Demystifying Child's Play | Play Schemas
Ruth VercoeKia ora, Hello! I’m Ruth Vercoe, a teacher-turned-mum, here on a mission to demystify Child’s Play through understanding play schemas.If you’ve ever found yourself asking, 'Why is my child doing that?'—whether it’s throwing their soft toys, hiding stones around the house, or lining up their crayons —then you’re in the right place, and certainly not alone.
Here, we’ll explore the magic of play thro... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyEducationParenting | |||
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Why your child keeps fencing things in (and why it matters)
If your toddler is constantly building walls, creating “no entry” zones, drawing borders, or sitting inside boxes and small spaces, you’re not raising a bossy or controlling child.
You’re ... more
Why is your child always upside down? It might be the Orientation Play Schema.
In this episode of Demystifying Child’s Play, we explore the orientation play schema, the powerful drive behind children hanging upside down, climbing high, bending throu... more
The reason spinning is actually good for your child (Rotation Play Schema)
Is your toddler constantly spinning, twisting taps, rolling wheels, or obsessing over anything that turns? It’s not chaos, it’s the Rotation Play Schema.
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Positioning Play Schema… Why Toddlers Line Things Up
Have you ever noticed your child lining up toys, stacking blocks just so, or arranging snacks before eating them? That’s the Positioning Play Schema in action.
In this episode, we explore what po... more
Transportation Play Schema Explained... Why Toddlers Carry Everything Everywhere
Have you ever wondered why your toddler insists on carrying toys from room to room, filling backpacks with random objects, or pushing a pram loaded with teddies across ... more
Trajectory Play Schema by Age: What Movement Play Looks Like from Birth to 5+
Ever wondered why your baby keeps dropping things, your toddler throws everything in sight, or your preschooler builds elaborate ramps and obstacle courses?
In this episo... more
Why is my toddler so messy?
If your child loves mixing, squishing, pouring, smearing, and turning everyday materials into something new, you’re likely seeing the Transformation Play Schema in action.
In this episode, we explore the Transformation P... more
What is the Disconnection Play Schema? A 101 Overview
Have you ever watched your toddler peel every sticker off a book, pull tissues out one by one, or dismantle a block tower you just built… and wondered why they do it?
In this episode, we’re divi... more
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Ruth’s podcast content has brought Play Schemas to life in a whole new way. Her easy to listen to episodes have helped me notice them in action in our daily life and given practical tools to support the different schemas my girls are working through.
My 11 month old has currently been busy in her trajectory and enclosure schemas, she spent over 20min posting little maths pieces into a drink bottle!
It's been great offer her intentional play items to support where her learning is at!
Apple Podcasts5Rebek@hB
New Zealand10 months ago - I didn’t know I needed this!
Having never heard about Play Schemas I nearly didn’t listen, but I am SO glad I did! Within one episode I was able to change up our play time and for once I enjoyed a FULL day home with my child! Definitely more joy and less frustration here!
Apple Podcasts5PlaySchemaConvertNew Zealanda year ago - So helpful!
“Be a play partner, not a boss” I needed to hear this. As a Mom who loves structure, messy and unfocused play sometimes triggers me. Now I know the issue is with the way I viewed playtime. Thanks for opening my eyes Ruth. Love your show!
Apple Podcasts5Remi Roy
United Statesa year ago - Such a fun and helpful listen
Really enjoying learning more about play and the different ways children learn through play. The length of the podcasts is good too, easy to listen to on the go. Thanks for a great resource Ruth 😊
Apple Podcasts5hanhys7New Zealanda year ago
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