Active Learning through Play

At Al Karamah School we recognize that young students learn best when they are active. We understand that active learning involves other people, objects, ideas and events that engage and involve students for sustained periods. Therefore, we believe that Early Years education should be as practical as possible and our EYFS setting has an ethos of learning through play.

We recognize the importance of student’s play. It is an essential and rich part of their learning process, supporting them in all areas of development. Play is a powerful motivator encouraging Students to be creative and to develop their ideas, understanding and language. Play is also flexible and able to suit the preferred learning style of the student. It can provide multiple ways for Students to learn a variety of different skills and concepts.

In the EYFS settings at Al Karamah School, practitioners provide both structured and unstructured play opportunities inside and outside. These activities are designed to engage students in practical, first- hand experiences which will support students to discover, explore, investigate, develop their personal interests and areas of curiosity, and help to make sense of the world around them as they begin to understand specific concepts. Play opportunities are also set up to provide students with opportunities to apply newly acquired knowledge, demonstrating their skills and level of understanding.