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About this Book

“Growing Calm” by Sanaz Habibi CC BY NC SA 4.0

Growing Calm is a comprehensive book dedicated to empowering educators, parents, and caregivers in nurturing self-regulation in young children. This book explores the critical role of self-regulation in early childhood development and provides practical strategies for nurturing and supporting self-regulation in everyday settings.

Through a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on activities, Growing Calm offers a rich array of tools, including interactive growing activities and reflection prompts.

Each chapter is filled with reflective questions and practical exercises, making it an invaluable resource for educators and caregivers alike. By promoting a calm and supportive atmosphere, Growing Calm models a self-regulation approach to education and provides a framework for implementation.

This textbook not only advocates for the importance of self-regulation but also serves as a call to action for educators to model self-regulation and well-being in young children. With its engaging content and practical approach, Growing Calm is an essential resource for anyone committed to nurturing the growth of all children.

ECE5J Course Learning Outcomes

The ECE5J Course Learning Outcomes are outlined in the Growing Calm chapter in which they align.

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The web version of this resource has been designed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, level AA. In addition, it follows all guidelines in Appendix A: Checklist for Accessibility of the Accessibility Toolkit – 2nd Edition.

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Growing Calm: Nurturing Self-Regulation in Young Children Copyright © 2024 by Marie Poss and Lorraine Purgret is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.