The Coral Tree Playschool

Our founders, Clarette and Jeanine, will be speaking at the Paediatric Multidisciplinary Conference in Gqeberha this weekend.

The conference brings together 25 specialists over two days in Gqeberha — audiologists, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, optometrists, and more, all in one place.

Bring the whole family — there's a play area for the kids and food stalls on-site, so this isn't just a conference, it can be a day out too!

📅 22–23 August 2026, 08:30–16:30
📍 Idyllic Falls, Gqeberha
💳 R150/day if you register and pay online before 20 August — R200/day after that, or at the door

Look what we’ve been getting up to! 🚘🛵✈️🚀⛵️🚁

Term 3 kicked off with a bang! How are we in the third term of the year already?!
Can you guess our theme for the past 2 weeks? ⛄️❄️

Learning and exploring through play- all the way! 🪴

Last week Jacqueline provided Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) training for the wonderful teachers at The Coral Tree Playschool 🌸
Here is why equipping educators with AAC skills is non-negotiable: 🧩 It unlocks Learning. 🧠 It reduces frustration, meltdowns and anxiety. 🤝 It builds true inclusion and relationships. 🚀 It fosters Independence. AAC tools are only as powerful as the people trained to support them. Let’s invest in our teachers so they can empower our learners! 🌟

💛 Introducing Our Yellow Class 💛

We’re excited to introduce our newest class at Coral Tree!

Our Yellow Class has been created for children who are generally turning 4 or 5 years old and who are ready for a more formal learning environment while continuing to receive the individualised support that makes Coral Tree unique.

This class is ideal for children with lower support needs who thrive in smaller groups and benefit from:
✏️ A stronger focus on pre-academic skills
📖 Increased opportunities for independent learning
🤝 Continued support for social and emotional growth
🌟 Individualised teaching that builds confidence and independence

The Yellow Class allows us to better meet the diverse needs of our learners by providing an environment that matches each child’s developmental stage and learning profile.

At Coral Tree, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach. Our classes are thoughtfully structured to ensure every child receives the right support, at the right time, in the right environment.

We can’t wait to see our Yellow Class learners continue to blossom!

A big thank you to Candice from Yellow Educational Support for spending the morning with our team last Friday! 💛

We had a wonderful morning connecting over our shared passion for special needs education, learning from one another and preparing for the term ahead! 🪴

Thank you for sharing your experience, encouraging our teachers, and reminding us why we love what we do!

💚 Meet Our Green Class 💚
Our Green Class is designed for children who are generally turning 5 or 6 years old and are continuing to develop the skills needed for school readiness.
In this class, we place a strong emphasis on:
📚 Early literacy and numeracy
🤝 Social and emotional development
🎨 Creativity and problem-solving
🗣️ Communication and independence
🌿 Learning through meaningful, play-based experiences
Children continue to benefit from a structured, supportive environment where learning is adapted to their individual strengths and developmental goals.
As with all our classes, placement is not determined by age alone. We carefully consider each child's developmental profile, learning style and support needs to ensure they are in the environment where they will flourish.

💙 Meet Our Blue Class 💙
Our Blue Class is where many of our youngest Coral Tree learners begin their journey.
While most of our Blue Class children are turning 3 or 4 years old, we welcome children from 2 years of age into this nurturing environment.
This class focuses on:
🌱 Building secure relationships
🧸 Learning through play
💬 Developing communication and social skills
👐 Sensory exploration
❤️ Establishing routines that help children feel safe and confident
With small class sizes and individualised support, every child is given the time and encouragement they need to learn, grow and thrive at their own pace.
At Coral Tree, we know that every child's developmental journey is unique. For this reason, class placement is based on each child's individual needs and readiness rather than age alone, ensuring they receive the right level of support to reach their full potential.

Having fun on the farm! 🌾🐷🐮🐴🐑🪴