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MANILA — Knowledge Channel officially launched its latest initiative, “EcoPlay” on Monday at the Marikina Elementary School. This innovative project aims to incorporate traditional Filipino games into the physical education curriculum for grades 4, 5, and 6, using video lessons and session guidelines produced by Knowledge Channel.“EcoPlay” seeks to promote essential values such as sportsmanship, physical fitness, and resilience among students.Danie Sevilla Cruz, Platforms head of Knowledge Channel, emphasized the transformative power of play in child development.  “Naniniwala ang knowledge Channel at ang Unilever sa kahalagahan ng laro. We feel that children will become more empowered [and] will be change makers through play,” Cruz stated. She highlighted the holistic benefits of engaging children in physical activities, noting that play fosters mental, physical, and emotional growth.“Napaka-importante nito kasi alam natin that if the children are engaged in play, it’s not just mentally [and] it’s not just physically but holistically,” she said.This initiative includes educational components where students can access visual lessons and video modules. Knowledge Channel plans to conduct school visits, allowing children to participate in games showcased in the videos. Cruz expressed a desire for students to enjoy the activities and learn valuable lessons about teamwork and friendship that they will carry into adulthood.“At the end of the day, we would want the children to enjoy [it] because we know that by doing so, pag naglalaro sila, natututo sila,” she added.Lara Santos of Unilever reinforced the importance of active play in child development. ”Ang EcoPlay po is about holistic development,” she explained, transitioning from a previous focus on environmental education to emphasizing the need for children to engage in active play outdoors.“Galing po kami dun sa eco project na nag focus sa pag help with the environment pero ngayon na mas face-to-face, we wanted to shift EcoPlay. Bakit? Importante [at] naniniwala kami na bukod sa pag te-take care sa environment, importante ang active play which is kailangan lumabas ang mga bata. Mag laro, madumihan para matuto sila at mag develop,” Santos said.Santos also said that learning through enjoyment leads to better retention of knowledge, making play a crucial element in the educational process. The “ecoPlay” project represents a collaborative effort between Knowledge Channel and Unilever to enrich the educational experience of Filipino Children through traditional games and active participation.”Naniniwala kaming mas matututo sila mas ma dedevelop sila ng discipline, resilience, and they will become more empowered… and with play, tuloy ang laro. Mas alam namin na mas mag si-stick yung mga learnings sa mga bata kapag nag e-enjoy sila so yun yung importante,” she added.

This innovative project aims to incorporate traditional Filipino games into the physical education curriculum for grades 4, 5, and 6, using video lessons and session guidelines produced by Knowledge Channel.

This innovative project aims to incorporate traditional Filipino games into the physical education curriculum for grades 4, 5, and 6, using video lessons and session guidelines produced by Knowledge Channel.

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Knowledge Channel launches ‘EcoPlay’ project to enhance learning through traditional games

Addie Cuadra,

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Published Oct 07, 2024 10:28 PM PHT

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