Foundation Phase Learning Resources

Building tomorrow's South Africa starts in Grade 1

Award-winning CAPS-aligned books, stationery and an AI-powered learning platform — everything Foundation Phase teachers, schools and parents need in one place.

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Foundation Phase Books

Top Class, Pump It Up & more

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Stationery Bundles

From R289 — complete school packs

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The AI tutor that never gets tired, never gets impatient, and always explains again

Shuters Learn is South Africa's first AI learning platform built specifically for Foundation Phase — because a Grade 2 child who can't read yet still deserves access to a great teacher after school hours.

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The AI reads everything aloud — no reading required

In Foundation Phase mode, every question, instruction and answer is spoken out loud using the device's built-in speech engine. A Grade 1 child who cannot read yet can still use the platform. No internet required for the audio. Parent: "My Grade 2 child can't read yet — but the app speaks to her and she taps the answer."

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Patient answers to any "but why?" question — at 9pm

A 7-year-old can ask "Why does 2+2=4?" or "What does this word mean?" and get a calm, age-appropriate explanation. Siphesihle never says "I already told you" and never makes the child feel stupid for asking again. Parent: "My child asks questions I can't always answer after a long day at work. Now someone always explains it properly."

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Mother-tongue support — isiZulu, English, or both

CAPS requires mother-tongue instruction in Grade 1–3. The platform has a dedicated isiZulu teacher (Mntwana uNomvula Shabalala) who teaches fully in isiZulu. Siphesihle switches between English and isiZulu in the same conversation. Parent: "My child struggles when everything is in English. This platform talks to her in her language."

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Daily parent report on WhatsApp — no app needed

Foundation Phase learners are 6–8 years old. Parents are the real decision-makers. Every day, the parent receives a WhatsApp message: "Sipho completed 2 activities in Grade 2 Maths today. His reading score improved by 15% this week." No app download. No login. Just WhatsApp, which every South African parent already has.

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School Pricing

Pricing is tailored to your school's size, phase and needs. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all — speak to us and we'll build the right solution together.

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Simple onboarding

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No complex setup. No IT department needed. Any Foundation Phase teacher can get started today.

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Create your class

Add your class, set subjects and share your unique 6-character join code with learners.

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Learners join instantly

Learners register on any device — phone, tablet or PC. Parents can assist Grade 1-3 learners.

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AI does the heavy lifting

AI tutors, instant marking, learner reports and lesson plans — your teaching superpower.

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Complete Foundation Phase packs

Everything a learner needs for the year — bundled and discounted. One order, one delivery to school or home.

A century of empowering learners

Shuter & Shooter Publishers has been committed to South African education since 1925.

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"The Pump It Up Phonics series completely transformed how my Grade 1 class approaches reading. The AI platform helps me identify who's struggling before it becomes a problem."

Nokuthula Dlamini

Grade 1 Teacher · KwaZulu-Natal

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"As a school principal, the Shuters Learn platform gives me visibility across all Foundation Phase classes. The AI reports save teachers hours every week."

Sipho Khumalo

Principal · Gauteng Primary School

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"My daughter uses the AI tutor every afternoon. It speaks in isiZulu when she needs it, explains things at her level, and she's gone from struggling to loving reading."

Thandeka Mthembu

Parent of Grade 2 learner · Durban

News & Updates

From Shuters & the classroom

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Product Launch

Pump It Up Phonics now available for Grade 2 & 3

The popular Foundation Phase phonics series expands — new Grade 2 and Grade 3 titles now available for order. Fully CAPS-aligned with updated activities.

June 2026 · Shuters Publishers

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AI Platform

Shuters Learn AI platform opens free school pilot

We're offering free full-access to the first 50 schools that register. Foundation Phase teachers can now access AI tutors, automated marking and learner analytics at no cost.

June 2026 · Shuters Digital

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Education

DBE updates Foundation Phase CAPS — what teachers need to know

The Department of Basic Education has confirmed updates to the Foundation Phase curriculum for 2027. All Shuters materials will be updated accordingly.

May 2026 · Education News

Building tomorrow's South Africa starts in Grade 1

The AI tutor that never gets tired, never gets impatient, and always explains again

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CAPS-aligned books for Grade 1–3

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