In the News: Mom Enough Podcast on Self-Regulation in Preschool

As we head into spring, many parents of preschoolers are thinking about the next phase of their child’s life: kindergarten. One of the best skills a child can have in entering this new chapter is the ability to self-regulate.

In this episode of the Mom Enough podcast, Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist Mike Huber talks about how access to the outdoors, open-ended materials, and a variety of spaces can all aid children in self-regulation. 

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“When we think of preparing a child for kindergarten, we often think of teaching them letters and numbers. But one of the most important skills for making a smooth transition to kindergarten is self-regulation. That means such things as learning to express feelings in a healthy way, manage impulses, and seek out places and experiences that will calm you down or perk you up, as needed. Certain kinds of classroom environments (and certainly many outdoor learning settings) make it easier for children to develop these self-regulatory skills. And both teachers and parents play crucial roles in helping children understand feelings, needs, and effective ways to manage both.

“Early childhood teacher and author, Mike Huber, of St. David’s Center for Child and Family Development (SDC), joins Marti & Erin for a practical discussion of this important aspect of development….”