This page serves as the resource hub for Grade 1 Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs) for 2026. These plans are vital for the first year of formal academic schooling. As of now, the 2026 ATPs are still following the previous structure prescribed by the Department of Basic Education. We will list the updated ATPs here as soon as the department releases the specific schedule for 2026.
For Grade 1 learners, mastering their home language is the key to unlocking all other subjects. The Tshivenda Home Language curriculum focuses on building strong foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This guide outlines the 2026 Tshivenda Grade 1 Annual Teaching Plan (ATP), providing a structured roadmap for teachers to guide learners from … Read more
Grade 1 is the foundational year where learners transition from informal counting to structured mathematical thinking. The 2026 curriculum focuses on building number sense, understanding basic operations (addition/subtraction), and recognizing patterns and shapes in the world around them. This guide outlines the 2026 Mathematics Annual Teaching Plan (ATP), providing a structured weekly roadmap to help … Read more
Life Skills is the backbone of the Foundation Phase curriculum. For Grade 1 learners in 2026, this subject is critical for developing emotional resilience, physical coordination, and social awareness. It serves as the bridge that integrates content from Languages and Mathematics into meaningful, everyday contexts. This guide outlines the 2026 Life Skills Annual Teaching Plan … Read more