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Day Eleven Shona Challenge – Naming things in Shona

Who’s ready to name some more things in Shona?Did you enjoy part One with Gogo Alice and Ruva? Ano and Vongai were very busy hunting around the house for the names of some common household items in Shona. Then they went on a magical adventure into their playroom. In this video we will explore some… Continue reading Day Eleven Shona Challenge – Naming things in Shona

Day Eleven Shona Challenge – Household items in Shona

Who’s ready to name some common household items in Shona?Welcome to day 11 of our #ShonaChallenge!The most common Shona words will be the ones you speak around the house. Today we are exploring the names of household items in Shona.And did you spot that this is part one?Yes!Part One! In Part One Ruva takes you… Continue reading Day Eleven Shona Challenge – Household items in Shona

Day Ten Shona Challenge – Hello in Shona

How do you say hello in Shona? Welcome to day 10 of our #ShonaChallenge!Day 10!We’re a third of the way there. We hope you’re enjoying the challenge and are having fun with it so far.Today we are learning how to say hello in Shona. There are many different greetings in the Shona language.They differ depending… Continue reading Day Ten Shona Challenge – Hello in Shona

Day Eight Shona Challenge – Learn a Shona nursery rhyme

It’s time to learn a Shona nursery rhyme! Welcome to day 8 of our #ShonaChallenge!How are you getting on with the challenge so far?Remember this competition is open to the whole family so make sure to invite a friend to take part with you. Today Gogo Alice is going to sing Kachembere kegudo – an… Continue reading Day Eight Shona Challenge – Learn a Shona nursery rhyme

Mixing colours for toddlers

Today we are mixing colours with Ano and Vongai. We wanted to find out what happens when you combine colors to make different colours. We will be mixing primary colors. There are three primary colours – red, yellow, and blue. They are called primary colors because they cannot be made by mixing any other colours.… Continue reading Mixing colours for toddlers

Day Seven Shona Challenge – 5 Zimbabwe Facts

Welcome to day 7 of our #ShonaChallenge!Today Gogo Alice is going to share 5 facts about Zimbabwe with you.Did you know about these?Zimbabwe is a beautiful country full of culture and natural beauty. With an average sunlight of 7.51 hours per day, it is a great holiday destination. Learn more about Zimbabwe and one of… Continue reading Day Seven Shona Challenge – 5 Zimbabwe Facts

Day Six Shona Challenge – Watch a Shona only video

Welcome to day 6 of our Shona language learning challenge for May.Today we are watching a Shona only video. Ano and Vongai are watching this video:How to greet people in Zimbabwe (Shona) according to Taku.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8ZU8OzJHlo Gogo Alice reads you an excerpt of a story. We love the way Shona sounds. And we hope you enjoy… Continue reading Day Six Shona Challenge – Watch a Shona only video

Mavambo – some Shona language basics

Mavambo means beginnings in Shona.Let’s learn some Shona language basics today with Sarura Kids. This video shows:AeroplaneBicycleBookBroomCarChairCupHutLeafPencilScissorsTableVarious animal namesKeyBusHatShoeHammerHoeClay potStoolCartDressToothbrush Enjoy learning Shona language with Sarura Kids! There are some fantastic words that you definitely don’t hear every day. How many of these words did you know already in Shona?Listen and follow along today as… Continue reading Mavambo – some Shona language basics

Day Five Shona Challenge – Watch Shona language flashcards

Ano and Vongai watched the Shona language flashcards for day 5 of the #ShonaChallenge here on Sarura Kids channel. Mom read the words out to them.They both love learning Shona and love hearing people talk in Shona You can read them out as they appear on your screen and pause if you want to repeat… Continue reading Day Five Shona Challenge – Watch Shona language flashcards