1 of 11 separate and distinct subject books that can stand alone but more importantly, interconnect and as a set they make up the resource Thinking it through: teaching and learning in the kindergarten classroom. It provides a comprehensive guide to creating a play-based learning environment and ensures a balanced approach to planning and assessment. The creative aspect of an arts program develops the capacity for innovative thinking and how to ensure children engage in the creative arts to spark higher-level thinking skills.

Thinking it through -- Child development -- Playing is learning -- Planning for learning -- Assessment that informs instruction -- Learning in centres -- Thinking mathematically -- Literacy and the young child -- Health and physical activity -- The arts: joyful learning -- Science and technology.