Play N Learn – A Mathematics Experience by Chaos Theory | Experiential Maths Workshop for Grades 3 to 8
About the Event

Play N Learn – A Mathematics Experience is an experiential learning workshop by Chaos Theory, designed to help children discover mathematics through games, puzzles, challenges and hands-on activities.

Created for children studying in Grades 3 to 8, the workshop takes a playful and exploratory approach to mathematics. Instead of focusing on conventional tuition, syllabus completion or formula memorisation, Play N Learn encourages children to question, experiment, make connections, test ideas and discover different ways of solving problems.

The workshop is designed around the idea that mathematics can be explored through curiosity and play. Children are encouraged to look at problems from different perspectives, identify patterns, work collaboratively and develop their logical thinking skills through interactive activities.

The programme is divided into two age-appropriate sessions on 4 October 2026 at Treehouse, Indiranagar, Bengaluru.

Children in Grades 3 to 5 attend from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, while children in Grades 6 to 8 attend from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Each session runs for 2.5 hours, giving children dedicated time to participate in mathematical games, solve puzzles, take on logic challenges and work through hands-on activities.

Play N Learn is not structured like a traditional classroom lesson. Instead, it provides an environment where children can explore mathematical concepts through experimentation, discussion and discovery.

Think. Question. Experiment. Solve. Learn through play.

What Is Play N Learn?

Play N Learn – A Mathematics Experience is a workshop that presents mathematics in an experiential and interactive format.

Traditional mathematics education can sometimes focus heavily on memorising formulas and completing exercises. Play N Learn takes a different approach by creating activities where children are encouraged to discover ideas for themselves.

The workshop uses a combination of:

Mathematical games
Logic challenges
Puzzles
Pattern-based activities
Collaborative problem-solving
Hands-on learning
Exploratory challenges
Interactive mathematical experiences

Rather than simply being shown how to solve a problem, children are encouraged to think about why a solution works and whether there may be another way to approach it.

This makes the workshop an opportunity to explore the thinking behind mathematics rather than focusing only on the final answer.

Learn Mathematics Through Play

Play is at the centre of the Play N Learn experience.

The workshop uses games and challenges to introduce mathematical ideas in a way that encourages active participation.

Children can experiment with concepts, try different approaches, make mistakes, rethink their ideas and try again.

This playful structure allows mathematics to become something children can experience and explore, rather than simply something they need to study.

The goal is to encourage curiosity and create an environment where children can engage with mathematical thinking naturally.

Beyond Conventional Tuition

Play N Learn is intentionally different from a conventional tuition class.

The workshop does not focus on:

Completing a fixed syllabus
Memorising formulas
Repeating routine exercises
Learning only one method to solve a problem

Instead, children are encouraged to:

Ask questions
Experiment with ideas
Identify connections
Test possible solutions
Explore patterns
Think logically
Work with others
Find different approaches to a problem

This creates a more exploratory learning environment where the process of thinking is just as important as the answer.

Encourage Curiosity and Questioning

Curiosity is an important part of mathematical discovery.

At Play N Learn, children are encouraged to ask questions and examine problems from different perspectives.

Instead of assuming that every problem has only one obvious path to the answer, participants can explore what happens when they change an assumption, try a different method or look for a hidden pattern.

Questioning can turn a simple puzzle into an opportunity to investigate how mathematical thinking works.

The workshop creates space for this kind of exploration through its games, challenges and interactive activities.

Experiment, Test and Discover

One of the key ideas behind the workshop is learning through experimentation.

Children can test their ideas, observe what happens and use the results to refine their thinking.

This process allows participants to discover that mistakes and unexpected outcomes can also be part of learning.

Rather than expecting children to arrive at an answer immediately, the workshop encourages them to explore possible solutions and understand why some approaches work while others do not.

Build Logical Thinking Skills

Logic plays an important role in mathematics and problem-solving.

The workshop includes logic challenges designed to encourage children to reason through problems and identify relationships between different pieces of information.

By working through these challenges, children can practise skills such as:

Observation
Reasoning
Pattern recognition
Deduction
Decision-making
Structured thinking

The emphasis is on developing the thinking process behind a solution.

Explore Patterns

Patterns are an important part of mathematical thinking.

The workshop includes pattern-based activities where children can look for repetitions, relationships, sequences and connections.

Recognising a pattern can help children move from observation to prediction and eventually to a deeper understanding of how a mathematical idea works.

