Pre-primary 3 · Age 5
Pre-primary 3: first sounds and tracing before Class 1
Pre-primary 3 is the last pre-primary year in Sierra Leone, for children of about 5, before Class 1 at 6. Here are letter-sound and tracing games for home.
Getting started
A five-minute game for today
Say three words, two that start with the same sound and one that doesn’t: “mango, moon, ball”. Ask which one is different.
Together 01
The year before Class 1
Pre-primary 3 prepares children for primary school with letter sounds, numbers to ten and holding a pencil. Class 1 starts at 6.
Together 02
Which letter starts “sun”?
In Letters, your child hears “sun” and taps the letter of the first sound, among m, s and a. Hearing sounds is the first step to reading.
Together 03
Tracing with a finger
In My hands, your child follows a dotted circle with a finger. Drawing the same shape in sand or on paper afterwards reinforces it.
Together 04
Ready for primary
Talk about the new school before the first day: who the teacher is, where the toilet is, what happens at break. Fewer surprises means an easier start.
Frequently asked questions
At what age does primary school start in Sierra Leone?
At 6, in Class 1, after the three pre-primary years.
Which areas does Ziippi have?
Numbers, Letters, Discover, My hands, Feelings and Speak. Your child chooses each time.
Where do I download Ziippi in Sierra Leone?
Use the download buttons on this page: they open Ziippi’s listing on the App Store or Google Play.
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