September in South Africa is Heritage Month, with National Heritage Day celebrated on the 24th of September. The day is also known as ‘Shaka Day’ or ‘Shaka’s Day’, wherein it commemorates the legendary King Shaka Zulu. He played an important role in uniting different Zulu clans into one cohesive Zulu nation in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Every…
Learning through play is an essential part of a child’s cognitive and physical development. Having an adequate amount of daily playtime in the early years of a child’s life can have tremendous long-term benefits. Educational toys help stimulate a child’s creativity, build self-confidence and improve fine motor skills. There are many educational toys on the…
School holiday programmes allow children to develop social skills, build self esteem, appreciate differences, have fun and enjoy quality child care. The holiday programme also help to improve their physical and mental health by including constructive activities for children. The Early Education Centre (TEEC) recently hosted a Character-Building School Holiday Programme which provides care, nutrition…
When on their journey, it’s important that children have a healthy environment in which to grow and learn. Parents and guardians play a vital role in the lives of children from the very beginning, influencing the way they approach learning. This post highlights the importance of the role parents play in early childhood development. Parent…
To celebrate the hard work and success of our youth during this Youth Month, The Early Education Centre (TEEC) would like to share Jasmine’s story. TEEC is a place that aims to build up all people that come through this organisation. TEEC would like to celebrate Jasmine’s growth at the centre and share her story…
The school holidays are always a good time for children, not so much for parents. Routines are out of place and good babysitters are hard to find. As a solution, The Early Education Centre (TEEC) hosts a Character-Building School Holiday Programme. Character building at an early age is important for helping your child grow into…
Improving the skills of educators is essential for the effective education of our children. Creating a healthy and productive environment for the training and development of educators is a priority for the The Early Education Centre (TEEC). We aim to provide those in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector with the opportunity to upskill, which…
“A society’s true character is measured by how it treats its children.” – Nelson Mandela The Early Education Centre (TEEC) shares the belief that a community should invest in early childhood development (ECD). TEEC’s mission is to increase access and deliver quality by improving early learning education for vulnerable young children by empowering unskilled as…
Bonita Daniels founded The Early Education Center (TEEC) in 2009, intent on having a positive impact on her community. She continues to empower adults and children through the TEEC projects. These projects promote engagement within the community, teacher training and provide quality learning experiences for young children. Bonita’s Story The TEEC came to be through…
Dr Freda Kim who is from South Korea is the founder of World Play Day. This day is celebrated on the 28 May and is celebrated in 40 countries (includinig us. S.A) and is recognized on the UNICEF South African calendar of events. The theme for this special day is “sustainable play” WHY PLAY? Play…