Book Review: Die Goue Reeks Leesboeke - Afrikaans

I taught my children to read in Afrikaans using Die Goue Reeks readingbooks, published by Nasou - Viaafrika. Those who do not know it. It is about a brother, sister, mother, father, cat, dog, friends and much more.

These books are wonderful for children who are just starting to read in Afrikaans or who needs some remedial work. With every book the words become more and harder. In the back of the books you will find a 'dictionary'. These are words with pictures. There are also word sound lists and new words that were read in that particular book. 

The entire series consist of 26 books and are divided in 8 levels. The first book of each level is full colour and the additional books in that level black and white. It is critical that the additional books should also be read and not just the first book in each level.

In each level there is also a workbook. In the picture below the last block you can see an example of one of the pages (not all pages have pictures) Die principle behind the workbook is to enable the child to recognise words in a visual manner with sentences, match work and word recognition.

The series consist of the following books:
Vlak Een: Boek Een: Boet en Saartjie
                Werkboek Een A
                Werkboek Een B
                Aanvullende Boek: Dwergie

Vlak Twee: Boek Twee: Ons speel lekker saam
                  Werkboek Twee
                  Aanvullende Boek: Hanswors

Vlak Drie: Boek Drie: Die Sewe Maats
                 (Geen werkboek)
                Aanvullende Boek: Die Rooi Bal
                Aanvullende Boek: Geel Trein en Blou Trein

Vlak Vier: Boek Vier: 'n Dag op Skool
                Werkboek Vier
                 Aanvullende Boek: Pottie Potlood
                 Aanvullende Boek: Hannie Haar

Vlak Vyf: Boek Vyf: Seestories
               Aanvullende Boek: Vader Son
               Aanvullende Boek:  Vissie - Duikboot
               Aanvullende Boek: Jannie huil
               Werkboek Vyf

Vlak Ses: Boek Ses: Plaasstories
               Werkboek Ses
               Aanvullende Boek: Die Hen en die Jakkals 
               - Die Grondboontjie
               Aanvullende Boek: Die Stout Lam
               Aanvullende Boek: Eendjie Eend

Vlak Sewe: Boek Sewe: Die Nuwe Huis
                   Werkboek Sewe
                   Aanvullende Boek: Die Verjaarsdagpresent
                   Aanvullende Boek: Die Tweede Venster
                   Aanvullende Boek: Sannie die Sandkorrel

Vlak Agt: Boek Agt: Wildtuin en Ander Stories
               Werkboek Agt
               Aanvullende Boek: Toe Oom Langnek Siek Was
               Aanvullende Boek: Gelukkig Giel
               Aanvullende Boek: Manie Maan

My children love to read from these books. It is easy to follow and well put together. I will recommend these books to anyone, even to those who study Afrikaans as a second language.

You can purchase these books from Galileo Books by sending an e-mail to ronelle@galileobooks.co.za. These books are available separately.

Happy reading and enjoy it.

Blessings

Maryna

Book look: Ulitmate Paper Plane Challenge

After a visit to our local Bargain Books Matthew saw this book on paper planes. Just like any boy he loves to play and build things. If it is with paper even better.

 

The book has been put together in a very easy and simple manner. It starts with the basic and other folds in a step-by-step method. It moves on to some games that can be played using the planes. Finally you get all the beautifully printed pages that can be torn out to fold your planes with. 

Everything that is needed is in the book. If a younger child can't read, it would not be a problem as they simply follow the pictures. Mom can always read the instructions of the games to them. This book is really any boys dream.

The basic folds glossary

Different games that can be played.

The paper you use to fold your planes.

Some of the items included in the book.

This book can be a great gift idea. There were several paper plane books to choose from, but we went with this one for now. Do yourself a favour and go check out what is at Bargain Books.

Enjoy!

Blessings

Maryna