We call SEL, “behaviour education” and treat behaviour as a subject. We do not expect children to do well in it if they do not receive the appropriate and necessary education.

Play Is the Way uses:

. Physically interactive, games and activities that both require and develop personal and social capabilities as they are being played.

• Five guiding concepts that serve as a moral compass and help children to do what they believe is right and best to do. When embedded, these concepts prevent children from drowning in life and learning – hence, they are aptly called Life Raft concepts. (See below)

• An empowering self-reflective language that helps children to master their behaviour in preparation for a responsible life in a free and democratic society.