/books-for-bri….
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ALT Our wordless books are very popular and are thoroughly enjoyed by children and parents alike. The story possibilities are endless. Book Dash, in partnership with ChangeX, has seen some of our wordless books travel all over the world through the “Books for Bright Futures” campaign https://www.changex.org/za/books-for-bright-futures. #bookdash #earlybookownership #everychild100books
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What’s holding back #SouthAfrica’s learners? The @WorldBank’s latest economic report reveals challenges in basic education and proposes bold reforms for a better future.
🗓️ Feb 4, 2025 | Explore insights with policymakers and thought leaders.
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ALT DATE: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. 8:30am – 10:30 (South Africa Standard Time; GMT+2)
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As we start the new school year it is important to remember that reading is also a form of play based learning. Read delightful African story books aimed at children between the ages of 0-5 around the topic of "Let's Play": bookdash.org/books?s=&bd_the…
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ALT As we start the new school year it is important to remember that reading is also a form of play based learning. You can find African story books aimed at children between the ages of 0-5 in 11 South African languages on the Book Dash website.. Read delightful stories around the topic of "Let's Play": https://bookdash.org/books?s=&bd_themes%5B%5D=lp&wpessid=33781 We have 211 original titles that have been categorised into 15 themes to assist and spark a love in early years reading. Find free books to read, download and print at https://bookdash.org/books #bookdash #earlybookownership #everychild100books
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Digital reading has increased amongst adults in South Africa, but only 5% of adults who live with children read digital materials with them. Read our recommendations for improving digital reading amongst adults and children in South Africa, and share your thoughts in the comments.
See more @NRBarometerSA findings and recommendations here tinyurl.com/58dmd5z5
#Nalibali #storytelling #Africanstories #readingforpleasure #digitalreading #literacy
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This Child Protection Week, Nal'ibali is celebrating Children's Literacy Rights. Reading stories in the mother tongue at an early age builds a strong foundation for learning and equips children to develop their potential, growing into adults who participate fully in their communities and society.
Find out how you can get involved here nalibali.org/get-involved
#childprotectionweek2024 #LiteracyRights #literacy #education #reading #childprotectionweek
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📢 New Blog Alert! 📢
Discover @collab_kids' journey piloting a transformative programme with the Gauteng Department of Education. From idea to execution, this post offers insights into challenges & triumphs. Read more: tinyurl.com/4pkbu87y
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ALT Whitney playing tug-of-war as the Kids Collab team rolls out training for one of its programmes
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Nal’ibali produces, translates, illustrates, and freely shares original, good-quality children’s stories in 11 official South African languages to address the lack of access to African children's stories. Nal’ibali calls on new and established authors to submit their African language stories here nalibali.org/stories/create-… #Nalibali #Africanstories #AfricanChildrensstories #literacy
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📚 Reading opens minds and stirs the imagination!
Listen to the @WorldBankMENA human development regional director @FadiaSaadah share her personal reflection on the importance of reading and her call for everyone to #StartTheStory: wrld.bg/Nwo050QSq56
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We recently published an update to our 2018 open licensing primer for early literacy publishers. So much has changed since then and we would love to hear from you on your experience of open licensing. Follow us on LinkedIn to join the conversation.
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Strengthen your mother tongue this International Mother Language Day. Read a storybook to your children or any other child in any of the 9 African languages in SA. Access Ulwazi Lwethu collection of African language readers for Grade R - 3 learners here ulwazilwethu.org.za/.
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📚 #ReadAtHome is making a difference! From Senegal to North Macedonia, it's expanding access to reading materials and supporting families. Let's continue the journey.
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Training young Nepalese and betting on their success has always been on the minds of Kiran & Deepa Joshi.
On this episode of Talking Development, they share with @bjerde_anna how Incessant Rain Studios is equipping many with animation design skills.
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Join us in celebrating World Read Aloud Day! 🌍📷 Reading aloud isn't just about sharing stories; it's a powerful tool in shaping young minds. Reading aloud helps children develop fluency and phonemic awareness right from the start. 📷📷#WRAD ✨
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Reading is a wonderful tool to help your young child’s brain develop and get ready for school.
Find free, downloadable books to read with your children today at bookdash.org/books
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Book Dash has hit the ground running in 2024.
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Join the @WBG_Education's #StarttheStory in celebrating the books that first captured your hearts!
We all know there are special books that children love and want to read over and over again. This cements the joy and closeness that reading together brings. Do you have one?
CALLING ALL READERS!
What book made you a reader?
Jan. 24 marks #EducationDay! Celebrate with us by sharing your favorite childhood book through a message, video, or photo using #StartTheStory.
Let's spark the joy of reading for all children!
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For #StartTheStory, Timothy Kamau @SIL_Africa provided some key insights about #Bloom a @SILintl software to create reading materials in national and local languages. The Bloom Library holds over 10,500 books!
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Why African language materials, you may ask. South Africa’s education policy recognises the importance of language competence, in particular home language, as critical in learner achievement. #MotherTongueMatters
Access #UlwaziLwethu materials here: ulwazilwethu.org.za
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Access to books and teaching/learning materials are essential to children’s learning.
We need to stress the importance of reading books for young learners, highlighted @megschleicher @thebookalliance @USAIDEducation
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📝Every child deserves a story. Join us and @megschleicher @thebookalliance @USAIDEducation to celebrate #EducationDay.
Share your story using #StartTheStory and let's make a difference together.
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