Observing children's schemas is not only a useful way to shape play - there is evidence that these patterns of behaviour offer guidance to individuals' emotions. Kath Tayler looks at a case study.

The clashing trajectory schema is a prevalent pattern of behaviour exhibited by young children, often misconstrued as maladaptive or aggressive behaviour. However, by recognising the underlying schema ...

Navigating space effectively is crucial for survival. Our species evolved a sophisticated spatial cognitive system for this purpose. In humans, systems of language and space emerged in tandem.