Growing self-regulation through play

Published Date: 31st May, 2026
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Issue 84

What skills does a child need to thrive and succeed in their journey through life?

This is a question that continues to shape conversations across early learning settings and our day-to-day teaching practice. Yet research continues to point us toward something both simple and complex at the same time—self-regulation.

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Growing self-regulation through Play

ROBERT JENSEN AND NIKKI WILSON, ENGAGE

Small moments, intentional practice, and why it matters more than we think.

What skills does a child need to thrive and succeed in their journey through life?

This is a question that continues to shape conversations across early learning settings and our day-to-day te

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