Beyond the Blocks: Engineering Literacy & Numeracy through Play

Young children learn best when they are actively engaged, curious, and immersed in meaningful play experiences. Play is not separate from learning — it is one of the most powerful ways children develop literacy, numeracy, communication, problem-solving, creativity, and social understanding.

In this engaging and practical workshop, Ms. Madhuri Guttikonda will introduce educators to the PLAYFUL framework and explore how intentional, play-based experiences can create rich opportunities for transdisciplinary learning in early years classrooms.

The session will help educators move beyond isolated skill-building activities and discover how everyday play experiences can naturally integrate literacy, numeracy, science, inquiry, and social learning in ways that are meaningful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for young learners.

Participants will explore strategies to design child-led learning experiences that nurture curiosity, communication, thinking, and holistic development while creating joyful and responsive classroom environments.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the PLAYFUL framework and its role in integrating literacy, numeracy, science, and social learning.
• Learn how to design intentional, play-based experiences that are meaningful, engaging, and child-led.
• Explore how everyday play can become a rich transdisciplinary learning space.
• Strengthen communication, inquiry, critical thinking, and collaboration through play-based approaches.
• Support holistic development while increasing participation and engagement in early years classrooms.

Workshop Details

Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (IST)
Mode: Online (Live Session)

Participation Fee

• THT Pro Members: ₹700
• Non-Members: ₹800
• Group Offer: ₹599 per participant (Minimum 4 participants)

Who Should Attend?

• Early Years Educators
• Preschool & Kindergarten Teachers
• Early Childhood Coordinators
• Educators interested in play-based and inquiry-driven learning
• Anyone working with young learners and looking to create more engaging and meaningful classroom experiences