Literacy And Numeracy
Unlocking Potential – One Word, One Number at a Time
The Challenge
In South Africa, six out of 10 children cannot read for meaning by age 10.
At Enlighten, we believe that early intervention is key to reversing this trend. Our programmes support young learners with the basic tools they need to thrive – academically and beyond.
Our Approach:
We focus on three integrated streams:
- Literacy Boosters
- Numeracy Builders
- Occupational Therapy
Together, these create a supportive ecosystem for developing strong reading, writing and reasoning skills.
Literacy And Numeracy Programmes
Literacy Boosters
- Shine A Light reading clubs reaching 60 learners a week
- Bilingual support for Afrikaans and isiXhosa speakers
- Library outreach: 1,175 Book Dash books distributed to children and families
Numeracy Builders
- Fun, hands-on maths activities that build number sense and confidence
- Perceptual skills development to support logic and spatial awareness
Occupational Therapy Support
- Gross motor skill workshops attended by 95 parents
- Handwriting and cognitive support tailored for Foundation Phase learners
- 266 Grade R to Grade 1 learners showed an average 80% improvement in targeted areas
Cynthia’s Hidden Talents
A reserved young girl from Zwelihle, Cynthia joined our literacy programme quietly – but soon stood out – not just for her academic progress, but also for her creativity.
“Enlighten helped Cynthia flourish academically while uncovering her creative gifts,” her grandmother shared.
Cynthia is now a confident reader – and an enthusiastic knitter!