--- title: "The Founder's Journey: Play-Based Education & Teacher Training" description: "Explore the personal journey behind Tiny Tribes and our commitment to play-based learning. Learn about our teacher training workshops and educational philosophy." canonical: https://mytribe.in/tinytribesmumbai/play-based-learning-for-educators-schools/the-founder-s-journey last_updated: 2026-02-15 --- # The Founder's Journey: Why Play-Based Education Matters Tribe Verified · 15 years of playful learning experience By [Tiny Tribes](https://mytribe.in/tinytribesmumbai) · At studio in Nerul, Navi Mumbai; Travels across India for workshops · ₹18K per workshop (estimate) Part of [Play-Based Learning for Educators & Schools](https://mytribe.in/tinytribesmumbai/play-based-learning-for-educators-schools). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/tinytribesmumbai/play-based-learning-for-educators-schools/gallery) Beyond the curriculum, this is the story of how I became a playful practitioner and why I am passionate about bringing this energy to your classroom. ## Photos and videos - ![A photo of me walking in the mountains. A year ago, I went on a journey to expand my horizons and attended a theatre training workshop in Rauri. That time spent alone in nature was the start of a beautiful new adventure in my personal and professional growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d47e2c6-71ea-472a-a651-684ff060ba44) - ![A view from an airplane window on my way to a teacher training in Gandhinagar. I wear many hats as a mother, teacher, and entrepreneur, and I am grateful for a life that allows me to travel and share my passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0921942-4273-4846-90fb-8fe3fac2225a) - ![This is the group from my theatre training in the mountains. I was lucky to learn alongside these enthusiastic teachers and the inspiring children of Rauri, reminding me that the student is always ready when the teacher appears.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e613b0e3-b794-44b6-9a4c-fbd906bbbea8) - ![Posing with a group of enthusiastic teachers after a workshop on blended pedagogy. Moments like these, connecting with fellow educators who are eager to make their classrooms more engaging, are what fuel my passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f56d7be-c410-4650-90ae-8335d0271882) - ![A fun, behind the scenes moment from my theatre training, where we practiced mask making. This experience taught me to embrace vulnerability and play, lessons which I bring back to my own teaching and training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d03c4e8-d252-43f2-9617-83c02db6562c) ## About The Founder's Journey Learning is a journey that never stops, and I believe the best teachers are also the most dedicated students. When I travel for my own theatre training in places like Rauri or participate in workshops in Gandhinagar, I am constantly testing new ways to blend pedagogy. This personal practice directly shapes the teacher training modules I bring to your school, ensuring they are not just theoretical, but tried and tested in real-time. ### Why I Keep Learning I often question whether I should share these personal moments, but I believe my work is inseparable from who I am. Whether it is a solo trip to the mountains for theatre training or attending a workshop in another city, these experiences allow me to return to the classroom with fresh eyes. My goal is to teach educators how to be 'playful practitioners,' not just deliver a curriculum. ### Moving Beyond Performance When I work with schools, the focus is never on a stage performance. I advocate for the process over the product. This means your teachers learn how to facilitate drama games, movement activities, and role-play simulations that align with NEP 2020 and NCF 2022 guidelines. We move away from memorized lines and toward building genuine communication skills. ### Connecting with Your School I bring this hands-on approach to my training sessions. Whether we are practicing mask-making to embrace vulnerability or reviewing blended pedagogy, the sessions are designed to be interactive and practical. We offer: * **Playful Practitioner Training:** 3 to 4 hour on-site modules for up to 30 teachers. * **Resource Support:** Digital packs, audio assets, and Q&A sessions to help handle classroom challenges. * **Structured Curriculum:** For schools looking for a longer partnership, I provide 35 to 40 weeks of lesson plans that are research-backed and easy to implement. If you want classrooms that feel alive and responsive, let’s talk about how to bring this play-based philosophy to your team. ## About Tiny Tribes I am a mother, teacher, and perpetual student who believes that the best learning happens when we are willing to play. My journey from a shy kid to an educator has taught me that schools are not just places for grades, but spaces for building confidence and connection. 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