Small World play is simply imaginative play with 'small' toys.
Young children often learn best when they are playing which is why Small World Play is an important aspect of children's learning.
Through small world play children use their imaginations to create both everyday and fantasy worlds giving them the opportunity of acting out experiences which supports their development of personal, social and emotional skills. The use of story telling through Small World play builds on their language skills, expands vocabulary and their understanding.
