New Play to Learn Resource Hub Shares Resources to Support Practitioners Working with Young Children in Education in Emergencies

A new resource hub offers free program materials, media content, research, and technical resources from multiple countries, offering tangible strategies and guidance for practitioners working in early childhood development in emergencies (ECDiE). 

Childhood Education International is proud to have collaborated with the Play to Learn Project to support the development of the Play to Learn Resource Hub. This platform shares materials from the Play to Learn Project, an innovative humanitarian initiative from Sesame Workshop, BRAC, International Rescue Committee, and NYU Global TIES for Children. 

“The Play to Learn Resource Hub helps fill a critical need by providing valuable insights, materials, and recommendations that will support ECDiE practitioners in their work and enable them to better serve young children in emergency settings and humanitarian contexts,” said Dr. Amlata Persaud, Global Education Specialist at CE International. “We are proud to be a part of supporting and building the legacy of the Play to Learn Project, and we look forward to these resources being used by more practitioners worldwide.” 

Supporting ECDiE Practitioners 

The Play to Learn Resource Hub features technical resources, content, and tools used in Bangladesh, Lebanon, Jordan, and other locations. This curated set of unique resources provides practical guidance and insight into how to implement effective programs to support early childhood development for young children and families affected by conflict and crisis.

The content, tools, and materials: 

• Share and elevate practitioner voices 

• Are available in multiple languages 

• Offer tangible strategies and tips 

• Are example-rich 

• Are short and practical

• Are adaptable to various contexts 

Exploring the Play to Learn Resource Hub 

An upcoming webinar will present the Resource Hub and highlight its development and practical applications. Hosted by the Inter-agency Early Childhood Development Working Group, Sesame Workshop, BRAC, the International Rescue Committee and NYU Global TIES for Children, the webinar will take place on October 9, 2024, from 1-2:30pm UTC. 

Supporting ECDiE 

There are more than 100 million people worldwide who have been forced to flee conflict, violence, and persecution. An estimated 87 million children under age 8 have spent their whole lives in conflict, crisis, and emergency settings. 

CE International is dedicated to improving ECDiE globally, advocating for the safety and wellbeing of children, and supporting their early learning and development. We are committed to contributing our expertise in ECD and education in emergencies to improve ECDiE for all children worldwide. 

There has been a demonstrated gap in available tools and resources related to ECD in conflict and crisis, especially in play-based programs and digital and media-enhanced programs. This new resource hub helps to fill a critical need. 

As we look to the future, CE International is committed to continuing to support innovative approaches that help children in emergency settings thrive. We invite practitioners, partners, and stakeholders to explore the resources, and we welcome anyone interested in collaborating with us on new ways to support ECDiE efforts to get in touch. 

The CE International Team 

We are grateful to our wonderful team of consultants who co-created the Play to Learn Resource Hub. The team was led by Amlata Persaud, and comprised Lucy Bassett, Dayana Garcia, Sarah Klaus, Kacy Kostiuk, Kate Lapham, Sakil Malik, Rachel Maranto, Sweta Shah, Katherine Tek, and Aimee Vachon. Our team worked in collaboration with Anjuli Shivshanker from Sesame Workshop, and the Play to Learn Consortium, to co-create and co-design many ECDiE products for the PTL Resource Hub.  

Access the Resource Hub