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Learning Mates
Start smart: Tools for early learning success at home
Learning Mates is a proudly South African range of beautifully illustrated tools designed to make early learning, reading and writing a joyful journey for learners in Grades R to 3 right from the comfort of your home.
Why homeschooling families will love Learning Mates
- Perfect for home learning, whether you are new to homeschooling or building on an established routine.
- Supports home language and first additional language learning in English, Afrikaans, and soon isiZulu.
- Includes storybooks, formation cards, phonemic flashcards, wall charts, and more; everything you need to create a rich, structured homelearning environment.
- Filled with South African artwork, characters and vocabulary your child will instantly connect with.
- Easy to use with minimal preparation, making it ideal for busy parents.
Developed with the support of local teachers and educational therapists, Learning Mates gives homeschooling parents a clear, supportive way to teach letter formation, phonemic awareness, reading skills and handwriting. Each tool is designed to be fun, practical and effective, helping you nurture confident young readers and writers through engaging and relatable activities.
Whether you’re teaching fulltime at home or supplementing your child’s learning, Learning Mates is your trusted partner in building strong foundations for literacy success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do home learners sometimes wish they were in school and were normal?
They generally like being homeschooled. Some homelearners go to school for the experience but many return to homeschooling as within the homeschool...
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Where can I find homeschool support groups?
There are many support groups consisting of parents that do things together and help each other. These groups operate on Facebook, mailing lists and...
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Do I need to be a qualified teacher?
No. Research has found no correlation between the qualification of the parent and the academic performance of the child. Research shows that...
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Can I be a working mom and homeschool?
Single parents who are committed to homeschool organize a schedule around their work commitments and sometimes involve family or tutors to assist...
