Aberuthven Primary School
Our approaches to Self-Regulation
We recognise that pupils learn best when they are in a state of ‘readiness’ to access the learning we provide. As a school community we aim to support all pupil to self-regulate their emotions- to be in the ‘neutral zone’.
3 Step ‘Name it to tame it’ process:
- Encourage pupils to recognise how they are feeling both physically and mentally to develop their emotional literacy.
- Name the emotion ……eg. ( I can see that you are sad as you are crying)
- Co-regulate by engaging child in self-regulation strategy to help them return to the ‘neutral zone’
Self-Regulation Strategies
Self-Regulation strategies we use in our school include:
-Breathing techniques
-Zen Den
-Quiet Space
-Self Soothe Boxes
-Walk around School
-Fresh Air
-Shrink it, shrink it, flick it
-Five Senses
-Thankful Coat
-Power Poses
-Speak to yourself as you would a loved one
-Distraction
– Rest in the Book Nook
-Talking & sharing
-‘They are low, you go high’
– ‘Stop sign’
Reflective Conversation & Future Support- ‘Goal, Plan, Do, Review’
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Step 1:Goal
Support our pupils to identify a SMART goal eg. I will not be as angry.
Step 2: Plan
Talk through possible obstacles and plan 3 strategies which will help to reach their goal.
Step 3: Do
Once a pupil has lived the experience, reflect on strategies they used and how useful they were in reaching their goal.
Step 4: Review
Review strategies which were helpful/unhelpful and amend self-regulation strategies.
Continue to review on a cyclical basis to support pupils in finding the ‘right fit’ to support them in reaching their goal.
Useful Resources:
‘Bounce Back’ by Helen McGrath & Toni Noble
‘My Hidden Chimp’ by Prof. Steve Peters
Information for Parents & Carers
Please see the link below for a short video for Parents, which will provide you with further information about Growth Mindsets, Self-Regulation and suggests some ways you can help build Resilience.
