On this page you will find the Grade R Language Improvement Programme Concept Guide in Tshivenda and English. It explains the guiding principles behind the programme, including how to plan a daily 50-minute Focus on Language, organise the classroom, and structure two-week teaching cycles built around stories. It covers how to assess learner progress and confirms that all programme activities are CAPS-aligned. It is published by the Gauteng Department of Education to support Grade R teachers and practitioners. This concept guide helps teachers build a strong foundation in oral language, reading, and writing for Grade R learners.
The following document, rey6-concept-guide-tshivenda-print_compressed.pdf, is the full concept guide.