Join our upcoming free webinar: How to harness the power of play-based learning

Play is not a break from learning; it’s where some of the most profound learning happens. Yet, in today’s pressurised educational landscape, play-based approaches are often sidelined in favour of more structured, rote teaching methods.

On 12 February, we are hosting a free webinar in partnership with Teach Middle East focused on play-based learning. The webinar will be a practical deep dive into how play-based learning can transform engagement, deepen understanding, and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills your students need to thrive.

Attendees will learn how to deliver intentionally designed play-based experiences that align with curriculum goals and nurture creativity, collaboration, and joy in learning.
The panel will be made up of expert ICA educators, including:
• Donna Bonham-Russell (International Educator, Panaga School, Brunei)
• Jolinda Groothedde (IEYC/IPC Curriculum Leader, Holland International School, Singapore)
• Katy Freeman (IEYC International Educator, Seoul Foreign British School, South Korea)
• Laura James (Head of Inclusion and Play-Based Learning, ICA)
• Nivine AbouAichy (IEYC Curriculum Lead, PDO School, Oman).

During the webinar they will share real classroom examples, address common implementation challenges, and offer strategies for implementing play-based approaches to learning within a school community.

The session is designed for teachers, curriculum leaders and school administrators from any school, and will take place at 1PM GMT/5PM GST on 12 February 2026.

Register to reclaim the pedagogical power of play.