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title: "Early Childhood Education with Play-Based Learning at Learning Matters - mytribe"
description: "Discover Early Childhood Education at Learning Matters—where play-based learning, child therapy, and neuro-affirmative support help every child grow with joy and curiosity. Explore a nurturing, child-led environment today!"
canonical: https://mytribe.in/learningmattersindia
last_updated: 2024-12-17
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# Learning Matters

We provide play-based programs, workshops, and neuro-affirmative support guided by a child-led philosophy. We see differences as possibilities and believe learning is about joyful exploration, not performance.

## Services

### [Child Therapy & Learning Support](https://mytribe.in/learningmattersindia/child-therapy-learning-support)

Available at the Green Park center, New Delhi

Typically ₹1,000-2,200 per session (estimate)

- ![This is the heart of our philosophy. We see beyond the mess to the meaning, providing open-ended materials that invite children to explore, choose, and discover on their own terms. This is not just art; it is a child making their thinking visible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cde0a5a-c204-4e0b-9cc9-0caddb7c39d3)
- ![Occupational therapy can look like play, because that’s when children learn best. Here, a child navigates an obstacle course, building balance, coordination, and body awareness, which are foundational skills for focus and self-regulation in daily life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28d370bd-7c8f-4cfc-b52a-03b26a5155bd)
- ![The most powerful learning happens in moments of shared joy and curiosity. We meet a child’s wonder with genuine presence and encouragement, creating a safe space for them to ask questions, explore, and build a lifelong love of learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8978153-9619-4e27-a507-8589d4885ab5)
- ![Sensory exploration is serious work. This messy, tactile engagement with foam allows a child to process textures, express emotions, and develop creativity, all while experiencing pure, regulating joy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72f7d630-4346-4f81-9fcd-7c0b96dd2e9f)
- [Video: Early communication support starts with connection. In this speech therapy session, we use songs, gestures, and shared attention to build language in a way that is patient, playful, and follows the child's lead.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1495332-c5e7-4c82-b650-12bee08408a5)
- ![Learning is often a social journey. We create opportunities for children to collaborate, share ideas, and support one another, fostering communication, empathy, and the confidence that comes from being part of a team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1349c1b-b499-421f-8648-846e148ecaed)
- ![We believe in a process rooted in science. Play is not just for fun; it is the brain’s preferred way of learning, building everything from problem-solving skills to empathy through full-body, whole-brain engagement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e212449-81c1-426d-b182-6962df0ac25e)
- ![With every press of a block into dough, a child strengthens the small muscles in their hands needed for writing and self-care. This is a perfect example of how we build foundational fine motor skills through purposeful, open-ended play.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/607c8988-fcee-48bf-8910-1e11d1f986a5)

### [Early Childhood Education & Enrichment](https://mytribe.in/learningmattersindia/early-childhood-education-enrichment)

Available at 3 centers across Delhi & Noida

Typically ₹7-18K per child per month (Preschool) (estimate)

- ![This is the essence of our approach. We see art not as a product to be perfected, but as a process of discovery. When a child holds a stone, feels its weight, and chooses a color, they are making decisions, testing ideas, and expressing a thought. This is not just painting; it is choice, it is process, it is learning made visible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cde0a5a-c204-4e0b-9cc9-0caddb7c39d3)
- ![Our environment is the third teacher. We intentionally curate shelves with natural, open-ended materials like stones, pinecones, and seed pods. These "loose parts" invite children to imagine, create, and construct their own stories, transforming simple objects into anything their minds can conceive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12e47927-247d-4132-9ad4-e0f13ed478a2)
- ![The most profound learning happens in moments of shared wonder. Here, an educator doesn't just provide an answer, but joins a child in their curiosity. By meeting their questions with genuine joy and attention, we nurture their confidence to explore, question, and become lifelong learners.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8978153-9619-4e27-a507-8589d4885ab5)
- ![Play is serious work, and sometimes that work is building a tower to the sky. As children collaborate on a structure, they are navigating physics, negotiating with peers, and solving complex problems. They learn to balance, to share a vision, and to celebrate a shared success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b053f984-159d-4a0c-8aed-9e4ea1ab0e2d)
- ![Learning is a partnership, and we invite parents to be a part of the journey. When a parent and child create together, they are not just painting; they are connecting, communicating, and building shared memories. These moments strengthen the bond between home and school.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25d936d1-3d0c-470c-91d8-91fd9a46cddf)
- ![We believe that learning begins with wonder, not worksheets. Play is how children engage their whole body and whole brain, building real-world skills like problem-solving and empathy. This is the science-backed foundation of our approach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e212449-81c1-426d-b182-6962df0ac25e)
- [Video: An obstacle course is more than just a physical challenge; it is a lesson in focus, balance, and motor planning. As this child navigates the path, they are building core stability and body awareness, which are foundational skills for everything from writing to self-regulation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ca21613-2f5d-4cae-8e05-bc9ebd8a63e3)
- [Video: A message from our founder, Sonya Philip, on the fundamental right of every child to play. We believe that when children are given the time and space to direct their own play, the real magic of learning happens. It is through this autonomy that joy, wonder, and creativity flourish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0cf619be-4370-4cf4-ae31-425d7ade7e28)

