Government invests N$3m to bring learning through play to classrooms
The Ministry of Education has launched the nationwide rollout of 1 571 Pre-Primary Kits to classrooms across all 14 regions of Namibia - a N$3 million investment aimed at strengthening early learning and promoting inclusive, play-based education. (https://q.my.na/UXHS)
The initiative, implemented in partnership with UNICEF and the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS), represents a coordinated effort to ensure that every young learner in Namibia has access to quality early learning materials. The kits were procured through UNICEF under an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the ministries, ensuring a transparent and equitable distribution process nationwide.
Each kit, developed by UNICEF, serves as a compact “treasure box” of creativity and discovery. The kits include puzzles, books, building blocks, art supplies, and guides for both teachers and caregivers. Designed to make learning fun and interactive, the materials encourage social, emotional, physical and cognitive development, helping teachers create classrooms where learning truly happens through play.
The rollout follows the official handover on 28 October 2025 at Dr Frans Aupa Indongo Primary School in Windhoek. Distribution to all 14 regions began on 3 November 2025, with each pre-primary classroom set to receive one kit per 40 learners. This approach ensures resources are allocated fairly and reach children in both urban and rural areas.
Speaking at the launch, minister Sanet Steenkamp emphasised the long-term impact of investing in early childhood development. “Through these kits, we are investing not only in learning materials but also in the joy, curiosity and potential of every Namibian child. Early learning must be active, creative and nurturing, and that is precisely what these kits bring to our classrooms,” she said.
The initiative, implemented in partnership with UNICEF and the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS), represents a coordinated effort to ensure that every young learner in Namibia has access to quality early learning materials. The kits were procured through UNICEF under an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the ministries, ensuring a transparent and equitable distribution process nationwide.
Each kit, developed by UNICEF, serves as a compact “treasure box” of creativity and discovery. The kits include puzzles, books, building blocks, art supplies, and guides for both teachers and caregivers. Designed to make learning fun and interactive, the materials encourage social, emotional, physical and cognitive development, helping teachers create classrooms where learning truly happens through play.
The rollout follows the official handover on 28 October 2025 at Dr Frans Aupa Indongo Primary School in Windhoek. Distribution to all 14 regions began on 3 November 2025, with each pre-primary classroom set to receive one kit per 40 learners. This approach ensures resources are allocated fairly and reach children in both urban and rural areas.
Speaking at the launch, minister Sanet Steenkamp emphasised the long-term impact of investing in early childhood development. “Through these kits, we are investing not only in learning materials but also in the joy, curiosity and potential of every Namibian child. Early learning must be active, creative and nurturing, and that is precisely what these kits bring to our classrooms,” she said.
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