We are not born knowing how to manage our emotions. Young children need our guidance when learning to navigate this often-wild ride. Learn the techniques and strategies needed to help infants, toddlers and two's move towards regulating their emotions.
Carrie Becker is an educational consultant who specializes in early childhood and special education. She has an undergraduate degree in elementary/special education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Carrie uses her 20+ years of experience working with children and families to design professional development workshops that inspire teachers to reflect upon and grow their teaching practices. She is passionate about creating environments that foster authentic learning experiences for both children and adults.
Course curriculum
1
Introduction
Introduction of Carrie Becker
Big Feelings Little Bodies
Objectives
Stand Up
Think About One Child
2
Self-Regulation
What is self-regulation?
Three Areas of Self-Regulation
When can children self-regulate?
Caregivers
Self-Regulation versus Co-Regulation
Co-Regulation
Infant Self-Regulation
Infant Co-Regulation
Toddler Self-Regulation
Toddler Co-Regulation
3
How You Can Support Regulation
The Keys to Co-Regulation
Ways To Help a Child Learn to Regulate
Self-Regulation – Tips for teaching your child to remain in a calm state and maintain body control Video
More Tips For Learning to Regulate
4
Final Projects
Naming Emotions
Emotion Cards
Stories, Songs and Fingerplays
Stories, Songs and Fingerplays Project
Behavior Struggles and Teacher Interventions
Behavior Struggles and Teacher Intervention Project
