Playing with light is a magical experience for children and adults alike. Making the most of Light and Mirrors
has been specially written to celebrate the wonderful ideas and
theories that babies and young children demonstrate on a daily basis,
as they play and explore the world around them.


Each of the scenarios in this book, accompanied by stunning full
colour photographs, shows how the use of reclaimed and natural
materials can support play and active learning, exploration and
investigation and creativity and critical thinking across the six areas
of learning of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Through easily understood text and colour photographs, this book
provides both photographic and written support for early years
professionals wishing to develop their understanding of:
- the role of the creative practitioner
- a creative learning environment
- child-initiated and adult- led experiences
- the value of open- ended resources
- the use of photographs in observational assessment