Covid-19 Response

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soaps and bodywashes
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food parcels to last a family of 5 three weeks
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meals delivered to homes
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activity packs including games and art supplies
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families received ECD resources for parents to enable learning at home
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fabric masks to feeding scheme volunteers and beneficiaries
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Book Dash books to children under 5yrs old

How to help

ECD Resources

eBooks

Book Dash (Datafree):

Beautifully illustrated and engaging downloadable ebooks for all children in multiple languages. Available as a mobile application.

https://bookdash.datafree.co/

Nal’ibali:

African stories, audio books and more in multiple languages.

https://nalibali.org/story-resources/multilingual-stories

Storyweaver:

Global library of learning materials and stories in multiple languages. The readalong function is great to give parents a break.

https://storyweaver.org.in/

Mobile applications

Wordworks:

Engaging educational app with helpful information, tips and activities for children from birth to 5 years.

https://www.wordworks.org.za/wordworks-app/

African Storybook:

Open access to picture storybooks in the languages of Africa. For children’s literacy, enjoyment and imagination.

https://www.africanstorybook.org/

Kahn Academy Kids:

A free, fun educational app for children aged 0-7 years.

https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/

Websites

Vodacom:

Free ECD resources available. No data required!

http://www.digitalclassroom.co.za/digitalclassroom/ecd-resources

Western Cape Department of Education:

School closure pack for children of all ages. Including TV and radio programmes.

https://wcedeportal.co.za/partners

Facebook

Recycle and Play

Fun activities with recycled materials.

https://www.facebook.com/recycleandplay