https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/literacy-and-numeracy/resources-for-parents-and-carers/helping-your-child-with-literacy-and-numeracy-at-home#Booklet0

READING

Recently we had a Pre-Parents reading information night, it was great to see so many parents attend. Thank you.  I came across these great resources & thought those on the lower school would find it helpful.

These resources have been created for parents, carers and families of children in the early years of school. The activities support the important learning that happens at home. They are designed for you to have fun with your child and to help them have a great start to their education.

SELF-REGULATION FOR CHILDREN

Self-regulation in children refers to their ability to understand and manage their own behaviour and reactions. It helps them learn, behave well, get along with others, and become independent.

Self-regulation strategies for children and teenagers

Here are practical ways you can help your child learn and practise self-regulation.

Cognitive self-regulation strategies

• Show your child how to plan. For example, ‘I’d better stop gardening now, so I can get you to soccer on time’.
• Help your child set goals and work towards them. For example, help your child plan how to complete a school assignment.
• Involve pre-teens and teenagers in problem-solving. For example, ‘I’m working all weekend, and I know it’ll be boring for you. Let’s work out how you can make the most of the time’.

Behavioural self-regulation strategies

• Plan for challenging situations that might make it hard for your child to behave in positive ways. For example, ‘The shop we’re going to has a lot of things that can break. It’s OK to look, but please don’t touch’. Give your child a gentle reminder as you enter the shop, as well as something to do with their hands.
• Play games like musical statues or duck, duck, goose, which can help your child learn to control their impulses.
• Encourage your child to save money for something they want.

Emotional self-regulation strategies

• Work on your child’s skills for understanding and managing emotions.
• Use calming down strategies for toddlers, calming down steps for preschoolers and school-age children and calming down steps for pre-teens and teenagers.
• Label your emotions. For example, ‘I’m feeling frustrated so I’m going to stop this job now. I’ll come back to it in a few minutes when I’m feeling calmer’.

If you’d like some more info :-

https://raisingchildren.net.au/

Thank you, 
Kylie Dunne
Deputy Principal
kdunn34@eq.edu.au