The purpose of
play-active learning is that it motivates, stimulates, and supports children in their
development of skills, concepts, language acquisitions/communication skills and
concentration.
Play is a vital part of a child’s optimal social, cognitive, physical and emotional
development. Play also contributes to brain development. Evidence from neuroscience
shows that the early years of a child’s development (from birth to age eight) set the
basis for learning, behavior and health throughout life. Researchers agree that play
provides a strong foundation for intellectual growth, creativity, problem-solving and
basic academic knowledge. Play helps children learn by connecting with their senses
and new language that contributes to their learning.
Children possess a natural curiosity to explore and play acts as a medium to do so.
Play is not wasted time, but rather time spent building new knowledge from previous
experience. Learning occurs when children play with blocks, paint a picture or play
make-believe. During play children try new things, solve problems, invent, create,
test ideas and explore. Children need unstructured, creative playtime; in other words,
children need time to learn through their play.
Our program is designed age appropriate to support a child's growth at his or her own
individual pace. From sensory stimulation to problem-solving games and early literacy
activities, our classes use play-based activities to stretch the body and mind.They
also have an advantage to learn about cause and effect and build strength through play
with ramps, slides and climbers. This program emphasizes on developing a child's
content knowledge and provides the opportunity to develop social skills, competences
and disposition to learn. They spend few hours of their day in an environment where
they have an opportunity to self-choose and explore an activity rather than prescribed
by a parent or teacher; leading to self-learning experience. Importance is laid on the
process rather than predicted outcome or product.