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Ever felt like baking with your toddler is more mess than magic? You’re not alone. But what if I told you that the flour on the floor and the endless stirring are actually signs of learning in action?
In this episode of Demystifying Child’s Play, I share the 10 main play schemas and how they show up while baking gingerbread with your little one. From pouring flour (trajectory) to lining up cookie cutters (positioning) to covering cookies in sprinkles (enveloping), every “chaotic” moment is full of developmental gold.
When you learn to spot these schemas, you’ll stress less, connect more, and maybe even enjoy baking together again.
Today I talk through:
- What play schemas are and why they matter for child development.
- How baking reveals schemas like trajectory, transportation, rotation, and more.
- Simple ways to support your child’s learning without constant correction.
- How baking fosters independence, communication, and emotional connection.
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