Schemata are:Critically important building block of conceptual developmentConstantly in the process of being modified or changedModified by on-going experiencesA generalized idea, usually based on experience or prior knowledge.These schemata are constantly being revised and elaborated upon each time the child encounters new experiences. In doing this children create their own unique understanding of the world, interpret their own experiences and knowledge, and subsequently use this knowledge to solve more complex problems. In a neurological sense, the brain/mind is constantly working to build and rebuild itself as it takes in, adapts/modifies new information, and enhances understanding