Through interactive activities, participants can explore patterns in ways that are more engaging than simply reading about them.

Solve Puzzles and Challenges

Puzzles provide a natural way to encourage mathematical thinking.

At Play N Learn, children will encounter puzzles and challenges that require them to think carefully, test possibilities and work towards a solution.

The focus is not simply on getting the right answer, but on exploring the process used to reach that answer.

Some challenges may require patience, some may encourage creative thinking, and others may involve connecting multiple ideas.

Together, these activities create a varied mathematical experience.

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Mathematics does not always have to be explored individually.

The workshop includes collaborative problem-solving, allowing children to work together and exchange ideas.

Working with others can expose participants to different ways of thinking about the same problem.

One child may notice a pattern that another misses, while someone else may suggest a completely different route to the solution.

This collaborative format makes mathematical exploration social as well as educational.

Hands-On Learning

Play N Learn is designed as a hands-on learning experience.

Children are encouraged to actively participate rather than simply listen to an instructor.

Games, puzzles, challenges and activities provide opportunities for children to interact with mathematical ideas directly.

This practical approach can make abstract concepts more approachable by giving children something concrete to explore.

Two Age-Appropriate Sessions

The workshop is divided into two sessions according to school grades.

Grades 3 to 5

Children studying in Grades 3 to 5 attend the morning session from:

10:30 AM to 1:00 PM

This session is designed around age-appropriate activities that encourage children in these grades to explore mathematical thinking through play.

Grades 6 to 8

Children studying in Grades 6 to 8 attend the afternoon session from:

2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

This session is tailored to the learning stage of older children and provides opportunities to engage with puzzles, logic challenges, patterns and problem-solving activities.

The age-appropriate structure allows the workshop experience to be aligned with the children's respective grade levels.

A 2.5-Hour Experiential Learning Session

Each workshop session lasts 2.5 hours.

This provides dedicated time for children to move through multiple activities rather than focusing on a single exercise.

The duration allows room for:

Mathematical games
Puzzles
Logic challenges
Pattern exploration
Hands-on activities
Collaborative problem-solving
Discussion and experimentation

The workshop is designed as an immersive learning experience rather than a short classroom lesson.

For Children in Grades 3 to 8

Play N Learn is specifically designed for children studying in Grades 3 through 8.

The two-session structure helps separate participants into age-appropriate groups while maintaining the overall philosophy of learning mathematics through play.

The workshop provides children with a structured environment to explore mathematical ideas outside the conventional classroom format.

Learn Different Ways to Approach a Problem

A central idea behind Play N Learn is that a problem may not always need to be approached in only one way.

Children are encouraged to experiment with different methods and compare the results.

This can help them recognise that problem-solving is not always about recalling a single formula or procedure.

Instead, it can involve:

Observation → Questioning → Experimentation → Testing → Connection → Solution

This approach encourages children to think more flexibly about mathematical problems.

Mathematics as Exploration

The workshop presents mathematics as something that can be explored rather than simply memorised.

A puzzle can lead to a pattern.

A pattern can lead to a question.

A question can lead to experimentation.

Experimentation can lead to a new connection.

Through this process, children can experience mathematics as a subject that involves discovery and reasoning.

Why Experiential Mathematics Learning Matters

Experiential learning gives children an opportunity to interact with ideas rather than simply receive information.

In the Play N Learn format, mathematical concepts are explored through activities that require participation.

This creates opportunities for children to use observation, reasoning and creativity while working through challenges.

The emphasis on experience also allows children to see that mathematical thinking can appear in games, puzzles and everyday problem-solving situations.

A Space to Think Differently

Play N Learn encourages children to step outside the expectation that every mathematical problem has to be solved in the most obvious way.

Participants can investigate unusual approaches, challenge assumptions and consider alternatives.

This can make the learning process more open-ended and allow children to discover their own ways of thinking.

The workshop creates space for curiosity rather than simply rewarding memorisation.

Mathematics, Logic and Problem-Solving

The workshop brings together several connected areas of learning:

Mathematics

Children explore mathematical ideas through games, patterns and puzzles.

Logic

Logic challenges encourage structured reasoning and careful observation.

Problem-Solving

Participants work through challenges and test different solutions.

Patterns

Pattern-based activities help children identify relationships and sequences.

Collaboration

Group activities allow children to share ideas and learn from different approaches.

These elements combine to create a broader learning experience centred on mathematical thinking.

