Day-by-Day is an innovative course for Grade R, spanning Literacy. Numeracy and Life Skills. It has been especially developed to meet the requirements of the Revised National Curriculum Statement (NCS). The Grade R Literacy course provides guidelines and resources for planning and teaching. Day-by-Day is an innovative course for Grade R, spanning Literacy. Numeracy and Life Skills. It has been especially developed to meet the requirements of the Revised National Curriculum Statement (NCS). The Grade R Literacy course provides guidelines and resources for planning and teaching. The course has the following components for Grade R Learner's Activity Book Teacher's Guide Resource Pack of posters and other aids.