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.

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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.

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Research & Learning Highlights

  • Technical Topical Brief - Large Class Sizes
    Type: Formative Research
    Country: Tanzania
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  • Uganda Photovoice Study Report
    Type: Implementation and Impact Research
    Country: Uganda
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  • Regional Newsletter Year 2
    Type: Newsletters & Fact sheets
    Country: Global
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