Self-regulation matters for school readiness!

Helping Your Child Manage Big Emotions and Feelings

Starting school is a significant milestone for both children and their families. As a parent or carer, upskilling yourself with knowledge and strategies can help you support your child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development, ensuring they have the best possible start. By understanding key skills like self-regulation, resilience, and school readiness, you can create a positive foundation for lifelong learning and success.

What is Self Regulation?

Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your own behaviour and reactions to feelings and things happening around you.
This includes but is not limited to being able:

• To regulate reactions to strong emotions like frustration, excitement, anger and embarrassment
• To calm down after something exciting or upsetting happens
• To focus on a task or refocus attention on a new task
• To control your impulses

Start School Strong

Start School Strong invites parents, carers, and grandparents of children up to six years old to a valuable information session designed to support early development and a smooth transition to school.

According to kindergarten teachers, one of the most essential skills children needs before starting school is self-regulation.
Register now for this insightful presentation by Kerry Lee, Transition Support and Early Intervention Teacher, as she explores:

• The importance of self-regulation and social-emotional development in young children
• Key skills for mental health, happiness, and a successful transition to school
• Strategies to help children navigate the challenges of starting school
• A holistic approach to school readiness, focusing on the whole child

Language Support: Vietnamese and Arabic interpreters can be arranged upon request. Please make contact by phone or email after registering to request an interpreter. Bookings for interpreters must be made at least one week before the session.

Session Details:

Monday, 3 March 2025
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
FREE Online Information Session

Bookings are essential as places are limited.
Register by calling Start School Strong on 0407 708 626
Or register online: https://bit.ly/3WKvpda

Please note: This session is for parents and carers, not professionals.