The Bright Ideas for Early Years series has been written specially for nursery and reception teachers, playgroup leaders and all those who work with 3 to 6 year-olds. The books provide sound practical advice on all areas of learning. Fresh air and exercise have long been recognized as being crucial to a child's health and physical development. This book explains how, in addition, outdoor play can be used to develop a child's imaginative and intellectual faculties. Ideas are given for sand and water play, role play, co-operative play and environmental studies.