Self-Regulation Skills in Young Children: Activities and Strategies for Practitioners and Parents

Sue Asquith is a freelance early childhood consultant and an associate of the National Day Nurseries Association Early Years Adviser and the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY). She has 18 years' experience as a childminder. She is a regular speaker, offering sessions on the EYFS, behaviour, child protection and listening to children. Introduction; Part 1: Explanations and Theory; Chapter 1 - Self-regulation; Chapter 2 - Brain Development; Chapter 3 - Child Development; Chapter 4 - Behaviour; Chapter 5 - What can get in the way of self-regulation?; Part 2: Practical Ideas; A Sense of Belonging; Busy Bags; Celebrating Diversity; Conflict Resolution; Coping Strategies - Stimulation and Movement; Developing Democracy; Exercise; Exploring Emotions; Healthy Eating; Kindness; Laughter; Listening and Attention; Making Musical Instruments; Peer Massage; Positive Words and Thoughts; Relaxing/calming environments; Sensory diet; Sensory Play; Sensory processing audit; Sensory Processing: Supporting transitions into nursery; Sleep; Supporting anxious or stressed children; Supporting transitions to "big school"; Supporting your own well-being; Transitions; Understanding Feelings and Emotions; Visual Aids; Wake up shake up