--- title: "Play-Based Teaching Methods & Teacher Training | Openhouse" description: "Discover our play-based teaching methods. From sensory activities to storytelling, learn how we foster cognitive growth. Join our teacher training academy today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/teacher-training-academy/additional-resources-insights last_updated: 2025-12-29 --- # Play-Based Teaching Methods & Learning Insights Tribe Verified · Play-based training centers in 12+ locations By [Openhouse](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub) · Academy centers at 10 locations in Bengaluru & 2 in Kolkata · ₹40K per course (estimate) Part of [Teacher Training Academy](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/teacher-training-academy). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/teacher-training-academy/gallery) Here is how we turn play into discovery. Explore the practical sensory techniques and teaching philosophies that make our classrooms a second home for children and educators. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Want to make story time more engaging? Our teacher demonstrates how to read a book with a child, from introducing the author to using the pictures to predict the story. These are the practical skills we teach at our academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e084094d-9a69-4205-ad2b-574e57a5d804) - ![Play is where learning begins. From the moment they are born, children use play to understand their world like little scientists on an adventure. This image shows a child exploring with translucent blocks on a light table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bb984309-1096-40bd-896f-ab3550f6ab08) - ![Play is at the very heart of what we do. This image of a teacher and child working together embodies our learning philosophy, which we apply across all our preschool and afterschool programs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8cc51c5-cf56-4615-9b22-27b025e887d6) - ![You're not "just a teacher." You're the entire village they talk about. A message of appreciation for the incredible impact educators have.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1cb2c81-14b7-41e2-9996-d7cd30252323) - ![Your classroom may be tiny, but your impact? Gigantic. We believe in celebrating the monumental role that teachers play in a child's life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fed2760-5676-47ac-885c-ab56e3260dba) - ![Sorry you only get one day of love. You deserve 365. A playful note to all the teachers who deserve appreciation every single day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c5ed7bb-fdec-4cdb-abca-9b8afbc7131e) - ![When they scream, you whisper. When they fall, you catch. This is a tribute to the quiet, nurturing strength of a great teacher.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c670fc3-5f0f-4f5d-95f6-d9279bfd1617) - ![Every hug, every meltdown, every "look what I made!" You were there. We recognize and honor the emotional labor and love that teachers pour into their work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c998b068-c87a-43f7-aa0e-443e9510d1fb) ## About Additional Resources & Insights When we read stories, we do not just flip pages. We teach our educators to pause, point from left to right, and ask children to predict what happens next. It is how you turn a simple book into a two-way conversation that builds cognitive connections rather than just passive listening. ### The 99% Play Methodology At our academy, we believe learning should not happen behind a desk. Our core philosophy is simple: 99% play, 1% theory. We train educators to move away from rigid, lecture-heavy instruction and instead embrace a curriculum where sensory exploration drives development. Whether it is mixing slime to teach science or using water play for emotional regulation, every activity is designed to spark curiosity. ### Sensory Exploration & Motor Skills Sensory activities are the foundation of early childhood development. By engaging with materials like rainbow dough, glow paint, and rice bins, children build the neural pathways necessary for future learning. We teach our trainees how to design these setups to improve fine motor skills and writing grips without making it feel like a lesson. ### Life Skills Over Lecturing Real learning happens when kids get messy. We focus on practical life skills, from making chapatis to washing vegetables, which help children build independence and confidence. Our programs teach you how to foster this autonomy while handling common classroom challenges like separation anxiety or behavioral regulation with patience rather than discipline. ### Building Your Teaching Career If you want to be an early childhood educator, you need to reconnect with your playful side. Our Experiential Early Years Certificate provides hands-on training, live classroom immersion, and the tools to create your own makerspace. We are building a community of teachers who view themselves as the 'village' that supports every child's growth. Join us to learn, laugh, and transform your passion for children into a purposeful career. ## About Openhouse We are Openhouse, and we believe that if you want to teach, you first need to reconnect with your own sense of wonder. Whether you are a parent exploring our play-based philosophy or an aspiring educator looking to build a career, we are here to show you that real learning happens when you get your hands dirty. [See all of Openhouse's services](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub) ## More from Teacher Training Academy by Openhouse - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/teacher-training-academy/featured) - [The Academy Experience: 99% Play, 1% Theory](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/teacher-training-academy/the-academy-experience-99-play-1-theory) - [Designing Play-Based Activities](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/teacher-training-academy/designing-play-based-activities) - [The Science of Sensory Play](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/teacher-training-academy/the-science-of-sensory-play) - [Voices from Our Community](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/teacher-training-academy/voices-from-our-community) - [Our Learning Spaces & Community Events](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/teacher-training-academy/our-learning-spaces-community-events) ## More services by Openhouse - [Parent & Toddler Programs](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/parent-toddler-programs) - [Preschool and Daycare](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/preschool-and-daycare) - [Afterschool Enrichment Classes](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/afterschool-enrichment-classes) - [Themed Events & Workshops](https://mytribe.in/openhouse.hub/themed-events-workshops) ## Similar work from other experts - [Learning in Action: Play-Based Education Methods](https://mytribe.in/knowledgeorigin/educator-training-professional-development/the-why-learning-in-action) by Knowledge Origin · Educator Training & Professional Development · Training at Yelahanka center or on-site across Bengaluru - [Our Play-Based Preschool Approach](https://mytribe.in/cubbytales/preschool-kindergarten-programs/learning-through-play) by Cubby Tales · Preschool & Kindergarten Programs · Center in Koramangala, Bengaluru - [Learning Through Play Programs](https://mytribe.in/purpleasters_preschool/preschool-daycare/learning-through-play) by Purple Asters · Preschool & Daycare · Visit center at RMV Extension, Sanjayanagara - [Play-Based Classroom Learning in Action](https://mytribe.in/papagoyaeducation/play-based-learning-workshops-training/a-glimpse-into-our-classrooms) by Papagoya · Play-Based Learning Workshops & Training · Online & In-person at Frazer Town, Cambridge Layout & Kumara Park - [Learning Through Play: Beyond ABCs](https://mytribe.in/littleredhenpreschools/after-school-enrichment-programs/learning-through-play-beyond-abcs) by Little Red Hen · After-School Enrichment Programs · Visit Center in Kothanur - [Our Favorite Learning Through Play Highlights](https://mytribe.in/milkteeth_theactivitycenter/toddler-preschool-playgroups/featured) by Milk Teeth Activity Center · Toddler & Preschool Playgroups · Online & In-person at Chamrajpet, Bengaluru ## Book To book Openhouse, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Teacher%20Training%20Academy%20by%20Openhouse.) 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