Reading aloud in the early years is crucial
24 Jan 2021
Reading for joy: Nal’ibali publishes stories every year and encourages adults to read to the children in their lives
Fewer children are in early childhood development centres now than in the past 18 years, which means scores are bereft of meals, safety, and early learning opportunities. To help remind caregivers of the simple power of stories to provide very young children with the mental stimulation they need for success later in school and in life, the Project for the Study of Alternative Education in South Africa (Praesa) has teamed up with Nal’ibali, the national reading-for-enjoyment campaign, to open our largest literacy celebration,