From Peek-a-Boo to Puns; from tickling to teasing, humour follows a developmental pathway in our youngest learners. Mike talks to Associate Professor Elena Hoicka about her Early Humour Survey and how it reveals which kinds of humour develop when.

At what age do children generally understand teasing and tricks? When would a sheep on your head be funny? And is it aggression in 4 year olds or just cubs having a laugh and play fighting?

Get involved with Elena's research through her website, babylovesscience.com, where you can take part in her ongoing studies and also download your very own Early Humour Survey. (which should easily sit alongside early phonics screening as an essential EYFS educators' data point!)