An in-depth discussion of the teaching of English as home language in grades 1; 2 and 3; as described by the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) of 2011. Focuses on the practical side; with a strong research foundation that will enhance knowledge of literacy and how to teach it. Includes assessment of each language skill and a wealth of examples. Aimed at educators in search of basic and new ideas for the teaching of English as home language or as first additional language in the foundation phase; parents doing home schooling; and lecturers and students of the foundation phase at tertiary level. Contents include the following: � Diverse approaches to teaching literacy � Teaching of listening; speaking; reading and viewing; writing; thinking and reasoning � Language structure and use � Handwriting: print and cursive � Classroom activities and ideas for assessment � Storytelling methods and ideas � End-of-chapter questions for self-study