### [Professional Development for Educators & Parents](https://mytribe.in/learningmattersindia/professional-development-for-educators-parents)

Available online and at 3 centers across Delhi & Noida

Typically ₹15-40K per participant per certification program (estimate)

- ![We invite you to become a certified advocate for children with our Certificate in Learning Differences. This 60-hour professional program is designed to give parents, educators, and therapists the practical, research-backed tools needed to confidently support diverse learning profiles and build truly inclusive practices.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5622a357-c8f5-44f3-92d3-f2d044335e68)
- ![The first six years are critical for a child's brain development, yet most educators feel they need more training to provide the right support. We believe that for both parents and teachers, continuous learning is essential to nurture a child's full potential during these foundational years.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35ebb34f-996b-4cf3-8a64-ddee3ee76a77)
- ![This is what our learning community looks like in action. During a parent visit, adults gather in an intimate, floor-seated circle to engage in a heart-to-heart conversation with our founder, Sonya, exploring our play-based philosophy and partnership approach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16376681-4250-4e79-a4d8-973de078bb0d)
- ![For many children, their mind is like a Ferrari engine with bicycle brakes, full of energy but struggling with regulation. Our exclusive webinar on Attention helps you see beyond labels like "distracted" by exploring the deeper science and offering simple, everyday strategies for support.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f5f1b3a-1a18-4272-b143-d0474adfa28b)
- ![Play is not just fun; it is the foundation of whole-brain development and real-world skills like problem-solving and empathy. We believe that true learning begins not with worksheets, but with wonder, exploration, and full-body engagement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e212449-81c1-426d-b182-6962df0ac25e)
- [Video: For two decades, our work has been defined by words like joy, connection, empowerment, and play. Hear directly from our family of educators and therapists about what drives our mission to advocate for and empower children every single day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fd7d877-0b3e-49cf-9d5f-af15579dc899)
- ![We invite you and your child to pause, breathe, and connect in our Mindfulness Matters sessions. These curated workshops help families learn co-regulation techniques, manage emotions, and cultivate a shared sense of calm and presence together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e73326ae-a3d9-40df-b010-d8fb0d7f7509)
- ![We intentionally use the term 'Engagements' instead of 'Activities' because it reflects our core mindset. Our approach is child-led and open-ended, focusing on the process of exploration to build autonomy, rather than adult-directed tasks with fixed outcomes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93e85f21-198f-47b3-9090-1ae85b00f05b)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Hey, we’re Learning Matters. Sonya started this with a simple idea - kids should get to be kids. Play, laughter, even silence. We don’t push for scores here. Our people, like Samini and Mekha, bring the heart. This place is built on kindness and curiosity. We grow with our families, not just teach. If you’re looking for a space where people matter more than outcomes, you’ll fit right in.

### My work

- **What We Offer**: Play-based parent-toddler programme, First Steps preschool, open-ended after-school workshops, summer camps, neuro-affirmative occupational therapy, speech support, educator certification.
- **How We Do It**: Reggio Emilia inspired preschool approach - learning is child-led, messy, and focused on the journey.
- **Spaces That Teach**: Our rooms invite kids to explore. Natural stuff, open shelves, every corner calling out for wonder.
- **Support for Every Child**: Neuro-affirmative occupational therapy and learning support. We don’t fix kids, we help them thrive.
- **Let Boredom Happen**: We leave quiet gaps for imagination to bloom. Not every minute needs filling.