This book explores the primacy of learning through the senses in the early years and emphasises the importance of learning in social contexts. It shows how young children learn through their senses supported by the attentive, reliable, engaged and loving attention of people they know and challenges the reader to consider their own practice and reflect on the impact of emotional learning on a young child’s development. Including strategies, case studies and practical examples in every chapter, the book aims to inspire early years trainees, new and experienced practitioners and leaders and help them develop outstanding, learning-focused practice.