Purpose-Built Learning Environments
Smart Kids has designed a specialised early learning classroom model that enhances both teaching and learning through the six fundamental learning areas, supporting the development of cognitive abilities, fine motor skills, and early problem-solving capacity.
This model is aligned with the “Thrive to Five Years” programme, recognising that the early childhood years are critical in laying a strong developmental foundation. By focusing on structured, age-appropriate learning experiences, Smart Kids supports children in building the skills, confidence, and understanding needed to navigate future academic and life challenges successfully.
In addition to the indoor classroom environment, Smart Kids has created a purposeful indoor and outdoor educational space designed to promote both gross and fine motor skill development. These environments encourage movement, exploration, interaction, and hands-on learning—essential elements in today’s evolving educational landscape.
At Smart Kids, we believe that education thrives through interaction and integration. Meaningful learning occurs both inside and outside the classroom, where children engage, explore, and develop holistically in a supportive, structured, and stimulating environment.
OUR APPROACH: S.T.E.A.M LEARNING IN ECD
Learning Through Play, Exploration, and Discovery
Smart Kids embraces the S.T.E.A.M methodology, recognising that young children learn best through hands-on play and exploration.
Our learning materials are designed to:
Encourage problem-solving and critical thinking
Develop fine and gross motor skills
Build early numeracy and literacy foundations
Support emotional and social development
Foster creativity and innovation from an early age
By integrating S.T.E.A.M principles into early childhood education, we help children develop skills that prepare them not only for school—but for life.
GOVERNMENT & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
With over two decades of experience, Smart Kids has built trusted, long-standing relationships within the education sector. As a primary supplier to the South African Department of Education, we provide CAPS-compliant ECD toys and learning materials that support national early learning priorities at scale.
Over 23 Years of Strengthening Early Learning
For more than 23 years, Smart Kids has contributed to improving early learning outcomes by ensuring children enter formal schooling with CAPS-aligned foundational skills, supporting:
School readiness
Early literacy and numeracy
Cognitive, motor, and social development
Long-term educational success
Smart Kids
Smart Kids is an established South African company and a leader in Early Childhood Development (ECD) for over 23 years, having been founded in January 2003. We specialise in CAPS-compliant ECD toys, learning materials, and educational solutions designed to support children from birth through the foundation phase.
26 13th Street, Pageview, Johannesburg, 2092