Let’s talk about the ability to control one’s emotions, impulses, and behavior, SELF-REGULATION. Self-regulation is a critical life skill that kids need to learn in order to be successful both academically and socially. It involves the ability to control emotions, set goals, and make good decisions.
There are several reasons why self-regulation is so important for kids. First, it can help them academically, pay attention in class and stay on task; can also help kids socially, get along with others and make friends easily; reduce anxiety and stress in their lives; they are more likely to be able to handle transitions both in the classroom and in life. For younger children especially, self-regulation strategies can decrease the number of tantrums, outbursts, and meltdowns. As parents, it is our job to help them learn how to self-regulate. Here I want to share with you some Self-regulation activities and resources that can help them develop this important skill:
Self Regulation activities for kids (article)
Self-Regulation Examples (article)
Have a Wonderful week!
Ms. Espeleta,
EC-1st grade Counselor
At the High School Level, next week ninth graders will have a session with me in order to see how they are feeling about the Middle School/High School transition. We will also brainstorm on topics of their own interest for future advisory sessions related to their social-emotional curriculum.
I am sharing some tips on how to be a good listener, so a good communication channel can be established before expecting to be heard in return. Adult-teenage communication can be challenging sometimes, these are habits worth to be avoided. As adults, we can set the example in the image below.
