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Taylor and Francis Ltd Nurturing Self-Regulation in Early Childhood 1st Edition 2022 Softbound by Grimmer, Tamsin
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 behaviour. 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._x000D__x000D_Grimmer and Geens show how schools and settings can adopt an ethos where self-regulation permeates their whole provision. Considering the broad and multifaceted nature of self-regulation and how this key area of development shapes children and their learning, the chapters cover:_x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_developing empathy_x000D_emotion coaching_x000D_the practitioner as a co-regulator_x000D_executive function and the sense of self and wellbeing_x000D_international approaches to promoting self-regulation_x000D_the role of the adult and environment in encouraging skills for self-regulation_x000D_working effectively with parents and carers to ensure a consistent approach_x000D__x000D_With a focus on developmentally appropriate expectations, this book is essential reading for all early childhood educators who want to develop their understanding of self-regulation and embrace an approach that underpins their practice and changes children's lives._x000D_ _x000D_
Introduction_x000D_
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1. The development of self-regulation _x000D_
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2. International perspectives _x000D_
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3. Sense of self and wellbeing _x000D_
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4. Regulating behaviour _x000D_
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5. Executive function _x000D_
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6. Skills relating to listening, maintaining focus and attention _x000D_
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7. Social development _x000D_
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8. The role of the adult _x000D_
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9. Enabling parents to support their children _x000D_
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Summary and Conclusion_x000D_