What Is Self-Regulation?

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Understanding big feelings and busy bodies — what self-regulation is, what it looks like, and how grown-ups help it grow.

What’s inside

  • Self-regulation in plain words
  • Engine running high vs. running low: what each looks like
  • Tools that help a body find 'just right'
  • A teacher & therapist tip page on co-regulation

Skills it builds

  • Self-regulation
  • Co-regulation
  • Calm-down tools

How to use

Read it once, then name the engine speed out loud with your child and try one tool for each. Print for families, classrooms or your handout folder. Ready in 2 minutes.

From a pediatric OT

Made by Ms. Aviv, a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, and used with real kids before it reaches you. Print-ready PDF on US Letter (prints on A4 with “fit to page”).

Understanding big feelings and busy bodies — what self-regulation is, what it looks like, and how grown-ups help it grow.

What’s inside

  • Self-regulation in plain words
  • Engine running high vs. running low: what each looks like
  • Tools that help a body find 'just right'
  • A teacher & therapist tip page on co-regulation

Skills it builds

  • Self-regulation
  • Co-regulation
  • Calm-down tools

How to use

Read it once, then name the engine speed out loud with your child and try one tool for each. Print for families, classrooms or your handout folder. Ready in 2 minutes.

From a pediatric OT

Made by Ms. Aviv, a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, and used with real kids before it reaches you. Print-ready PDF on US Letter (prints on A4 with “fit to page”).