CAPS for Foundation Phase

The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 (NCS) outlines the policy on curriculum and assessment in South Africa’s education sector. To improve the implementation of the curriculum, amendments were introduced in January 2012. As a result, a single, comprehensive Curriculum and Assessment Policy document was developed for each subject, replacing previous Subject Statements, Learning Programme Guidelines, and Subject Assessment Guidelines for Grades R-12.

The Foundation Phase (Grade R to 3) is critical for building foundational skills in early childhood education. Below are the key subjects and resources available for the Foundation Phase under the CAPS curriculum:

Coding and Robotics

English: This resource provides materials to support the teaching of coding and robotics in English, promoting digital literacy and problem-solving skills for young learners.

Home Languages

In the Foundation Phase, home languages play a vital role in laying the foundation for literacy and communication skills. The available resources cover a range of languages spoken across South Africa.

Afrikaans: This resource focuses on the development of Afrikaans language skills, including reading, writing, and comprehension.
English: The English Home Language resource aims to build essential communication skills, focusing on reading, writing, and speaking in English.
IsiNdebele: This resource helps learners develop literacy skills in IsiNdebele, with activities to improve reading and writing.
IsiXhosa: The IsiXhosa Home Language resource provides learning materials for reading and writing in IsiXhosa.
IsiZulu: This resource supports the development of reading and writing skills in IsiZulu.
Sepedi: Learners can use this resource to strengthen their literacy in Sepedi.
Sesotho: The Sesotho Home Language resource helps develop speaking, reading, and writing skills in Sesotho.
Setswana: This resource is designed to help learners develop reading and writing skills in Setswana.
Siswati: The Siswati Home Language resource supports the development of language skills in Siswati.
Tshivenda: Learners can strengthen their language skills in Tshivenda with this resource.
Xitsonga: The Xitsonga Home Language resource aids learners in developing literacy skills in Xitsonga.

First Additional Language

First Additional Language resources focus on introducing learners to a second language, encouraging communication skills in a non-native language.

Afrikaans: This resource teaches learners Afrikaans as a second language, focusing on reading, writing, and comprehension.
English: The English First Additional Language resource helps learners enhance their English language skills.
IsiNdebele: This resource supports learners in learning IsiNdebele as a second language.
IsiXhosa: Learners can use this resource to learn IsiXhosa as a second language.
IsiZulu: This resource is designed to improve English-speaking learners’ understanding of IsiZulu.
Sepedi: This resource helps learners develop Sepedi as a second language.
Sesotho: The Sesotho First Additional Language resource focuses on improving learners’ skills in Sesotho.
Setswana: Learners can use this resource to improve their Setswana language skills.
Siswati: This resource helps learners acquire Siswati as a second language.
Tshivenda: The Tshivenda First Additional Language resource enhances learners’ skills in Tshivenda.
Xitsonga: This resource aids learners in learning Xitsonga as a second language.

Second Additional Language: Draft

The second additional language resources provide learners with materials to learn a third language, broadening their linguistic skills.

Afrikaans: This resource supports learners in learning Afrikaans as a third language.
English: This resource helps learners develop English language proficiency as a third language.
IsiNdebele: Learners can use this resource to learn IsiNdebele as a third language.
IsiXhosa: This resource helps learners acquire IsiXhosa as a third language.
IsiZulu: The IsiZulu second additional language resource enhances learners’ proficiency in the language.
Sepedi: This resource supports learners in learning Sepedi as a third language.
Sesotho: This resource helps learners develop Sesotho as a third language.
Setswana: Learners can use this resource to strengthen their skills in Setswana as a third language.
Siswati: The Siswati resource enhances learners’ proficiency in the language.
Tshivenda: This resource helps learners acquire Tshivenda as a third language.
Xitsonga: This resource supports learners in learning Xitsonga as a third language.

Mathematics

Mathematics is a core subject in the Foundation Phase, helping learners develop numeracy skills that are essential for further education.

Afrikaans: This resource supports the teaching of Mathematics in Afrikaans, focusing on key numeracy concepts.
English: The English resource helps learners understand and apply mathematical concepts in the English language.
IsiNdebele: Learners can use this resource to learn Mathematics in IsiNdebele.
IsiXhosa: This resource helps learners apply mathematical concepts in IsiXhosa.
IsiZulu: The IsiZulu Mathematics resource focuses on teaching basic math skills in the language.
Sepedi: Learners can use this resource to understand and apply mathematical principles in Sepedi.
Sesotho: The Sesotho resource helps learners develop their Mathematics skills in Sesotho.
Setswana: This resource supports learners in learning Mathematics in Setswana.
Siswati: Learners can use this resource to study Mathematics in Siswati.
Tshivenda: This resource supports learners in understanding Mathematics in Tshivenda.
Xitsonga: The Xitsonga Mathematics resource provides learners with the tools to learn math concepts in Xitsonga.

Mathematics Grade R

For Grade R, Mathematics focuses on foundational numeracy skills. Resources are available in multiple languages to ensure accessibility for all learners.

Afrikaans: This resource supports Grade R learners in learning basic Mathematics in Afrikaans.
English: The Grade R Mathematics resource in English provides essential numeracy skills.
IsiNdebele: Learners can access Mathematics content in IsiNdebele for Grade R.
IsiXhosa: The IsiXhosa Grade R Mathematics resource introduces basic mathematical concepts.
IsiZulu: This resource is designed to teach Grade R Mathematics in IsiZulu.
Sepedi: Grade R Mathematics in Sepedi focuses on foundational math skills.
Sesotho: This resource helps Grade R learners understand basic Mathematics in Sesotho.
Setswana: Learners can access Mathematics content in Setswana for Grade R.
Siswati: The Siswati resource helps Grade R learners develop numeracy skills.
Tshivenda: This resource introduces basic Mathematics to Grade R learners in Tshivenda.
Xitsonga: The Xitsonga Grade R Mathematics resource helps learners build foundational numeracy skills.

Life Skills

Life Skills are designed to help learners develop important personal, social, and emotional skills that are essential for their well-being and future success.

Afrikaans: This Life Skills resource focuses on teaching key personal development and social skills in Afrikaans.
English: The English Life Skills resource promotes personal, social, and emotional development.
IsiNdebele: Learners can use this resource to develop Life Skills in IsiNdebele.
IsiXhosa: This resource helps learners develop Life Skills in IsiXhosa.
IsiZulu: The IsiZulu Life Skills resource focuses on personal and social growth.
Sepedi: This resource helps learners develop important life skills in Sepedi.
Sesotho: The Sesotho Life Skills resource promotes social, emotional, and personal development.
Setswana: This resource supports the development of Life Skills in Setswana.
Siswati: The Siswati Life Skills resource helps learners develop social and emotional competencies.
Tshivenda: The Tshivenda resource supports learners in developing Life Skills.
Xitsonga: This resource helps learners develop Life Skills in Xitsonga.