"Plan lessons in a developmental way so that all the learners do one thing but at different levels." Paulina Metula, teacher educator, South Africa

"Let's say the activity is a writing task around the theme 'People'. Group the class in phases. Grades 1, 2, 3 as one phase, grades 4, 5,6 as another, and so on. The writing task for grades 1, 2 and 3 starts at a very basic level, 'My family'. This could move on in complexity to the next grades writing an autobiography, and this can be taken a step further by writing biographies." Sue Lake, teacher, South Africa

"I think the main factor to consider is that children need to be kept stimulated the entire time. It's up to the teacher to be able to teach the skill and thereafter ensure that each grade within that classroom is kept very active to the end of that particular session." Trish O Brien, educator, South Africa