If you work with young children, then you will want to read these easy to play self regulation games for children. These six games provide great suggestions for physical or occupational therapy self regulation activities and require no equipment! We all love activities that do need any preparation or equipment. Research Based Self-Regulation Activities A […]
What is the Definition of Self-Regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results such as well-being, loving relationships, and learning. It is how we deal with stressors and as such, lays the foundation for all other activity. Developing […]
Do you work with students who have trouble getting along with others at school? Do you ever find yourself thinking I wish this group of kids could just get along better and cooperate? Maybe it is during a group therapy session, a play date, recess or siblings that could benefit from some tips to help […]
A yearlong study was published on yoga for preschoolers to help with self-regulation. The Journal of Child and Family Studies reported on 29 children ages 3-5 to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based yoga intervention on self-regulation skills. Sixteen of the preschoolers participated in a mindful yoga intervention group taught by the classroom teacher. Parent reports and […]
Are in search of easy to implement self-regulation activities for elementary students? When we, or our kids, are “triggered” and stuck in distress, worry, upset, anger, frustration, trauma, we are dis-integrated. There’s a thought, or feeling, or memory that has hijacked us and is running the show, preventing us from thinking clearly or behaving appropriately. […]
Active play, sensory exploration, and self-care exercises are whole child activities that develop self-regulation in preschoolers and support all other learning. The more movement and mindfulness are integrated into early childhood education, the greater the development of focus and executive function! In the face of the compartmentalization of learning with domains and standards needing to […]
Do you want to help with self-regulation for preschoolers? If yes, that is awesome because the ability to self-regulate in preschoolers is a predictor of school readiness and early school achievement. Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results […]
Do you want to create a space in your classroom or home to help children to calm down? These calm down corner ideas are all FREE to print to help your students take a break. Calm Down Corner Ideas to Print and Use This Just Breathe poster is perfect to set the mood in the […]
Do your students struggle with refocusing after lunch? Perhaps after group activities it is difficult to return to independent work. Or maybe they need visual supports to help guide them to complete independent work. If you need to encourage students to improve self-regulation skills and maintain classroom expectations, then this free self-regulation checklist will help […]
Self-regulation strategies for middle school students and high school students continue to be essential to help children practice inhibition and impulse control. These skills have been associated with academic success and high school graduation rates. One self-regulation strategy for middle school and high school students is yoga. Self-Regulation Strategies in Middle School Students The Journal […]