NCF (ZA) · DBE (South Africa)
Well-being — printable resources
Fostering physical health, hygiene, safety, and emotional well-being as the foundation for South African ECD.
- Pre-Nursery (babies / toddlers) · ages 2-3 · 289
- Nursery (young children / Grade 000) · ages 3-4 · 857
- KG (Grade R / Grade 0) · ages 4-6 · 304
Well-being forms the bedrock of the NCF, focusing on physical development, healthy nutrition, and emotional self-regulation. Our printable resources directly support this area with fine motor tracing sheets, scissor skills, and sensory cut and paste templates. We also provide activities exploring essential hygiene routines, healthy food choices, and emotional expression, ensuring children build practical self-help habits and a strong awareness of safety.
In corporate or community crèches and Grade R classrooms, South African practitioners can integrate these printables into daily transitions or tabletop learning stations. Pair a hygiene or healthy eating worksheet with real lunchbox discussions or guided handwashing routines. Giving toddlers and young children space to complete tracing and cutting tasks at their own pace fosters physical confidence and stamina, embedding the Well-being ELDA outcomes into everyday play.
Resources for Well-being
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 1 — Myself — Interests and Hobbies
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 2 — Functions of My Body Parts
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 3 — Growing Up
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 4 — My Family
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 5 — Our Neighbourhood
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 6 — Feelings and Emotions
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 7 — Our Responsibilities
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 1 — Stars and Constellations
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 2 — Solar System
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 3 — The Earth
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 4 — Movement: Objects That Move
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 5 — Space Vehicles and Astronauts
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 6 — Inventions and Technology
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 7 — Endangered Species and Conservation
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 1 — Continents and Oceans
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 2 — My Country
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 3 — My Country II
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 4 — Wonders of the World
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 5 — Directions
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 6 — Seasons
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 7 — Calendar
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 1 — Self-Expression & Creativity
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 2 — Communication
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 3 — Creative Expression
This alignment is an advisory overlay to support your planning. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with the South African Department of Basic Education.