Nurturing Self-Regulation in Early Childhood: Adopting an Ethos and Approach

Nurturing Self-Regulation in Early Childhood explores how young children develop self-regulation and offers practical guidance on helping them to manage their feelings and behavior. It considers the skills, attitudes, and dispositions children need to be able to self-regulate and how their wellbeing and self-esteem can affect their ability to do this.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Nurturing Self-Regulation in Early Childhood delves into the intricate process of how young children acquire self-regulation and provides valuable insights on supporting them in effectively managing their emotions and behavior. It examines the essential skills, attitudes, and dispositions required for children to develop self-regulation, as well as the profound impact that their well-being and self-esteem have on their ability to regulate themselves. Grimmer and Geens showcase how schools and settings can foster an ethos where self-regulation permeates every aspect of their provision. Recognizing the vast and multifaceted nature of self-regulation and its profound influence on children's development and learning, the chapters cover a wide range of topics, including:

Developing empathy and emotion coaching: Understanding the importance of empathy and teaching children how to identify and express their emotions in a healthy way.

The practitioner as a co-regulator: Recognizing the role of early childhood educators as co-regulators, supporting children's self-regulation by modeling positive behaviors and providing guidance.

Executive function and the sense of self and wellbeing: Exploring the relationship between executive function skills and self-regulation, and how they contribute to a child's overall well-being and academic success.

International approaches to promoting self-regulation: Examining different approaches and strategies adopted in different countries to promote self-regulation in early childhood education.

The role of the adult and environment in encouraging skills for self-regulation: Understanding how the adult's behavior and the environment can foster or hinder children's development of self-regulation skills.

Working effectively with parents and carers to ensure a consistent approach: Collaborating with parents and carers to establish a consistent approach to promoting self-regulation, ensuring that children receive support and guidance at home as well.

With a strong emphasis on developmentally appropriate expectations, this book serves as a crucial resource for early childhood educators seeking to enhance their understanding of self-regulation and adopt an approach that underpins their practice and positively impacts children's lives.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367753894