Learning has become a lot more fun for children since the introduction of a new programme at three East London schools this year.
NeuroNet, an early learning programme, is designed to help children from ages three to five develop learning readiness by reaching developmental milestones in hearing, balance and communication.
The programme includes 10 levels of exercises including 37 movement exercises where children learn to start moving, listening and talking.
Hudson Park Eaglets pre-school head of department Brenda Moss said the American programme positively reinforced neurons to be constantly at work.
“It’s something completely new which has never been done before and although we have only had it for a month, the results are phenomenal.
“Children are exercising but at the same time they are learning about a variety of things.”
Moss said she had first heard about the programme from her daughter, a head of department at the Abbotsford Christian School, in 2014 when she pitched the concept to the school governing body.
Grade 00 teacher Barbara Flugel said the programme boosted memory, attention and the ability to multitask.
“Over our years of experience more and more children are spending more time indoors with computers and iPads, away from the playgrounds. They are not as physically active as they should be, which delays their development.”
Flugel said more children were completing their work.
Head of department at Abbotsford Christian School Jeanine Radue, who first heard about the programme at a workshop for Christian schools in Jeffreys Bay, said children at the school were excited about the 20-minute sessions.
“They are becoming more aware about their abilities and they self evaluate with each session, which builds their self esteem.
“The programme has also been welcomed by parents, who see their children develop faster.”
Carmen Muller, an admin official at Clarendon Preparatory School, confirmed the school had also implemented the programme this year.
NeuroNet Learning school support director Elisabeth Rhodes, a teacher at Clarendon Park Primary School in Port Elizabeth, said the programme had been registered with the department of education.
“It was created by Nancy Raw, a speech therapist and audiologist, when she discovered a gap in the education system after more than 30 years of research.
“It is a definite must-have because not only does it stimulate children, it also helps teachers identify the children who need extra guidance quicker,” she said.
Fun way for kids to enhance early skills
NeuroNet, an early learning programme, is designed to help children from ages three to five develop learning readiness by reaching developmental milestones in hearing, balance and communication.
The programme includes 10 levels of exercises including 37 movement exercises where children learn to start moving, listening and talking.
Hudson Park Eaglets pre-school head of department Brenda Moss said the American programme positively reinforced neurons to be constantly at work.
“It’s something completely new which has never been done before and although we have only had it for a month, the results are phenomenal.
“Children are exercising but at the same time they are learning about a variety of things.”
Moss said she had first heard about the programme from her daughter, a head of department at the Abbotsford Christian School, in 2014 when she pitched the concept to the school governing body.
Grade 00 teacher Barbara Flugel said the programme boosted memory, attention and the ability to multitask.
“Over our years of experience more and more children are spending more time indoors with computers and iPads, away from the playgrounds. They are not as physically active as they should be, which delays their development.”
Flugel said more children were completing their work.
Head of department at Abbotsford Christian School Jeanine Radue, who first heard about the programme at a workshop for Christian schools in Jeffreys Bay, said children at the school were excited about the 20-minute sessions.
“They are becoming more aware about their abilities and they self evaluate with each session, which builds their self esteem.
“The programme has also been welcomed by parents, who see their children develop faster.”
Carmen Muller, an admin official at Clarendon Preparatory School, confirmed the school had also implemented the programme this year.
NeuroNet Learning school support director Elisabeth Rhodes, a teacher at Clarendon Park Primary School in Port Elizabeth, said the programme had been registered with the department of education.
“It was created by Nancy Raw, a speech therapist and audiologist, when she discovered a gap in the education system after more than 30 years of research.
“It is a definite must-have because not only does it stimulate children, it also helps teachers identify the children who need extra guidance quicker,” she said.
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