What Is Self Regulation?
Self-regulation is the ability to regulate ones emotions and behaviours. Supporting self-regulation leads to physical, social, emotional, behavioural and cognitive competence.
How we support self-regulation:
Allow opportunity for free choice for all
1. Water/Sand Play, Goop, Play dough and other sensory activities
2. Free play throughout the day
Provide structure/predictability:
Announce transitions/announce changes
1. Transitional songs
2. Visual schedule
3. Flow of the day displayed
4. Dressing schedule (what do you put on first, second, third etc.)
Model/role play
1. Taking turns in discussions
2. Read alouds
3. Games with rules
4. Dramatic play
5. Encourage problem solving and working it out
6. Stand back and observe
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