Sonia Mainstone-Cotton is a freelance trainer, consultant and nurture worker. She has worked with young children for over 25 years.

In a world of constant change, progress, new ideas and the ever changing world of education, sometimes we lose sight of the axioms around what young children need to thrive. Through her writings, Sonia clearly states the core elements that make up environments where we can successfully support emotional health and wellbeing. Every early years practitioner should have a dog-eared copy of this book, reminding them of the essential basics that we all need in the promotion of healthy and happy children.

• Introduction. 1. Playfulness and Outdoor Play 2. Un-rushing and Stillness. 3. Emotional Vocabulary. 4. Sensory Play. 5. Creativity. 6. Exploring and Co-Adventuring Together. 7. Adult Well-being. Conclusion.

Sonia Mainstone-Cotton is a freelance trainer, consultant and nurture worker. She has worked with young children for over 25 years.

In a world of constant change, progress, new ideas and the ever changing world of education, sometimes we lose sight of the axioms around what young children need to thrive. Through her writings, Sonia clearly states the core elements that make up environments where we can successfully support emotional health and wellbeing. Every early years practitioner should have a dog-eared copy of this book, reminding them of the essential basics that we all need in the promotion of healthy and happy children.

• Introduction. 1. Playfulness and Outdoor Play 2. Un-rushing and Stillness. 3. Emotional Vocabulary. 4. Sensory Play. 5. Creativity. 6. Exploring and Co-Adventuring Together. 7. Adult Well-being. Conclusion.

Sonia Mainstone-Cotton is a freelance trainer, consultant and nurture worker. She has worked with young children for over 25 years.

In a world of constant change, progress, new ideas and the ever changing world of education, sometimes we lose sight of the axioms around what young children need to thrive. Through her writings, Sonia clearly states the core elements that make up environments where we can successfully support emotional health and wellbeing. Every early years practitioner should have a dog-eared copy of this book, reminding them of the essential basics that we all need in the promotion of healthy and happy children.

• Introduction. 1. Playfulness and Outdoor Play 2. Un-rushing and Stillness. 3. Emotional Vocabulary. 4. Sensory Play. 5. Creativity. 6. Exploring and Co-Adventuring Together. 7. Adult Well-being. Conclusion.