{"id":44001,"date":"2024-12-10T09:07:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T07:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/little-pirates-programme-inspires-literacy-and-teamwork-at-claremont-library-20241210\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:17:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:17:59","slug":"little-pirates-programme-inspires-literacy-and-teamwork-at-claremont-library-20241210","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/little-pirates-programme-inspires-literacy-and-teamwork-at-claremont-library-20241210\/","title":{"rendered":"Little Pirates programme inspires literacy and teamwork at Claremont Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Little Pirates literacy programme at Claremont Library combined storytelling with a treasure hunt to inspire young learners. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grade R and Grade 0 children developed comprehension and teamwork skills while enjoying fun, interactive activities. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This creative initiative emphasised the importance of early literacy and fostering a love for reading.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The Little Pirates of smart steps academy set sail on a journey of discovery at the Claremont Library on Tuesday 3 December, taking part in the reading programme, an initiative designed to inspire young learners through the power of stories, teamwork and exploration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This month-long programme saw local Grade R and Grade 0 learners embark on a literacy adventure, combining storytelling with a fun-filled treasure hunt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe programme aims not only to foster a love for reading but also to develop comprehension and critical thinking skills in a creative, hands-on way,\u201d says academy principal Iram Abrahams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers were provided with six engaging books to read to their learners over the course of the programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each story included clues that the children would need to remember for a treasure hunt at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nuhaa Portland, library assistant, spoke about the significance of early literacy. \u201cLiteracy lays the foundation for all other learning, and programmes like this allow our children to explore the joy of reading while developing their language skills. It\u2019s not just about knowing words, it\u2019s about learning to connect with stories, ask questions and use their imagination,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The culmination of the programme was the highly anticipated treasure hunt, which took place outside the library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe wanted to bring the stories to life. The children followed a trail marked with X\u2019s and solved riddles at each station. 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