Play is far more than recreation—it is one of the most powerful ways children make sense of the world. In the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), purposeful play fosters curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and deeper conceptual understanding.
Join Ms Bhavnaa Mathew, an experienced IB PYP Educator and Founder of ArthaMarg, for an engaging online masterclass that explores how educators can intentionally design meaningful play experiences that inspire inquiry and empower learners.
What You Will Learn
- Play as Purposeful Inquiry
Discover how play can become a meaningful pathway for exploring big ideas, nurturing curiosity, and building deep conceptual understanding.
- Designing Intentional Provocations
Learn how thoughtfully planned provocations move beyond engagement to create purposeful learning experiences aligned with clear outcomes.
- Connecting Play with the IB PYP Framework
Explore practical strategies to integrate play with key concepts, Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, and the IB Learner Profile.
- Building Learner Agency
Understand how voice, choice, and ownership through play encourage students to become confident, self-directed learners.
- The Educator’s Role in Making Learning Visible
Learn how observation, documentation, and reflective practices help educators facilitate meaningful learning while capturing students’ thinking and growth.
Who Should Attend?
- IB PYP Educators
- Early Years and Primary School Teachers
- Curriculum Coordinators and Academic Leaders
- School Leaders
- Educators interested in inquiry-based and play-based learning
About the Facilitator
Ms Bhavnaa Mathew is an IB PYP Educator, Service Learning Coordinator, NEASC Visitor, Climate Action India Ambassador, and Founder of ArthaMarg. She brings extensive experience in designing learner-centred environments that promote inquiry, agency, and authentic learning experiences.
Date: 12 August 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (IST)
Platform: Zoom
This interactive masterclass is an excellent opportunity to gain practical insights into creating purposeful, play-rich classrooms where every learning experience inspires curiosity, ownership, and deeper understanding.
