Welcome to the “Our Schema and Discovery Play Documentation and Reflection Journal.”
Children’s play tells powerful stories - stories about curiosity, connection, and discovery. This beautiful journal has been created to help early childhood educators capture the wonder of schema and discovery play as it unfolds, reflecting on the deep learning that takes place through each twist, turn, and repeated action.
At Inspired EC, we know those rich conversations and insights are already happening - this journal simply gives you a meaningful space to bring them together. It’s about making your thinking visible, celebrating children’s learning, and supporting your team’s professional growth all at once.
Who is it for?
This journal is perfect for early childhood educators and teams who are exploring schema play and discovery-based learning. Whether you’re diving into schema theory for the first time or strengthening your understanding of children’s urges and patterns of play, this resource will support you to notice, reflect, and respond with intention.
These are the perfect addition to our Understanding Schema Inspiration and Discussion Cards
It’s not about creating extra work - it’s about capturing the richness of what you’re already doing and turning your daily observations into powerful documentation.
What does it include?
- An introduction to schema play
- Key information about 10 different schema play types
- Template pages for documenting and mind-mapping each schema as it is observed in practice
- Reflective prompts for each schema
- Space for adding photographs/examples
How can I use it?
- Use it as a resource for constant reflection and discussion with your team
- As part of your induction process - this will create a solid piece of documentation that can help new educators understand, recognise and support schema play
- As an advocacy tool to share with families
- As a piece of evidence during the assessment and rating process.
How is it sustainable?
Our range of journals are designed and printed in house in Lake Macquarie, NSW. We only print to order, which reduces potential wastage. Our orders are wrapped and packed in eco friendly wrapping, recycled wrapping, ugly boxes or compostable satchels.
Product Details
- Professionally bound journal featuring quality paper, clear cover and hard backing, with strong spiral binding.
- Approx. 50pages (full colour)
- A4