Learn To Play - Our Impact

Children assessed in LTP programmes showed the following results:

12%

of children were below average

43%

of children were independently meeting milestones

45%

of children were developmentally on track with support

The Assessment for Play-based Early Childhood Education

Learn To Play, Children On The Edge and The University of Chichester (UK) created a Play-based Programme Assessment Tool to assess the quality of play-based early learning programmes. The tool has two parts consisting of a direct child assessment and environmental assessments of safety, resources, relationships, and inclusivity.

Learn To Play’s Mindful Way

Learn To Play has developed a simple monitoring and evaluation guide for organisations implementing our Mindful Way that draws on educator’s experiences and children’s outcomes.

Children at LTP playgroups have shown a 33% improvement in their social and emotional development after implementing the Mindful Way in our playgroups.

33%

of children at LTP playgroups have
shown an improvement in their
social and emotional
development

The Parent Playbox

The The Community Parent Playbox is a low-cost initiative that strengthens caregiver wellbeing as a pathway to improving child outcomes for families with children aged 0-6. The programme, developed in partnership with Kids Collab (hyperlink), is delivered through regular parent group sessions led by trained para-social workers from the community.

Through these group sessions, caregivers learn play-based parenting activities that are culturally relevant and use low-cost materials, while also building a community to encourage peer learning and social support networks.

56%

of parents reported reduced stress levels (Parental Stress Scale)

88%

of parents reported increased self efficacy (Brief Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale)

94%

of parents Parent Retention Rate

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voices of our Community...

Learn To Play is tackling one of the most important challenges of our time - equitable development opportunities for the growing population of children in Botswana and beyond across the continent. Dovetail Impact Foundation is honoured to continue supporting Learn To Play's team as they rise to this challenge with the incredible combination of humility, drive, and dedication to the children they serve above all.

~ Anna Koons

Knowledge and Learning Officer at Dovetail

From our very first interaction, it was clear that we wanted to work with this incredible team. When the concept of The Parent Playbox started to take shape, we eagerly embraced the opportunity to collaborate.The Parent Playbox is a powerful tool designed to uplift not only caregivers and children but entire communities. Learn To Play's commitment to meeting communities where they are and addressing gaps in early childhood development is truly inspiring. We are proud to count them as one of our core partners at Kids Collab, and we look forward to the positive impact we will continue to make together.

~ Whitney and Rachel

Founders of Kids Collab

LTP empowers the child and the mamas. Before LTP the children had no access to early childhood education. It is amazing to witness the ripple effect that the playgroup has on the mamas, children and community as a whole. I hope LTP can continue to grow and reach more communities in and outside of Botswana.

~ Delic G Sehunwe

Former Deputy Director of Community Development (Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development)

“Supporting LTP is an honour as it is not just an organisation seeking funds to run their affairs but rather an organisation planting seeds for children’s educational development. And through their excellent Maatla Mama program, they’re creating a better future for women and children in Botswana.”

~ Aswin Vaidyanathan

Head of the Assurance division and Partner at Grant Thornton