Developing self regulation through the Engage program

A significant part of an educator’s role in early childhood education is to support children’s development of self-regulation. But how does this happen? And what is our role as educators in this?

Watch Jimmy McLaughlin, lead researcher to learn about “The ENGAGE Program.” This approach develops children’s self-regulation skills through intentional play – with skills and games grouped into three domains: emotional (feeling), cognitive (thinking), and behavioural (doing). ENGAGE games are played for about 30 minutes a day, with an intentional focus on supporting children to develop vital self-regulation skills that they need to thrive at school and later lead healthy and fulfilling lives as adults.