Understanding Play Schemas

Children of all ages benefit from engaging in schematic play, and it supports cognitive development. Learn about the different types of play schemas, how you can support a child when trying to work about how the world works through play, and play and toy ideas for each type of play schema.

Learning outcomes

• You will understand the terms 'play schema' and 'schematic play'
• You will be able to identify the different types of play schemas when observing children at play
• You will know how to encourage, extend, and support a child when exploring an idea / concept through play

Advantages of the course

• It’s important to understand the play schema that the child you care for is engaged in so you can help to extend the play, facilitate games and activities that include this type of play in different environments, support problem solving through play, and know and understand what interests that child
• This course makes suggestions for games, activities, toys, and resources matched to each type of play schema
• Learning is delivered through a tutorial video, reading resources, presentations, external resources (which have been verified and quality checked), and a knowledge sharing video on the importance of play for children

Price: £24.99

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