ABSTRACT
Observing how a baby crawls and the repeated patterns she makes as she begins to gain confidence illustrates that babies use repetition to enhance well-being and to consolidate what they are learning about their world. Throwing toys down can be linked to a pattern of schema called the trajectory scheme, whereas repeating circular movements in various ways could indicate or link eventually to a radial schema. However, identifying any patterns of play requires observations skills and knowledge of schemas themselves.
