Want to see a powerful example of how educators can support children’s self-regulation? Check out this short Edutopia video that demonstrates how using a calm tone of voice can help students manage their emotions.
This approach is a great reflection of the effective teacher-child interactions we focus on with the CLASS tool. Here’s how it connects:
🌟 Emotional Support: By modeling self-regulation, teachers create a warm, supportive environment where children feel safe and understood. Responding calmly during challenging moments helps children learn to manage their own emotions.
🧡 Behavior Management: A calm tone sets clear expectations while maintaining a respectful and positive atmosphere. It’s an excellent example of proactive and supportive behavior guidance.
🧠 Instructional Support: Moments like these can become learning opportunities. Thoughtful conversations about emotions and self-regulation build children’s understanding of their feelings and appropriate responses.
Have you found success using tone of voice to support self-regulation in your classroom? How do you stay calm and model self-regulation during challenging moments?
Looking to build these skills in your own practice? We have a Custom Event session on this topic- "Supporting Interactions to Strengthen Self-Regulation Skills"
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Liz Savage
Sr Marketing Manager, Community and Events
Teachstone
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