Students create cost free educational tools
STUDENTS studying towards a qualification in social work completed a creative, innovative and cost free educational resource for pre-schoolers as part of their year end community project assessment.
The group of third year University of South Africa (Unisa) social work students used recycled materials to build educational toys for their community work module.
Using their creativity, the group incorporated raw materials such as cardboard, bottle caps, toilet paper rolls and other recycled paper to create fun and educational tools, which were later donated to the House of Grace Pre-School in Mzingazi.
This project is economically viable and the various toys included play houses, binoculars, ring toss, shapes, colours and cars.
Impressed by the project, Unisa supervisor Kasturi Moodley said the concept was an excellent idea as the project is sustainable and can be rolled out in the communities through workshops and information sharing sessions with teachers as well.
'The students built toys from cardboard and raw materials that have a fun and educational function.
'This project uses the participatory approach, mobilising the community to use resources that are available and which are easily accessible with no costs incurred.
'It is also eco-friendly, safe for the children and the project allows for imaginative and creative play for the pre-school learners,' said Moodley.