Let Them Play :Learning Isn’t Always in a Textbook

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@SOBIARANAM-IRFAN Play allows children to be active, calm their minds, follow their own ideas, pretend, be creative, and build physical, social, and intellectual skills.

@Nawres-Alabed .

Yes — I’ve witnessed the magic of learning through play. It’s in the sparkle of a child’s eyes when they “discover” something on their own… when a cardboard box becomes a spaceship… or when a sandcastle turns into a lesson in teamwork, patience, and even engineering.

@Nawres-Alabed Play is a child's language — their natural way to explore, express, and engage with the world.

But in the race for grades and benchmarks, we sometimes forget that play lays the foundation for critical thinking, resilience, collaboration, and creativity — all the things we hope to see in our students as adults.

Instead of asking “How can we make children learn faster?” maybe we should ask “How can we make childhood richer?”

@Nawres-Alabed
Let’s create classrooms that breathe with movement, messiness, imagination, and laughter. Because when children are allowed to be children, they often become the best learners of all.

Thank you for reminding us that play isn’t a break from learning — it’s where the deepest learning begins.

@Nawres-Alabed
Yes, I completely agree! Learning through play is one of the most powerful and natural ways children develop essential life skills. I’ve seen firsthand how students blossom when they’re given the freedom to explore, imagine, and create. Whether it’s building, role-playing, or engaging in open-ended activities, they learn collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and even academic concepts without the pressure of formal instruction.

Play lays the foundation for curiosity-driven learning, and that curiosity often leads to deeper understanding than traditional methods. It’s time we reframe our definition of learning and recognize that joy, movement, and imagination are not distractions they are the very heart of meaningful education.

Thank you, Nawres, for such an important reminder. Yes, I’ve seen the magic and it’s something we must protect and prioritize.

@Nawres-Alabed Classroom discussions, group projects, and hands-on experiments encourage students to actively engage with the material, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

@Sanaa Applying concepts to real-life situations through case studies, simulations, or community projects makes learning more relevant and meaningful.

@Sanaa Textbooks often present information in a straightforward manner, while learning in school involves analyzing information, evaluating different perspectives, and developing problem-solving skills.

@Sanaa Teachers often adapt their teaching methods and resources to cater to different learning styles and needs, recognizing that one-size-fits-all approach of textbooks may not be effective for everyone.

@Sanaa a comprehensive education involves a combination of textbook learning, active engagement, and real-world experiences, all of which contribute to students' overall development.