Identifying children's learning in different episodes of play -- Play as learning, play as practice: intervening in children's play; helping children who find it difficult to play -- Understanding learning: the senses and the part they play in the learning process -- Understanding why children are different: developmental changes that influence learning and the ability to play -- Encouraging positive behaviour through play -- Understanding the self-concept and nurturing the self-esteem -- Recording observations: beginning research conclusion: bringing it all together

1. Creative ability in children
2. Play
3. Learning