Revised | Originally Published: July 3, 2021 @ 4:24 pm
This free downloadable PDF highlights 12 important early childhood play schemas parents and caregivers have probably observed. A schema is a pattern of behavior displayed during play and exploration that a child enjoys repeating. These patterns help children organize knowledge, express developing ideas, and make sense of the world.
More About Common Early Childhood Play Schemas
Interested in learning more about play schemas? Check these links:
- Schema Play Theory
- Child Care Bar And Grill podcast episodes about play schemas
- Play Schemas: the secret to a successful invitation to play!
- Babies in the Oven and Handbags filled with Blocks: Understanding Schema Play
- What are Play Schemas?
- What are Schemas in Children’s Play?
- Schemas in Early Years – Learning through play
- A guide to schema play in toddlers
- Throwing Sh*t Off The Ledge
Free Play Schema PDF Handout
Note: This handout was updated to include 2 additional play schemas in late 2022.
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