Student Wellbeing

WEEKLY WELLBEING ACTION   

'Notice the joy to be found in the simple things in life.' 

Co-regulation For Supporting Optimal Learning Environments

During our Berry Street Education Model professional learning day, staff explored the important role of co-regulation in supporting student wellbeing and learning. We discussed how children often need calm, connected adults to help them manage big emotions and return to a state where they are ready to learn. Staff examined practical co-regulation strategies such as greeting students warmly at the door, using a calm and reassuring tone of voice, offering movement or sensory breaks, modelling deep breathing, providing choices, using visual schedules, and supporting students through predictable routines and positive relationships that help them feel safe, connected, and regulated.

Below are some helpful resources for families to explore ways to support your children with regulating their emotions.

Supporting Co-regulation at different ages and stages:

https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/2380360/Co-regulation.pdf

Dr Billy Garvey  - The Matrix and Big Feelings (Pop Culture Parenting Podcast)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRqUynFXlUg

If at any time you would like to chat about Student Wellbeing at Trinity, or you have any questions or concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher or myself. 

hvarthalis@tcs.catholic.edu.au

Helen Varthalis

Wellbeing Leader