Powerful Learning Around You
playsa.org is a free in-service Early Childhood Development training course that was developed in partnership with Department of Basic Education, UNICEF, Cotlands and LEGO Foundation.
The playsa.org online training course complements existing and formal training and people enrolled on the course can earn 15 CPD credits as set out by the South African Council for Educators in terms of section 5(b) of the South African Council for Educators Act 31 of 2000.
You can complete the PLAY online training in your own time and at your convenience. The courses are targeted at practitioners, Grade R – Grade 3 teachers, childminders, day mothers, playgroup facilitators or anyone who implements programmes for babies and young children.
Children of all ages love to play. Our PLAY courses will show you how to turn this natural behaviour into a powerful teaching tool. From crawling to basic mathematics, PLAY helps children learn in a fun, exciting environment.
Register for FREE to get
- Online training courses to complete anytime and anywhere.
- Rewards throughout the course with helpful play-based learning ideas.
- An accredited certificate that will help you get ahead in the workplace.
Available PLAY courses
Based on age groups, each PLAY course is specifically designed to cater for every stage of a child’s development. Our courses are packed with both theory and practical instruction every step of the way.
- Grade 1 – 3
- Grade R
This course will help you lay the foundations for skills children will use throughout the rest of their schooling career.
- 2 – 5 years
- Birth – 2 years
- Step 1: Register online
- Step 2: Choose a course
- Step 3: Start learning
- Step 4: Get rewarded
- Step 5: Boost your career
Join all 495698 teachers, daycare parents, principals, early-learning facilitators and parents who have helped the children achieve their potential through PLAY-based learning.