Right away I could tell that Greg makes clear sense in what he's saying in that what our youngest children need is the "best version of you" and your understanding that they are children and will create noise, mess, chaos and fun!

I look forward to continuing to incorporate these incredible tools and suggestions into our learning opportunities. I found myself making a list of questions as I read each page but then I got them answered the more I continued. Join him as he explores Adventure Island, a magical world of story and make-believe with his two little dogs, Bonnie and Eppie, as well as a host of other characters including Zoomer the Number Dog, Bob The Brick, the Magic Mustard Tin, and Tiny Ted, with many new and wonderful friends to meet along the way. It was this that I was determined to take into education with me – choice, independence, curiosity, collaboration and kindness. Greg puts into words what you know will be best for your class, giving you confidence to fight for these children and their right to play, whilst making sure the SLT remain happy!Greg Bottrill's revolution to put play at the heart of Early Years is voiced with such eloquence and good humour in his book. Children of varying abilities and language proficiency were fully engaged, asking questions, and listening intently for signs of the "Shush Monster. A simple rebrand of writing, messaging offers both children and adults a delight in what might otherwise be a struggle. He shares his Early Years pedagogy through the ′3Ms′ and explains how to apply these in the classroom.

I also go into schools and nurseries to help them on their adventures and that too has been amazing to see the impact. My own journey began by asking myself questions: Are the children in my care truly playing, truly thriving? Greg reminded us that children (and adults) love to adventure and that, in setting up our possibilities for adventure and imagination, we must not overlook early childhood schemas.He shares his Early Years pedagogy through the '3Ms' and explains how to apply these in the classroom. Ideal for Reception, KS1 and into KS2, the concept of Play Projects is firmly rooted in the belief that children are creative, collaborative and can lead their own learning trajectory.

Of course this requires change, both in our professional practice as well as in government written curriculum but Greg will guide you through how to work alongside the latter. The key to it all has been the realisation that childhood is a mystery, so that keeps me wanting to explore and discover what children are trying to tell us. It's all in the little details, the language we use, our interactions with children and the joy we ignite when asking simple questions. I think in time, I have discovered one thing, but I won’t reveal it because it’s something that if you are willing to adventure into play, I’d love you to find it for yourself. This year I have been looking for fun and exciting ways to help the children in our FS2 classes develop language and literacy skills.If you want to feel energised and ready to fight for play, joy and childhood then this is the episode for you. A former Early Years Lead and Assistant Headteacher, Greg is passionate about education being an adventure not a pre-drawn route for children. In our learning landscape (continuous provision AKA the environment), we have all the tools we need to create awe and wonder. Discover just what it is that children need from education and why it’s so important for Early Years practice to echo upwards throughout their school journey. A very experienced Early Years teacher has gone back to the drawing board, questioned all of the status-quo ‘that’s how things have always been done’ and has built an alternative set of principles.