Play Schemas at Home: Turning Play Into Productivity
How to Encourage Your Child to Help Around the House—Through Play!
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Does it feel like you’re constantly cleaning up after your little one while they seem more interested in making a mess? What if, instead of working against their natural play instincts, you worked with them?
Children explore the world through play schemas—repetitive patterns of behaviour that help them make sense of their surroundings. Understanding these schemas can turn everyday chores into engaging activities, helping you get things done while fostering their development.
Today you’ll discover:
- How play schemas influence your child’s behaviour.
- Practical, play-based ways to get your child involved in household tasks.
- Simple activities that turn playtime into productive time.
What Are Play Schemas?
Play schemas are the natural ways children explore and understand their world. When you match everyday activities to these schemas, you make chores feel like play—encouraging your child to participate instead of resist.
The Play Schemas Collective is now in BETA — and I'm inviting you to join for free.
This is your chance to test-drive a brand new membership designed to help you confidently support your toddler’s development through schema-based play.
Applications close June 26th, so don’t wait! Head to playschemas.com/beta to apply.
Want to hear all the juicy details first? Just listen to Episode 28, where I give you the full overview.
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I would love to hear your playtime stories—whether you’re celebrating a win or trying to crack the mystery behind a new behaviour, I’m here for it. Reach out on social media or drop me a message.
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