Categories: All - stress - cognitive - emotional - self-regulation

by Tasha Schmidt 4 years ago

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Self-Regulation

Children face various stressors, including biological factors, poor sleep and diet, lack of physical activity, and environmental stressors. These stressors vary from child to child and can significantly impact their well-being.

Self-Regulation

Self-Regulation

Classroom Strategies

Model and practice self-regulation, and ensure that self-regulation skills are taught to all students
Recognize stressors
Be aware of your classroom and school environment
Positive relationships
Know your students

How can we help children experiencing stress?

Parents and caregivers should follow 5 critical steps: 1. Read the signs of stress and reframe the behaviour 2. Recognize the stressors 3. Reduce the stress 4. Reflect 5. Respond
There is no "quick fix" or only one solution that works for all children

Stress

Domains
Prosocial
Cognitive
Physical
Emotional
Social
Not all stressors are the same for all children
Types of stressors might include: 1. The child's biology 2. Poor sleep regime 3. Poor diet 4. Lack of physical activity 5. Environment stressors (i.e. too noisy)

What is self-regulation?

By definition, refers to "the manner in which a child recovers from the expenditure of energy required to deal with stressors" (What you need to know: Self-Reg in the Early Years)
Not to be confused with self-control