Applying Piaget's theory in early childhood education, what can we do in preschool and kindergarten program to help children form new schemas?

We can provide water and sand tables, building blocks and other concrete materials to provide young children with concrete experiences with tangible learning materials. Italian educator, Maria Montessori concluded that learning environments where children simultaneously "worked" on both academic and social activities, were needed for development (Feldman, 2014). Children should be free to explore learning centers that provided hands-on activities and opportunities for social interaction with other students. Make-believe was encouraged with dress-up costumes and other accessories like play telephones. In early childhood education (and education in general) both academic AND social activities are key for holistic student development.