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Good Hearing and Listening

Valerie — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:33:33 +0000

Hearing and listening skills help children make sense of sounds around them, like voices and noises. These skills let kids focus on important sounds, understand words, and ignore background noise. Children with autism or learning challenges often find this hard. This can affect talking, reading, and spelling. 🩵 Check out our related article on movement […]

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The Power of Minimalist Parenting

Valerie — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:12:16 +0000

At Mindstretch we move from ‘labelling to enabling’. While it’s natural for parents of children with learning challenges to want to protect and help, too much input can unintentionally ‘over-assist’. This can make a child feel less capable. It also reduces their chance to learn and can delay their journey to independence. Why Go for […]

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Mindstretch News: Knowledge Shapes Practice

Valerie — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:20:41 +0000

At Mindstretch, we reject ‘one-size-fits-all’ teaching. Rather, our team focuses on each child’s unique abilities and challenges, ensuring they reach their full potential. We’re proud to enter our 12th year of specialised service to the Cape Town community. Congratulations to Kellie-Jane — Vice Principal We’re delighted to welcome Kellie-Jane Bennett as Mindstretch School’s Vice Principal. […]

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Vestibular System: Building Better Balance

Valerie — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:47:53 +0000

What is the Vestibular System? The vestibular system is our body’s internal GPS, using tiny fluid-filled sensors in the inner ear to detect how our head is moving through space. Our brain uses the information to keep our balance and stay upright 🩵 Check out our related article on movement and the vestibular system. Why […]

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Vestibular System: Boosting Movement & Confidence

Valerie — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:40:37 +0000

What is the Vestibular System? The vestibular system is located in the inner ear. It’s like the body’s internal GPS, constantly detecting motion, head position, and gravity. This sensory input is essential for body awareness. The system works in partnership with your eyes and muscles to ensure your world remains stable and clear, even while […]

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Mindstretch News: Great Teams Teach Best

Valerie — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:38:37 +0000

At Mindstretch, we commit to helping every child thrive. We do this by ensuring exceptional teachers who foster a positive, forward-looking environment built on kindness, collaboration, and the free exchange of creative ideas. By working together, we ensure every learner reaches their full potential. Recognizing Excellence with Team Awards Teamwork takes center stage at Mindstretch […]

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How the Right Music Helps Children with ASD

Valerie — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:36:49 +0000

We’ve found some of our learners respond to music, specifically related to what’s known as the ‘Mozart effect’. It’s not for every child, but for some children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), music can make a tremendous difference. What is the ‘Mozart Effect’? Mozart’s music often gets attention because it features clear, predictable patterns, gentle […]

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Ilyaas

Valerie — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:43:44 +0000

Shared by his parents, Sakinah Adams-Davids & Danyaal Davids Ilyaas thrived at Mindstretch, sharing his many talents and warm personality with all of us. We’re grateful to his parents for their close partnership and dedication to fostering his learning at home, helping Ilyaas achieve his very best. Early Concerns Our son Ilyaas was not speaking […]

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Mindstretch News: Evidence and Experience

Valerie — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:17:47 +0000

At Mindstretch, we’re all about your child thriving. We ensure our teachers receive ongoing education. We also offer specialized intramural activities to help every child overcome learning challenges. Read here about a few of our proven evidence-based methods for delivering bright futures. Perceptual Skills, Ongoing Education Our teachers recently attended a workshop on perceptual skills […]

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Kinderkinetics: Learning Through Movement

Valerie — Mon, 26 May 2025 15:28:27 +0000

Shared by Caitlyn Olivier, MOVE Kinderkinetics A big thank you to Caitlyn for her weekly Kinderkinetic sessions on our junior campus. It’s our pleasure to offer this impactful programme as a complimentary intramural. Discover the powerful concepts of Kinderkinetics here. What if movement could be the key to unlocking a child’s full potential? What if […]

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