This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of key challenges in the field of gifted education, with contributions from a range of expert international authors.

This book presents clear and concise practical activities that are detailed and closely linked to early years specifications and requirements. The Learning threads and practical activities in this book embrace early years play and exploration whilst recognising the preparation needed for Key Stage 1, Year 1.

Play in the Early Years offers students an accessible introduction to Play, considering key concepts and current debates taking place here and now.

Just being outside doesn't always guarantee a connection to the natural world. An awareness of the environment needs to be embedded within the curriculum, and with climate change and sustainability being such important and urgent issues, this book is a timely and much needed resource for early years and primary educators.