What Children Can Expect
Interactive Mathematical Games

Explore mathematical ideas through games designed to encourage participation.

Logic Challenges

Work through challenges that require observation, reasoning and deduction.

Pattern-Based Activities

Identify patterns and explore mathematical relationships.

Puzzles

Solve engaging problems that encourage children to think in different ways.

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Work with others and compare different ways of approaching a challenge.

Hands-On Learning

Interact directly with activities rather than relying solely on conventional instruction.

Experiential Learning

Learn by questioning, experimenting, testing and discovering.

Presented by Chaos Theory

The workshop is presented by Chaos Theory.

Play N Learn is built around an experiential approach that encourages children to interact with mathematics through activities and challenges.

The focus is on creating learning experiences where children can discover ideas through participation rather than relying only on textbook-based instruction.

Venue: Treehouse, Indiranagar

The workshop takes place at Treehouse, Indiranagar, Bengaluru.

The venue provides the setting for the 2.5-hour learning sessions, where children can participate in games, puzzles, challenges and other interactive activities.

Parents and guardians should refer to the latest event information for any venue-specific instructions or requirements.

Event Details

Event: Play N Learn – A Mathematics Experience
Date: 4 October 2026
Venue: Treehouse, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Presented By: Chaos Theory
Format: Experiential mathematics workshop
Grades: 3 to 8
Duration: 2.5 hours per session

Grades 3 to 5: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Grades 6 to 8: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Focus: Mathematics, logical thinking, patterns, puzzles and problem-solving
Learning Style: Games, challenges and hands-on activities
Approach: Questioning, experimentation, exploration and discovery

Who Is Play N Learn For?
Children Who Enjoy Puzzles

Children who naturally enjoy solving puzzles and figuring out how things work can explore mathematics through a variety of challenges.

Curious Learners

The workshop is suited to children who enjoy asking questions and exploring possibilities.

Children Interested in Mathematics

Participants can engage with mathematics outside the conventional textbook format.

Young Problem-Solvers

The workshop encourages logical thinking, experimentation and different approaches to solving problems.

Children Who Learn by Doing

The hands-on format gives participants opportunities to interact directly with mathematical activities.

A Different Kind of Maths Workshop

Play N Learn is designed to offer a different experience from the typical mathematics tuition class.

There is no emphasis on racing through a syllabus or memorising formulas for the sake of completing a lesson.

Instead, the workshop provides opportunities to explore questions such as:

What happens if I try this?

Is there another way to solve it?

Can I find a pattern?

What connection am I missing?

Why does this solution work?

These questions form part of the exploratory approach behind the workshop.

Learn by Doing, Not Just Memorising

The workshop encourages children to become active participants in their learning.

Rather than simply receiving information, they are encouraged to use the information, test it and explore its implications.

This can make mathematics feel more dynamic and interactive.

The goal is to help children see mathematical thinking as a process involving curiosity, experimentation and reasoning.

Explore, Question and Connect

The learning philosophy behind Play N Learn can be summarised through three key ideas:

Explore: Engage with mathematics through games, puzzles and activities.

Question: Ask why something works and consider different possibilities.

Connect: Identify relationships between patterns, ideas and solutions.

These ideas come together to create a workshop where children can learn through active participation.

A 5-Hour Event Schedule Across Two Sessions

Although each individual workshop session is 2.5 hours, the full day's programme consists of two separate age-based sessions.

The morning session for Grades 3 to 5 runs from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

The afternoon session for Grades 6 to 8 runs from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Children should attend the session corresponding to their grade category as stated in the event details.

Important Entry and Event Guidelines

By accepting, holding or using a ticket, the ticket holder acknowledges that they have read, understood, accepted and agreed to the full terms and conditions.

The organiser reserves the right of admission.

The organiser may alter the event schedule without prior notice.

Entry is permitted only after a thorough security check and through designated entrances.

Re-entry is not permitted.

Parents and accompanying attendees should follow all applicable venue and organiser instructions during the workshop.

Prohibited Items and Security Checks

The venue does not allow the following inside the venue or seating area. These are classified as Prohibited Items:

Food
Beverages
Liquids
Bottles
Cans
Tins
Bags
Lighters
Matchboxes
Flammable items
Illegal substances
Hazardous substances

Security personnel will search ticket holders' belongings at entry.

If a ticket holder refuses a search and/or is found in possession of Prohibited Items, the organiser may deny entry without any refund or compensation.

