GROWING THE LOVE FOR STORIES & READING

Making time for short, focused read-aloud sessions in the mother tongue, whether at school, in an ECD centre, or at home, can help children build their vocabulary, develop discipline, and enjoy reading. Seeing Sibahle, a Grade 1 learner from Amalinde Primary in Dimbaza, Eastern Cape, read the story 'Ubuya nini Tata' in isiXhosa with so much understanding and excitement is truly touching. Her reading ability shows that having books in her first language and support can help a child become a better reader from an early age. Learn about Nal'ibali's work and how you could contribute to building a nation of readers on the Nal'ibali website. #Nalibali #education #literacy #storytelling #readingcommunity #readingforenjoyment

Alwande, a Grade 6 learner from Msogwaba, Mpumalanga, says his favourite story is "The Sly Snail and the Seven Wolf Puppies." He was attracted by the title because he likes animals; he especially enjoys reading about animals not found in Msogwaba. Which children's stories do the children in your home, ECD, or school classroom enjoy the most? In what language do they read them? Share with us in the comments. 😀 Find stories in your home language on the Nal'ibali website. #BookLoversMonth #Booklover #childrenstories #education #storytelling #childrensstories

When was the last time you listened to our beautifully narrated multilingual radio stories on various SABC radio stations? Every year, Nal’ibali produces a selection of 45 – 52 radio stories which are aired on 13 SABC and 12 independent community radio stations in different languages across the country. Our Nal'ibali radio stories reached an estimated 8 million children through SABC radio stations and 1.4 million via community radio stations in 2024. Click on the link in the bio to listen to Nal'ibali's audio stories in your language. #Nalibali #storytelling #literacy #homelanguage #storytelling

Nal'ibali continues to celebrate women who are fostering a culture of reading for enjoyment in their communities. WATCH Dineo Hlobo, an early childhood development practitioner, discuss how Nal'ibali training and reading materials inspired her to establish her own pre-school, Little Innovators Hub, in Ikageng, North West, where she teaches children to read in their own language.By empowering ECD practitioners via training, Nal'ibali lays the groundwork for children to learn to read in their mother tongue at a young age. Find out how you can get involved here on the Nal'ibali website. #WomensMonth #WomensMonth2025 #WomenInEducation #WomenInLiteracy #literacy #education #storytelling #literacyvolunteer