PlayMatters works with governments, teachers, and communities to embed Learning through Play, a guided, hands-on approach that strengthens learning, wellbeing, and inclusion in low-resource and crisis-affected contexts.

edutainement Explore our Learning through Play Library

Browse our learning through play library edutainment resources

caregiver Browse our Research & Learning

Learning products that document what works in embedding Learning through Play across diverse, low-resource education systems.

What is learning through Play?

Learning through Play is an active teaching and learning method for children to learn through guided, hands-on, and meaningful play-based interactions, supported by trained facilitators in safe and inclusive learning environments.

PlayMatters advances Learning through Play as an intentional, curriculum-aligned approach, embedded through existing education systems.

learning through play

Research & Learning Highlights

  • Learning through Play to Improve Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing in Conflict and Crisis: Findings from a Randomized Control Trial in Ethiopia
    Type: Implementation and Impact Research
    Country: Ethiopia
    Date:
    View Download
  • PlayMatters Ethiopia Enhances Teacher Practices and Learning Outcomes using Learning through Play: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis (CEA)
    Type: Implementation and Impact Research
    Country: Ethiopia
    Date:
    View Download
  • Regional Newsletter August 2024
    Type: Newsletters & Fact sheets
    Country: Global
    Date:
    View Download

Catchup with our latest stories

UCL article
New PlayMatters research published in peer-reviewed journal highlights the promise of learning through play in crisis settings
Water pipes
Building Ownership, Improving Outcomes: How Communities Improved Enrolment, Engagement in Afar, Ethiopia
Access the Learning Through Play Library Explore the Library Read the Evidence Contact the Team