Preschool · Age 4
Preschool at 4 in Botswana: colours, shapes and feelings
At 4, many children in Botswana go to a preschool or day care centre before the reception class. Here are short games for home with colours, shapes and feelings.
Getting started
A five-minute game for today
Cut a circle, a square and a triangle out of an old box. Ask your child to find something in the house with each shape.
Together 01
Before reception
Preschool at 4 is about routines, talking and playing with others. Letters can wait; listening and taking turns are the skills reception will build on.
Together 02
Which one is red?
In Discover, the voice asks “Which one is red?” and your child chooses among four coloured circles. Ask the same question at the market with fruit.
Together 03
Feelings have names
In Feelings, your child taps the sad or the happy face. Naming feelings helps them ask for help when something is wrong.
Together 04
Stories in Setswana or English
Read or tell stories in whichever language you speak at home. Every word your child learns helps with the next language too.
Frequently asked questions
Is preschool compulsory in Botswana?
No. Reception and Standard 1 come later, in the primary school.
How long should a 4-year-old play?
A few minutes at a time. Stop when they lose interest.
Where do I download Ziippi in Botswana?
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