Child using tongs to sort pompoms
Child placing clay on activity sheet
Child using dropper for watercolour activity
School Readiness ยท Ages 4โ€“7 ยท South Africa

Where stories spark school-ready children

If your child is starting Grade 1 soon and you're wondering whether they're really ready โ€” pencil grip, sitting still, using scissors โ€” this was made for you.

A 12-chapter story-based play programme designed by a registered occupational therapist. Twenty minutes, once a week. Through play, not pressure.

Designed by a registered OT
Once-off payment ยท No subscription
Mainly everyday household items
Secure payment via Paystack

Is this for us?

Made for the child who is almost ready

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Struggles with pencil grip or writing posture

The programme builds the foundation from gross motor all the way to fine finger control.

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Scissors and fine tasks are frustrating

Hand strength grows through targeted play โ€” not repetition for its own sake.

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You want to support your child at home

No appointments, no equipment. Delivered to your inbox each week.

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You want more than academic readiness

Children who can sit, focus, and control their hands are freed up to learn.

Child using tongs to sort colourful pompoms during a Tumi's Play Path activity

Free Guide

Not sure if your child is ready for Grade 1?

Hands tiring quickly, an awkward pencil grip, trouble sitting still through a story โ€” these are common signs, not something to figure out alone. Grab our free guide for 5 signs to watch for, and simple things you can do at home this week.

The Journey

Simple enough for busy parents,
engaging enough for curious kids

1

Receive your chapter & watch the intro video

Each week a new chapter arrives in your inbox. Watch the short video so you feel confident before the session begins.

2

Read the story together

Each chapter opens with a short Tumi adventure. Your child is drawn into the Enchanted Forest before the activity even begins.

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Do the activity & build real skills

Fun activities, not rote drills โ€” your child leads, you support.

20 minutes ยท once a week

What your child builds

12 weeks of skills
that stack on each other

โœ“Core strength & posture for sitting
โœ“Shoulder stability for arm movement
โœ“Fine finger movements for writing
โœ“Pencil grip & hand control
โœ“Scissor skills & coordination
โœ“Confidence in school tasks
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My child actually asks for the next chapter. I didn't expect that โ€” I thought I'd be the one motivating her.

โ€” Trial parent, Johannesburg

What's included

Everything you need,
nothing you don't

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12 weekly chapters delivered to your inbox

Each chapter includes the story, activity guide, and a parent note explaining the skill being built.

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Short intro video per chapter

So you feel prepared and confident before sitting down with your child.

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Printable activity materials

Activity sheets and printables included with each chapter โ€” everything you need is provided.

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Mainly household items

Most activities use everyday items you already have at home. If anything extra is needed, this is indicated in the Welcome Pack so you can prepare in advance.

Ready to start?

Give your child the foundation
to thrive in Grade 1

12 weeks ยท Once a week ยท Through play, not pressure

R997

Once-off payment ยท Instant access ยท No subscription

Start the adventure โ†’

Tumi's Play Path is an OT-informed educational play programme, not clinical occupational therapy. Results vary and are not guaranteed. Content is designed to support school readiness through play-based activities.

๐Ÿ”’ Secure payment via Paystack โœ‰๏ธ Delivered to your inbox ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Designed by a registered OT