This week in the Playful Pups class we set out on a mini world adventure — no passports needed, just big imaginations and plenty of giggles! 

We started our week off with some early morning yoga with Teacher Nicole. There’s nothing quite like watching toddlers attempt a “downward dog” — it’s part exercise, part comedy show, and 100% adorable. Yoga helps little bodies stretch, balance, and breathe, but more importantly, it gives us a few blissful minutes of calm before the day takes off at full speed! 

Since our theme was Countries and Cultures, we proudly began at home, right here in South Africa. All week long, we’ve been waving our rainbow-coloured flag, talking about its bright colours, and even noticing its rectangle shape (our shape of the week). The children now know that our flag isn’t just cheerful to look at, it’s also a perfect way to sneak in a mini geometry lesson! 

At every opportunity, we’ve also been playing our national anthem, Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika. A few of our Playful Pups now recognize the tune and even attempt to sing along — proof that little voices really do make the sweetest choir. 

Of course, no South African week would be complete without some food fun. On Monday, we tucked into boerewors rolls for lunch, because nothing says “local is lekker” quite like boerewors on a bun. We chatted about how much South Africans love to braai, and I’m pretty sure the Pups all agreed that food tastes better when you eat it with friends. 

We also kept busy with fine motor fun, using child-friendly tweezers to pick up and sort pom-poms. Who knew something so small could require such big concentration? The Playful Pups rose to the challenge, one pom-pom at a time. 

Our FunFit sports sessions with Coach Trevor are always a highlight. This week we focused on the trapeze swing — encouraging the children to swing on their own and then drop gently into the sandpit below. Brave little gymnasts in the making! 

We also enjoyed a lively music session with Teacher Ashleigh, which got our toes tapping and our hands clapping. And to crown it all, the highlight of the week had to be our colourful Hat Parade! This year’s theme,  Down the Rabbit Hole, brought Wonderland to life with a rainbow of creative hats. The children wore their creations with pride, and the photos (shared on our class group) are a true feast for the eyes. 

It’s been a jam-packed week of learning, laughter, and lots of exploring. We can’t wait to see where our cultural adventures take us. 

Our Pups!