Self-regulation in childhood development refers to a child's ability to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve goals and adapt to various situations. It's a crucial skill that develops over time, with roots in early childhood, and involves managing impulses, focusing attention, and adapting to social situations. According to Pave the Way for Self-regulation and Problem-solving With Social-emotional Learning (2024) effective problem solving skills influences their ability to manage challenges and have effective interactions which is a result of self-regulation. 

Teacher Strategies:

- Co-regulation through emotions which is a process of external support or scaffolding (Pave the Way for Self-regulation and Problem-solving With Social-emotional Learning, 2024).

- A sensory diet can be used for those who have a sensory overload and suffer from sensory processing issues such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) According to Kelly (n.d.) a sensory diet consists of a tailored plan using physical activities and other accommodations.

- Using different breathing techniques such as box breathing or tactical breathing can be used to manage stress, anxiety, or emotional responses as demonstrated in the picture to the right.