Schemas

Schemas are patterns of repetitive behavior that help children learn about the world. Our schema play guide explains each type, from trajectory to enveloping, with insights into your child’s development. Understanding schema play helps you support their learning with activities tailored to their interests. Explore our articles for simple play ideas and tips that foster your child’s growth, helping them build essential cognitive and physical skills through engaging, repetitive play.

When schemas disappear: How your child’s play evolves after five

Wondering why your five-year-old no longer engages in repetitive play? It’s all about schema integration. Learn how these early play patterns evolve into mental frameworks, helping your child approach problem-solving, maths, and more abstract ideas. Schema play hasn’t disappeared—it’s transformed!

The containing schema: filling spaces and exploring boundaries

Schema play: A comprehensive guide to understanding your toddler's development

Curious why your child's play is so repetitive? Learn about schema play and how it builds essential skills through exploration.