Emelia Active Learning Centre
Emelia Active Learning Centre for children with disabilities
The centre is situated in Batho location and serves the parents and children living in this area. It is a day care centre and 16 children are cared for on a daily basis. It enables the parents to work and earn an income while the children are cared for in a safe environment.
APD Centres in the Free State
Vuyo Lethu Day Care Centre Emelia Active Learning Centre
The active learning model is based on the development of an environment where a child with disabilities can reach their full potential. The staff at the centre teaches the child skills through the use of play activities. Play forms a natural part of the child’s development and is an enjoyable form of learning. A child can explore and discover things through play activities. A child with a disability needs extra help in order to play.
What is active Learning?
- Teach the child skills through the use of play activities.
- Play forms a natural part of the child’s development and is an enjoyable form of learning.
- A child can explore and discover things through play activities.
- A child with a disability needs extra help in order to play.
- Right position and posture while playing is essential.
Basic Life Skills
Physical Skills
Intellectual development
Social Skills
Emotional Skills
Supportive Avtivities
Training of Care Workers
- Active Learning
- Financial management
- Nutrition
- HIV/Aids
- Intervention
- Establishing a reactive environment
The needs of the children at the centre are nappies and food on a monthly basis. The Association for Persons with Disabilities urgently needs a sponsor for permanent security services for Emelia Active Learning Centre, because of theft and break ins over school holidays when the children are at home.
To become involved at the Emelia Active Learning Centre for children please contact Nthabiseng Molongoana
Click here to contact Nthabiseng Molongoana
Last Updated (Friday, 21 May 2010 10:56)