GRT1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025
,GRT1501 ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
SEMESTER 2 2025
SECTION A: PRACTICAL APPLICATION (50 MARKS)
QUESTION 1: Classroom setup activity
Task: Design a classroom environment plan for a Grade R class.
1.1. Describe the key elements of an effective Grade R classroom environment. (5
marks)
1.1 Key elements of an effective Grade R classroom environment
1.1.1 Safe and stimulating physical space
The classroom should be safe, spacious, and organised into learning corners (e.g.,
book corner, fantasy play, construction, creative arts) that encourage exploration and
discovery (Learning Unit 2, p.15).
1.1.2 Balanced daily programme
An effective Grade R classroom follows a structured daily programme with teacher-
guided activities, routines, and child-initiated free play to support holistic development
(Learning Unit 2, p.15–16).
1.1.3 Availability of diverse learning resources
, Age-appropriate resources such as puzzles, books, toys, sand/water play equipment,
and creative art materials must be provided to stimulate literacy, numeracy, and life
skills (Learning Unit 4, p.37).
1.1.4 Integration of subjects and learning outcomes
Planning should integrate Mathematics, Languages, and Life Skills through meaningful
activities that promote emergent literacy, numeracy, creativity, and problem-solving
(Learning Unit 4, p.37).
1.1.5 Supportive social and emotional environment
The classroom must nurture a warm, inclusive, and caring atmosphere where learners
feel secure, respected, and encouraged to participate, building confidence and social
skills (Learning Unit 2, p.15).
1.2 Materials and resources:
1.2.1 Storybooks, big books, and picture cards for literacy development.
1.2.2 Manipulatives such as puzzles, building blocks, counting beads, and number
cards for Mathematics.
1.2.3 Creative arts materials like crayons, paints, clay, paper, and scissors to promote
fine motor skills and creativity.
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025
,GRT1501 ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
SEMESTER 2 2025
SECTION A: PRACTICAL APPLICATION (50 MARKS)
QUESTION 1: Classroom setup activity
Task: Design a classroom environment plan for a Grade R class.
1.1. Describe the key elements of an effective Grade R classroom environment. (5
marks)
1.1 Key elements of an effective Grade R classroom environment
1.1.1 Safe and stimulating physical space
The classroom should be safe, spacious, and organised into learning corners (e.g.,
book corner, fantasy play, construction, creative arts) that encourage exploration and
discovery (Learning Unit 2, p.15).
1.1.2 Balanced daily programme
An effective Grade R classroom follows a structured daily programme with teacher-
guided activities, routines, and child-initiated free play to support holistic development
(Learning Unit 2, p.15–16).
1.1.3 Availability of diverse learning resources
, Age-appropriate resources such as puzzles, books, toys, sand/water play equipment,
and creative art materials must be provided to stimulate literacy, numeracy, and life
skills (Learning Unit 4, p.37).
1.1.4 Integration of subjects and learning outcomes
Planning should integrate Mathematics, Languages, and Life Skills through meaningful
activities that promote emergent literacy, numeracy, creativity, and problem-solving
(Learning Unit 4, p.37).
1.1.5 Supportive social and emotional environment
The classroom must nurture a warm, inclusive, and caring atmosphere where learners
feel secure, respected, and encouraged to participate, building confidence and social
skills (Learning Unit 2, p.15).
1.2 Materials and resources:
1.2.1 Storybooks, big books, and picture cards for literacy development.
1.2.2 Manipulatives such as puzzles, building blocks, counting beads, and number
cards for Mathematics.
1.2.3 Creative arts materials like crayons, paints, clay, paper, and scissors to promote
fine motor skills and creativity.
