Play with Purpose

Play with Purpose

The not-quite-schemas: Repetitive patterns that make sense of play

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Alexis Ralphs
Jun 24, 2025
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The not-quite-schemas: Repetitive patterns that make sense of play

You've seen them before - the quiet rituals of childhood. The stacking. The scattering. The careful line of pebbles on a wall. These aren't random patterns - they're purposeful explorations. This guide helps you recognise what your child is really working on.

I'm two years old and I'm walking along the edge of the kerb.

My arms are out to the side and I'm 

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