This book shows how adults can support children and actively help them develop their learning in early childhood. Drawing on traditional approaches and recent research and theories, the author effectively demonstrates the need for a balance between the biological and socio-cultural aspects of the development of learning in early years education and care. Features include: what does it mean to developing learning?, learning by doing real things, how communication and language helps play, partnership with parents, creativity and imagination, diversity and inclusion -- The author also draws on a wide range of examples from practitioners, including nursery teachers, health visitors, community workers, in the public, private and voluntary sectors.