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Piaget’s theory of cognitive development introduced us to the process of adaption, whereby children use their existing knowledge of a schema, known as assimilation, to explore a new item or situation they are faced with. When this exploration doesn’t have an outcome in line with their existing knowledge, a child must change their knowledge to accommodate the new item or situation, known as accommodation.
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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.
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