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ERIC Number: EJ1490269
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2159-2020
EISSN: EISSN-2161-1505
Available Date: 2024-08-24
Using Movement to Promote Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Education
Contemporary School Psychology, v29 n3 p461-471 2025
Self-regulation is an important predictor of children's learning and positive behavior in the classroom. In early childhood, self-regulation undergoes significant development along with the development of motor skills. The intrinsic association between these two lines of development makes early childhood a window of opportunity for fostering self-regulation through movement. This paper explores the benefits of movement-based interventions for self-regulation in early childhood. More specifically, it discusses the positive impact of movement games, physical activity, music/dance, and mindfulness on response inhibition, working memory, and attention. The paper concludes with recommendations for school psychologists on how to incorporate movement-based activities throughout the school day.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1James Madison University, Department of Graduate Psychology, Harrisonburg, VA, USA