Sanjana Samraj invites us to look beyond learning outcomes and rediscover the power of free play. Through stories of children transforming mud into worlds of imagination, she reflects on how play nurtures creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and independent thinking. Drawing from her experiences across alternative schools, she challenges us to see children not as data points or future adults, but as capable thinkers already making sense of the world. Sanjana reminds us that when children are free to play, they are building the skills, confidence, and agency they need to thrive, both now and in the future.
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