KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS PLAY TO LEARN MORE, SPAIN. Teach early concepts through play, multisensory games, yoga and storytelling in a fun, effective way

Photo of kindergarten children playing a core PTLM game. Two children are visiting a hoop with a letter in it. Other children are travelling to the hoop. They are all engaged in the game.

Third-party on-site course

KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS PLAY TO LEARN MORE, SPAIN. Teach early concepts through play, multisensory games, yoga and storytelling in a fun, effective way

Play to Learn More (PTLM) is an Early Years Icelandic teaching approach inspired by movement, calming and yoga activities. It encourages multi-modal learning through free play and structured games.
• Designed by teachers for teachers.
• Activities tried, tested and approved by children.
• Methodology renowned by teachers internationally.
• Innovative, effective and easy to apply.

Last updated: 24.02.2025

Next upcoming session:

12.10.2025 - 18.10.2025

Spain , Comunitat Valenciana , Alicante

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Description

Recent research shows that young children move a lot less and have fewer quality social interactions. This is having a negative impact on their social skills, physical and mental health. Using the PTLM approach has proven to increase both students’ and teachers’ well-being. As a holistic approach, it enables children to work on cognitive, physical and social competences simultaneously. The wide range of physical and sensory activities you will experience on the course will give you valuable tools to meet your childrens’ different needs while learning early concepts and routines in the classroom.
PTLM methodology can be used as your main teaching approach or it can be used to compliment other teaching methodology.
The sessions on this course are highly practical and teachers experience the activities first-hand. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the sessions and adapt activities to suit their specific settings.

Learning objectives

To create a fun learning environment where teachers can share experiences and learn from like-minded professionals.
To introduce the ideology behind PTLM.
To give teachers new perspectives and approaches to teaching early concepts through physical, multisensory and calming activities.
To encourage physical activity whilst learning.
To introduce simple yoga games and techniques to use in the classroom.
To explore how we can teach personal, social and communication skills alongside academic ones.
To give first-hand experience and the tools to promote health and well-being for children and teachers.
To give teachers the opportunity to share successful activities they use in their own school/country so we can learn from each other.
To help teachers plan the vision for their ‘Play to Learn More’ classroom with time to reflect on their individual schools and plan realistic steps for implementation and success.
To share experiences and learn from like-minded teachers from different countries.

Methodology & assessment

• Fun warm-up, ice-breaking activities and team-building activities.
• Presentation of the latest theory behind the benefits of movement and sensory activities in early learning with practical examples.
• First-hand experience of how early concepts can be combined with movement and sensory activities including active participation in: kinesthetic and movement games, calming and mindful activities, storytelling and yoga.
• Regular short brain-breaks to demonstrate simple energising, calming and brain-gym activities.
• Reflection and discussion opportunities focused on how to adapt and design activities for our own classroom settings.
• Sharing good practice session encouraging participants to share successful activities from their own practice.
• Structured networking opportunities so teachers can find suitable partners to continue their Erasmus learning journey.
• Vision planning session at the end of the course to create an action plan based on on learning during the mobility.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Course Schedule

Our mission and methodology

Meet our outstanding team

Erasmus compliance

Certification details

Letter of Intent/Invitation.
Certificate of Attendance.
Europass Mobility Document.
Learning Agreement.
Evaluation form.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

595

Euro
Course package content:

• Interactive, high quality pedagogy and training.
• Course material and "classroom ready" activities to take away.
• Quality sharing good practice and networking opportunities.
• Expert support before, during and after your course mobility.
• Suitable venues in stunning destinations.
• Cultural evening, outdoor learning in Altea and local castle
• Local advice and support before and during your stay, including a discount
for a local hotel close to our course centre.
• Refreshments at breaktime.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

You can find our registration, payment, and cancellation policy here.
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Early childhood education (ISCED 0)

Primary education (ISCED 1)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Student Teacher

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

25 hours or more