1st Edition
Nurturing Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Adopting an Ethos and Approach
Introduction
1. The development of self-regulation
2. International perspectives
3. Sense of self and wellbeing
4. Regulating behaviour
5. Executive function
6. Skills relating to listening, maintaining focus and attention
7. Social development
8. The role of the adult
9. Enabling parents to support their children
Summary and Conclusion
Biography
Tamsin Grimmer is director of Linden Learning and a Senior Lecturer in Early Years Teacher Education at Bath Spa University. An experienced consultant and trainer, she has written several books, including Developing a Loving Pedagogy in the Early Years and Calling all Superheroes.
Wendy Geens is an experienced Early Years Teacher, Primary Teacher and Senior Leader who is currently a Senior Lecturer in Early Years Teacher Education at Bath Spa University. Wendy is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and her research interests are in early years mathematics and self-regulation.
'The world of education, most particularly early years has been waiting for this book, which eloquently outlines the importance of nurturing emotional development. The authors carefully outline the theory and practice that best supports children in the growth of self-regulation, essentially underpinned by emotional security, and highlight its importance in both learning and behaviour in the classroom. If only they had been consulted for the recent, currently contested update of the Early Years Foundation Stage. But I am confident, after reading this outstanding text that their time will come. A must read for teachers of all ages and stages.'
Dr Pam Jarvis CPsychol
Honorary Research Fellow, Leeds Trinity University
