Love Bugs focuses on the holistic development of the child, incorporating elements of nature in the classroom and encouraging creativity and free play as part of learning. In particular, form drawing exercises strengthen their handwriting, thinking and life force.  

  

Our Love Bugs classes run from Monday to Thursday at our Art Centre in Vrygrond during the 4 school terms, serving a maximum of 40 children a day. As the Love Bugs children experience severe neglect, starting and ending each class with a healthy snack is an important part of our BAP Method which contributes to their safety and stability. Each day we provide all our Love Bugs with a bowl of cooked porridge, a freshly made sandwich and a fresh fruit at the end of the day. Once a week they also receive a hot cooked meal. Part of our termly rhythm is ending the quarter with a celebration, celebrating the children's participation throughout the term. This celebration can be in the form of a class party, parent day or an excursion relating to the theme of the term.  

 

None of what we achieve would be possible without the co-operation of the Western Cape Education Department, State Social Workers and the children’s parents/guardians who work with us. We educate, engage and support the Love Bugs’ parents/guardians to find a school for their children when they are school ready. We link them to state social workers so they can be guided, challenged and motivated to take appropriate care and action for their children. They know up front that we involve social workers when needed. Every parent/guardian signs a co-operation agreement with us. 

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