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Learning through play

A mother holds her child up as she queues with others to register her child's birth and receive birth certificate from a registrar at the Chipata Clinic, Lusaka, ZambiaA mother holds her child up as she queues with others to register her child's birth and receive birth certificate from a registrar at the Chipata Clinic, Lusaka, Zambia.
Article
03 May 2022
How play strengthens your child’s mental health
Playful moments are essential for your little one’s emotional well-being
Nevena and Stasa play at the park in Kragujevac, Serbia.
Article
26 October 2021
How to introduce science to your toddler
Your little one is already a natural scientist
Playbox
Toolkit
20 October 2021
The Playbox
Supercharge your child's learning through the power of play
A baby plays during routine a check up with the pediatrician in Belmopan, Belize.
Article
11 October 2021
How to introduce maths to your toddler
Playful ways to learn are everywhere
Jovana and Daria play together (Serbia).
Article
09 June 2021
The science of play
It’s not just fun – it’s fundamental to your child’s development
Taym, 4 years, plays in the UNICEF-supported Makani centre in Irbid, Jordan.
Article
09 March 2021
3 fun ways to practice problem solving
Play and learn together at home
Vivek, 20 months, plays in Paithan, Aurangabad, India.
Page
17 December 2020
What is free play and why should you encourage it at home?
Learn how playing independently can benefit your child’s development
A mother and daughter play together
Video
29 June 2020
Toys for life
7 toys for babies and toddlers you can make at home
In July 2016, Michael, a child affected by cerebral palsy, finishes an art class. He is 5 and he lives with his parents and brother in Yerevan, Armenia.
Article
22 June 2020
10 playful activities for children with disabilities
Fun at-home moments for learning
Blanca Nohemí López and Orlando Cristóbal Gómez are playing with their son Pablo Sebastián Gómez López (one year old) on October 24h, 2019 in the community of San Juancito, Monjas, Jalapa in Guatemala.
Article
16 June 2020
Playtime, anytime!
Turn everyday routines into fun playful moments for learning and brain development
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