Sharing Our Calm: The Role of Coregulation in the Infant-Toddler Setting

[...]once the teacher is calm-they can help the child calm and regulate. Over time, these nurturing responses from teachers and family members also help children learn ways to calm themselves during stressful moments. Talk with family members about children's temperaments and the strategies the...

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Published in:YC young children 2024-07, Vol.79 (2), p.38-45
Main Author: Parlakian, Rebecca
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child Development
Classroom Environment
Early childhood education
Early Childhood Teachers
Emotions
Family (Sociological Unit)
Infants
Learning
Sensory Experience
Teacher Role
Teachers
Toddlers
Water
Young Children
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Summary:[...]once the teacher is calm-they can help the child calm and regulate. Over time, these nurturing responses from teachers and family members also help children learn ways to calm themselves during stressful moments. Talk with family members about children's temperaments and the strategies they use to calm their children. * Use a calm voice and gentle touch to comfort babies and toddlers. Environmentally: * Use daily routines to provide a sense of safety and consistency in the environment. * Create a place in the learning setting where children can go when they feel overwhelmed, like a "comfort corner" or "peace tent." * Ensure infants and toddlers have access to regular, active play. * Provide access to sensory experiences that can be calming and regulating to children (infant massage, textured toys, sand and water play, art experiences, music play).
ISSN:1538-6619
1941-2002