The Ministry of Preschool and School Education of Uzbekistan has sent a letter of thanks to the education bureau of Anji county, Huzhou, Zhejiang province, recognizing its support in introducing the Anji Play early childhood education model.

Anji county has become a pioneer in reforming preschool education with its Anji Play program, which encourages children to explore and grow through open, low-structured play.

In its letter, the ministry highlighted two key areas of Anji's assistance.

During a preschool education exchange activity, representatives from Uzbekistan play with children at a kindergarten in Anji county. [Photo/Tide News]

In terms of infrastructure, Anji helped improve the educational conditions of two preschool institutions in Tashkent. They provided targeted Anji Play facilities and teaching equipment, creating a safe, free, and enriching play environment for children.

In terms of software, Anji shared its extensive preschool education experience and teaching system to aid Uzbekistan in localizing and implementing the Anji Play education model. Through online training, professional concept sharing, and curriculum guidance, Anji helped local educators understand and adopt the core philosophy of the Anji Play education model — trusting, respecting, and empowering children.

In recent years, the Anji Play education model has helped children around the globe to explore and grow through play, contributing Chinese solutions to global preschool education through the Belt and Road Initiative.