Esikolweni
Esikolweni · Sikhathi sokobana ngiye esikolweni ngiyokufunda izinto ezitjha!
A Grade 1 first reader in isiNdebele that walks a small reader through the school day and the things in a colourful classroom, in mother tongue. Eight illustrated spreads — "Lesi sisikolo sami." "Le yipenisela yami." "Ngiyasithanda isikolo sami!" — pair school vocabulary with classroom objects and routine words.
What's inside 8 illustrated story pages in isiNdebele · Sight words: isikolo, isikhwama, incwadi · Phonics focus: the 'kh' sound in isikhwama · Pre-reading prompt
Why Vernac Books Reviewed by native speakers and curriculum specialists. CAPS-aligned for the Foundation Phase. Built so your child sees themselves on the page.
Reading level: Grade 1, Term 1 · Ages 5-7