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Zones of Regulation

A widely used framework that teaches children to recognise their feelings using four coloured zones and to use strategies to manage them.

Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
Topic
Wellbeing

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Self-regulation All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
The ability to manage one's own emotions, attention and behaviour; also a key idea in early years learning.

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