{"id":29,"date":"2026-06-07T08:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T06:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenhillboetiek.co.za\/blog\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T09:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T07:17:00","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/greenhillboetiek.co.za\/en\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- PAGE HERO -->\r\n<section class=\"page-hero\">\r\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/act-splash.jpg\" alt=\"Kinders speel buite by Greenhill\"\/>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Greenhill News<\/span>\r\n    <h1>News &amp; Activities<\/h1>\r\n    <p>Practical advice for parents, short vlogs from our team, and a peek at what we get up to each week at Greenhill.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ONE SIMPLE GRID: articles, vlogs and activities all as the same tiles.\r\n     Video tiles get a play badge on the thumbnail; the age-tag on each tile says what it is. -->\r\n<section>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n      <span class=\"eyebrow\">Latest posts<\/span>\r\n      <h2 class=\"section-title\">Latest from Greenhill<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"lead\">Articles, vlogs and a peek at our week's fun, all in one place.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"trio\">\r\n      <a class=\"tcard\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0bWbMD-4XOY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-img\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/vlog-maatjies.jpg\" alt=\"Himne gesels oor maatjies by Greenhill\"\/>\r\n          <span class=\"play-badge\"><span><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-body\">\r\n          <span class=\"age-tag\">Vlog<\/span>\r\n          <h3 style=\"font-size:1.4rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;\">Maatjies<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Himne talks about how children learn from each other, what the first friendships look like here, and why our small groups make it easier.<\/p>\r\n          <span class=\"tcard-link\">Watch the video<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"tcard\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vJjrTIktyE0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-img\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/vlog-dayinlife.jpg\" alt=\"Kinders op die fietsbaan by Greenhill\"\/>\r\n          <span class=\"play-badge\"><span><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-body\">\r\n          <span class=\"age-tag\">Vlog<\/span>\r\n          <h3 style=\"font-size:1.4rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;\">A day at Greenhill<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Climbing, riding, running and balancing. A short look at how gross motor skills are practised here through the day, outside on the track.<\/p>\r\n          <span class=\"tcard-link\">Watch the video<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"tcard\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1nfh_GSx-ho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-img\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/vlog-simbooltjies.jpg\" alt=\"Himne verduidelik hoe simbooltjies as name werk\"\/>\r\n          <span class=\"play-badge\"><span><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-body\">\r\n          <span class=\"age-tag\">Vlog<\/span>\r\n          <h3 style=\"font-size:1.4rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;\">Little symbols as names<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Every child gets their own little symbol before they can read their name. Himne shows how it works, and why it is the first step towards reading.<\/p>\r\n          <span class=\"tcard-link\">Watch the video<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"tcard\" href=\"\/en\/wat-moet-my-3-jarige-weet-voor-kleuterskool\/\">\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/age-kleuters.jpg\" alt=\"Kind besig met fynmotoriese aktiwiteit\"\/><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-body\">\r\n          <span class=\"age-tag\">School readiness<\/span>\r\n          <h3 style=\"font-size:1.4rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;\">What should my 3-year-old know before preschool?<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Practical guidelines on school readiness, routines and emotional preparation for the big transition.<\/p>\r\n          <span class=\"tcard-link\">Read more<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"tcard\" href=\"\/en\/5-tuisaktiwiteite-wat-leer-aanmoedig-sonder-n-skerm\/\">\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/act-4.jpg\" alt=\"Kinders besig met 'n aktiwiteit\"\/><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-body\">\r\n          <span class=\"age-tag\">Advice for parents<\/span>\r\n          <h3 style=\"font-size:1.4rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;\">5 home activities that encourage learning, without a screen<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Simple, low-cost ideas that stimulate cognitive and motor development at home.<\/p>\r\n          <span class=\"tcard-link\">Read more<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"tcard\" href=\"\/en\/verbeeldingspel-avonture-op-die-seerowerskip\/\">\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/play-ship.jpg\" alt=\"Speelskip in die sandput\"\/><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-body\">\r\n          <span class=\"age-tag\">Activities<\/span>\r\n          <h3 style=\"font-size:1.4rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;\">Imaginative play<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Adventures on the pirate ship.<\/p>\r\n          <span class=\"tcard-link\">Read more<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"tcard\" href=\"\/en\/hoekom-n-klein-kleuterskool-die-beste-keuse-kan-wees\/\">\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/feat-home.jpg\" alt=\"Klein groep kinders\"\/><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-body\">\r\n          <span class=\"age-tag\">Choosing a school<\/span>\r\n          <h3 style=\"font-size:1.4rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;\">Why a small preschool can be the best choice<\/h3>\r\n          <p>The benefits of small classes and personal attention in the early years.<\/p>\r\n          <span class=\"tcard-link\">Read more<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"tcard\" href=\"\/en\/peuselhappies-roomys-tyd-na-n-besige-oggend\/\">\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/home-cozy.jpg\" alt=\"Versnapering buite\"\/><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"tcard-body\">\r\n          <span class=\"age-tag\">Activities<\/span>\r\n          <h3 style=\"font-size:1.4rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;\">Snacks<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Ice-cream time after a busy morning.<\/p>\r\n          <span class=\"tcard-link\">Read more<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"muted\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px;font-size:.9rem;\">These are sample posts. 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