The power of play
Right from infancy, children have a natural potential to learn about their environment through play. As they grow up in today’s dynamic world, it becomes more important for them to build holistic skills which can help them thrive in future.
For refugee and host community children whose education and social development has been affected by crisis, the need for positive experiences and coping skills that can counterbalance negative factors in their lives is critical.
The Consortium
The PlayMatters project is being implemented by a consortium led by the International Rescue Committee, and includes Plan International, War Child Holland, Innovations for Poverty Action, the Behavioural Insights Team in Partnership with the LEGO Foundation.
What we mean by Learning through Play?
For PlayMatters, Learning through Play (LtP) is an active teaching and learning method in which children learn through guided, hands-on, meaningful, play-based interactions in safe and inclusive environments.
PlayMatters Core Package
The PlayMatters Core Package illustrates the key inputs that are necessary to ensure that children's holistic skills improve, in line with the project framework. All three countries will integrate LEGO's "Six Bricks" concept into their packages, with strategic support provided by the Care For Education.
To explore more about the power of learning through play visit: www.learningthroughplay.com
Where we are working
