Playing is Serious Learning
Our Maple Bear Early Childhood programs emphasize play and play-based learning as critical components of the curriculum. Whether the children are learning language or developing literacy, exploring numeracy or discovering the natural world, play-based activities and experiences really enhance a wide-range of skills. And that is why we love providing the best Canadian Education through […]
What is Play-Based Learning?
Any activity or experience can be considered play-based learning, as long as: It is motivating and no expectation of a reward There’s an opportunity to self-direct and make choices It is creative or has an imaginative component There is full engagement from the child – both physically and mentally There’s an opportunity to repeat and […]
Play-Based Learning at school called Learning Centers
One of the ways that Maple Bear Arequipa incorporates play with learning is through what is known as “learning centres”. There are different learning areas in each classroom dedicated to our students to work with their teachers and with their friends when they return to school. The learning centre areas at Maple Bear are designed […]
