Calm, Alert and Learning

Calm, Alert and Learning
Author: Stuart Shanker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2013
Genre: Classroom environment
ISBN: 9780132927130

Recent research tells us that one of the keys to student success is self-regulation - the ability to monitor and modify emotions, to focus or shift attention, to control impulses, to tolerate frustration or delay gratification. But can a child's ability to self-regulate be improved? Canada's leading expert on self-regulation, Dr. Stuart Shanker, knows it can and that, as educators, we have an important role to play in helping students' develop this crucial ability. Distinguished Research Professor at York University and Past President of the Council for Early Child Development, Dr. Shanker leads us through an exploration of the five major domains--what they are, how they work, what they look like in the classroom, and what we can do to help students strengthen in that domain.

Calm & Alert

Calm & Alert
Author: Helene McGlauflin
Publisher: Pesi Publishing & Media
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781683731320

The No-Fault Classroom

The No-Fault Classroom
Author: Sura Hart
Publisher: PuddleDancer Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1934336068

Positing a radically new understanding of the root of conflict—unmet needs—this analysis boldly directs students and teachers to recognize feelings as important messengers of those needs. Refocusing attention from feelings to the needs behind the feelings addresses the underlying problem rather than the symptom; with this objective, the concept of the “No&–Fault Zone" is introduced. It is a place in the classroom free from criticism or blame where students learn trust and respect for one another, develop successful conflict-resolution skills, and the responsibility for resolution shifts from teacher to students. The complete conflict resolution curriculum is included, providing step-by-step guidance and making this classroom kit a time-saver for busy teachers.

Baby Sense

Baby Sense
Author: Megan Faure
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2006
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780806527253

In the only book on baby care based on an understanding of how a newborn interprets the world, occupational therapist Megan Faure and nursing specialist Ann Richardson explain how parents can help their newborn cope with his new environment. Offering age-appropriate advice on sleeping, eating, and early learning, as well as the basic sensory principles, Baby Sense is the perfect tool for every parent who has ever wondered why a baby is crying--and how to soothe him.

Self-Regulation Interventions and Strategies

Self-Regulation Interventions and Strategies
Author: Teresa Garland, MOT, OTR/L
Publisher: PESI Publishing & Media
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2014-02-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1936128772

Keeping children's bodies, minds and emotions on task just got easier with this new book from self-regulation expert Teresa Garland. Self-Regulation Interventions and Strategies features more than 200 practical and proven interventions, strategies and adaptations for helping children gain more control over their lives. Each chapter provides rich background and theoretical material to help the reader better understand the issues our children face. Topics include: Basic and advanced methods to calm a child and to preventing outbursts and melt-downsInterventions to help with attention problems, impulse control, distractibility and the ability to sit stillStories and video-modeling for autism, along with techniques to quell repetitive behaviorsSensory strategies for sensitivity and cravingBehavioral and sensory approaches to picky eatingWays to increase organization skills using technology and appsStrategies for managing strong emotions as well as techniques for releasing them

The Babysense Secret

The Babysense Secret
Author: Megan Faure
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2010-12-27
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 075667381X

The Babysense Secret provides an easy-to-follow method to care for a baby during the first year. It explains how to read a baby's body language and signals, so that parents can know how their baby is feeling and what he wants. They can use this knowledge to guide their baby into a gentle routine which is convenient for the whole family and good for the baby's physical and emotional development. Some of the most common parental concerns in a baby's first year are: • Why is my baby crying? • How can I get my baby to sleep well? • How can I encourage my baby's development? • How can I make some time for myself? The Babysense Secret reveals that the answer to these concerns lies in a baby's senses and signals. At birth, a newborn is bombarded with new sensations that can make him over-stimulated; if parents can regulate his world during the first few months they will find that their baby is calmer and happier. All babies give signals to communicate with their parents-by learning to read these signals, parents can structure a flexible routine around their baby which will be beneficial to both. Babies go through a cycle of different states throughout the day: asleep, drowsy, calm-alert, active-alert, and crying. Parents can tell which state their baby is in from his signals-his body language and facial expressions. A routine can be structured around the states the baby goes through, so that parents aren't trying to get their baby to sleep when he is awake and wants to play. This baby-centric approach is the key to having a child who is happily awake, learning from his world or falling asleep with ease and sleeping peacefully for long stretches. Being able to interpret and respond to a baby's signals will keep him at ease, minimize colic, and provide the best environment for encouraging development. This ebook in PDF format contains at-a-glance charts which will show parents what to do in the middle of the night when their baby is crying inconsolably, and flow diagrams to work out exactly what their baby is trying to tell them, and the best methods to help.

How Does Your Engine Run?

How Does Your Engine Run?
Author: Mary Sue Williams
Publisher: TherapyWorks, Inc.
Total Pages: 154
Release: 1996
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780964304109

This leader's guide introduces the Alert Program (AP) to occupational therapists, parents, teachers, and other professionals. AP promotes awareness of how we regulate our arousal states and encourages the use of sensorimotor strategies to manage our levels of alertness. Knowledge of self-regulation and a repertoire of strategies enhance our abilities to learn, interact with others, and work or play within our environment in addition to building self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-monitoring skills. It presents a strong awareness of sensory integration.

Poison Alert!

Poison Alert!
Author: Gina Bellisario
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512478210

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Matthew's little brother doesn't know about harmful substances. But Mighty Matthew does! He rescues his brother from household poisons. That means cleaners, medicines, and houseplants. He also points out poisons in the grass and garage. Matthew knows how to stay safe at home!

Calm, But Alert Relaxed, But Ready Smooth, But Sharp Humble, But Confident

Calm, But Alert Relaxed, But Ready Smooth, But Sharp Humble, But Confident
Author: Wild Journals
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2019-05-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781099429132

Daily Diary / journal / notebook to write in, for creative writing, for creating lists, for Scheduling, Organizing and Recording your thoughts. Makes an excellent gift idea for birthdays, Christmas, coworkers or any special occasion. Perfectly sized at 6" x 9" 120 page Softcover bookbinding Flexible Paperback

Self-Reg

Self-Reg
Author: Dr. Stuart Shanker
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2016-06-21
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0698158881

There’s no such thing as a bad kid. That’s what a lifetime of experience has taught Dr. Stuart Shanker. No matter how difficult, out of control, distracted, or exhausted a child might seem, there’s a way forward: self-regulation. Overturning decades of conventional wisdom, this radical new technique allows children and the adults who care for them to regain their composure and peace of mind. Self-Reg is a groundbreaking book that presents an entirely new understanding of your child’s emotions and behavior and a practical guide for parents to help their kids engage calmly and successfully in learning and life. Grounded in decades of research and working with children and parents by Dr. Shanker, Self-Reg realigns the power of the parent-child relationship for positive change. Self-regulation is the nervous system’s way of responding to stress. We are seeing a generation of children and teens with excessively high levels of stress, and, as a result, an explosion of emotional, social, learning, behavior, and physical health problems. But few parents recognize the “hidden stressors” that their children are struggling with: physiological as well as social and emotional. An entrenched view of child rearing sees our children as lacking self-control or willpower, but the real basis for these problems lies in excessive stress. Self-regulation can dramatically improve a child’s mood, attention, and concentration. It can help children to feel empathy, and to cultivate the sorts of virtues that most parents know are vital for their child’s long-term wellbeing. Self-regulation brings about profound and lasting transformation that continues throughout life. Dr. Shanker translates decades of his findings from working with children into practical, prescriptive advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to develop their self-regulation skills and teach their children to do the same and engage successfully with life for optimal learning, social, and emotional growth.