Before school starts · Ages 3–8
Schools expect three things on day one.
Most children arrive with one or two. PlayAlaab closes the gaps — one Ladder at a time, screen-free.
Climb all three, and day one is ready.
Ladder 1 · Writing
Ladder 2 · Listening
Ladder 3 · Visualisation
- Screen-free
- Reusable 100s of times
- 10 minutes a day
- 7-day money-back
Real Homes, Real Progress
Videos from families using PlayAlaab — the newest first.
Why the years before school matter
What a child builds before school, they build on for life.
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1,000,000+
In the first few years of life, “more than one million neural connections are formed each second – a pace never repeated again.”
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Ages 0–8
“The foundations of all learning are laid during these years.”
UNICEF India · Early Childhood Development (opens in a new tab)
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Play
“Play is not a luxury—it’s how children learn best.”
UNICEF India · Play, Love, Learn (2025) (opens in a new tab)
That's why every PlayAlaab Ladder is hands-on, screen-free play — ten minutes a day, with you.
Quotes from UNICEF's public pages, linked above. PlayAlaab is not affiliated with or endorsed by UNICEF.
A quick check for parents
Can your child do these three things?
Three everyday questions. Your answers suggest where to start — a guide for parents, not a developmental assessment.
Gap 1 · Writing
Hold a pencil properly and write their name without the hand tiring?
Gap 2 · Listening
Listen to a short instruction and say the sounds back?
Gap 3 · Visualisation
Point to a triangle, name red, and tell you what A is for?
The school-ready Ladder
Three gaps. Three Ladders. One at a time.
Each Ladder closes one gap before the next begins — so nothing is skipped, and nothing is bought that isn't needed.
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Your child's gap
Ladder 1 · Writing
Control of the pencil
Grooved pages hold the pen on the right stroke until the hand remembers it.
Writing Workbook Set Rs. 299Add Ladder 1 -
Your child's gap
Ladder 2 · Listening
Hearing words properly
Press-and-learn buttons build letter sounds and listening attention, with no screen.
Learning Playbook Rs. 599Add Ladder 2 -
Your child's gap
Ladder 3 · Visualisation
Naming what they see
Flash-card practice until the triangle, the colour red and "A is for apple" come instantly.
Number Flash Cards Rs. 499Add Ladder 3
School-Ready Kit
Most children arrive with more than one gap. All three Ladders, in the order they're climbed.
- 1 · Writing
- 2 · Listening
- 3 · Visualisation
Shop by videos
Watch each Ladder in real homes
Real children, real workbooks. Tap a video to watch — then add the Ladder you need.
What's in the box — Rs. 299
Not just a workbook: a 21-day plan with a finish line.
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Magic pen + refillsInk fades in 5–10 min
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21-day parent guideWhat to do each day
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Certificate on day 21Your child earns it at the top of the climb
How it works
1 · The groove guidesThe pen can't wander
2 · The grip trainsCorrect finger hold
3 · The ink fadesIn 5–10 minutes
4 · Use it again100s of times
21 days. Ten minutes a day.
One page a day. The guide tells you which. No teaching experience needed.
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From real homes
Families climbing the Ladder
5 out of 5 stars
“My son used to hate writing. The daily 10-minute plan made it a game. By week three his letters were on the line.”
Sunita R.Mother of a 5-year-old · Patna5 out of 5 stars
“Bought it for my granddaughter. The certificate at the end made her so proud - she asks to practice now.”
Mahesh G.Grandfather · Guwahati5 out of 5 stars
“Finally something screen-free she enjoys. Reusable, so my younger one will use it too. Worth every rupee.”
Priya K.Mother of two · Indore
7-day money-back promise
Not the right fit for your child? Tell us within 7 days of delivery for a full refund.
Read the refund policy- 7 days to decideFrom delivery
- Easy returnsJust WhatsApp or email us
- Full refundNot the right fit? All your money back
- Ships across IndiaIn 2–6 days
Secure prepaid checkout+91 96671 45127GSTIN 07MUOPK8295F2ZO
Before you order
Your questions, answered.
Is it really reusable?
Yes. Write with the magic pen, the ink disappears in a few minutes, and the page is ready again — 100+ times. One workbook lasts the whole 21-day programme and beyond.
What age is this for?
Designed for children aged 3-8 who are starting to form letters. The 21-day guide adjusts the pace so it works whether your child is just beginning or needs to neaten up.
Which Ladder should I start with?
Take the ten-second check above. The skill you are not sure about is the Ladder to start with. Not sure about more than one? The School-Ready Kit covers all three.
Do I need to teach my child?
No teaching experience needed. The 21-day parent guide tells you exactly what to do each day, in about ten minutes.
When will it arrive?
Most orders ship within 24 hours and reach you in 2–6 days by tracked courier. You'll get the tracking link on WhatsApp.
What if my child loses interest?
Not the right fit for your child? Tell us within 7 days of delivery and we'll refund you in full. Read the refund policy for the details.
Start today
Start with Ladder 1: Writing.
Four reusable workbooks, the magic pen, a 21-day parent guide and a certificate on day 21 — ten minutes a day, screen-free.
7-day money-back promise · Ships across India in 2–6 days
We'll tell you when your child is ready for the next step.
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