The Joy of Learning
(at scale)

Anji Play

A complete system for early childhood education, centered on joy.

Intentional environments.

Purpose-built materials.

Clear teacher practices.

Developed over two decades and proven at scale.

Children playing with large wooden building blocks and teamwork in an outdoor playground of a school or daycare.

Transforming
3 million lives
every day

  • "This approach embodies the true potential of how children learn through play."

    Dr. Bo Stjerne Thomsen, LEGO Foundation

  • "I am convinced that the engineers and architects and scientists of China are going to be coming from this place."

    Dr. Frances Rust, New York University

  • "Anji Play is a global leader, preparing today's children for tomorrow's societies."

    Dr. Mitchel Resnick, MIT

True Crisis

Too many children are struggling

Screen-addiction

Anxiety

Depression

Adult-dependence

Unprepared for the Future

Anji Play children are thriving

Hands-on Discovery

Joy and Confidence

Connection

Self-direction

Shaping the Future

The Anji Play logo. A white bamboo ladder on a green circle

Anji Play is a comprehensive, systematic approach that nurtures ability and independence.

The Moment for Change

3M+ children benefit from Anji Play.

Families are looking for alternatives.

We are ready to build.

Core Team

Jesse Coffino
Vision, Partnership, Training

Dr. Jessica Branch
Assessment, Research

Aaron Crowell
Implementation, Compliance

Melanie Traynor
School Management, Operations

Ms. Cheng Xueqin
Anji Play Founder, Project Advisor

Two people standing on stage in front of a brick wall with a large sign that says 'DOK'. One is a man with curly hair wearing a green sweater, and the other is a woman with dark hair in a bun wearing a gray blazer, smiling.

Jesse Coffino & Ms. Cheng, 2025 DO Lectures, Wales

Transform Education With Us

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