Attendees are requested to cooperate with venue security personnel.

Drug-Free Event

This is a drug-free event.

Any ticket holder found using, possessing, procuring, supplying or consuming drugs, narcotics or psychotropic substances, as defined under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, may be immediately evicted from the venue without refund or compensation.

The organiser also reserves the right to initiate legal action as permitted under applicable law.

Admission and Behaviour Policy

The organiser reserves the right to refuse admission or eject a ticket holder who:

Appears intoxicated
Is under the influence of drugs
Behaves dangerously or inappropriately
Engages in behaviour likely to cause harassment, damage, injury or nuisance

The organiser's decision in such matters shall be final.

All attendees are requested to cooperate with the organiser and venue management throughout the workshop.

Photography and Recording Policy

The use of audio or video recording equipment, including still cameras, is strictly prohibited.

Participants and accompanying attendees should comply with the event and venue rules concerning photography and recording.

Ticket and Refund Policy

Tickets are issued according to the rules and regulations of the event organiser and venue management.

Except as specifically stated otherwise, the ticket is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged, cancelled or returned once purchased.

If the organiser cancels the performance, the organiser will refund the ticket fee.

Other charges associated with the event, including:

Parking fees
Internet handling fees
Order processing fees

remain non-refundable.

The organiser and venue are not liable for issues arising from unauthorised copies or reproductions of tickets.

The ticket is also invalid if the security features affixed to it have been tampered with.

Alcohol Regulations

In accordance with applicable law, persons below the legally permissible age may not purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

The workshop is a children's educational experience, and the supplied event information does not specify alcohol as part of the programme.

All attendees must follow applicable venue rules and legal requirements.

Personal Safety and Property

The organiser does not accept responsibility for injury to persons or for any loss of or damage to personal property brought to the event.

Parents, guardians and attendees should take reasonable care of personal belongings and follow all applicable venue safety instructions.

Communicable Disease Risk

Attendees voluntarily assume all risks related to contracting COVID-19, H1N1 or any other communicable disease or illness, whether occurring before, during or after the event.

Ticket holders also voluntarily waive all claims against the organiser arising from such risks, subject to applicable law.

Force Majeure and Event Changes

The event is subject to force majeure conditions.

The organiser may alter the event schedule without prior notice.

Any secondary performances, if applicable, and the event lineup are subject to the artist's discretion.

The organiser may also modify these terms and conditions from time to time at its discretion.

Attendees are requested to provide their cooperation at all times.

Privacy and Information Collection

To ensure a high-quality user experience, the organiser may collect certain information during booking, registration or payment.

This may include personally identifiable information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number

Such information may be collected in accordance with the applicable Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Jurisdiction

All disputes or claims relating to the event shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai.

Why Choose an Experiential Mathematics Workshop?
Make Mathematics More Interactive

Games, puzzles and challenges can turn mathematical thinking into an active experience.

Encourage Independent Thinking

Children can explore their own approaches rather than relying entirely on memorised procedures.

Discover Patterns and Connections

Pattern-based activities encourage children to notice relationships and make connections.

Strengthen Problem-Solving

Logic challenges and puzzles provide opportunities to practise structured and creative thinking.

Learn Through Collaboration

Working with others allows children to see multiple approaches to the same problem.

Build a Positive Relationship With Mathematics

The playful format encourages children to engage with mathematics through curiosity and exploration.

Experience Play N Learn

Play N Learn – A Mathematics Experience by Chaos Theory offers children in Grades 3 to 8 an opportunity to experience mathematics through a different lens.

Instead of focusing on syllabus completion or memorising formulas, the workshop encourages children to question, experiment, identify patterns, test ideas and discover multiple ways of approaching a problem.

Through interactive mathematical games, puzzles, logic challenges, pattern-based activities, collaborative problem-solving and hands-on experiences, children are encouraged to become active participants in the learning process.

The workshop takes place on 4 October 2026 at Treehouse, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, with separate sessions for different age groups:

Grades 3 to 5: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Grades 6 to 8: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Each session lasts 2.5 hours, providing dedicated time for children to play, explore, solve and discover.

Play N Learn is designed to show that mathematics can be more than formulas and exercises. It can also be about curiosity, patterns, questions, ideas, experiments and the satisfaction of discovering a solution.

Come ready to think differently, solve creatively and discover mathematics through play.