According to this article, "Research shows that self-regulation skills in the early years are one of the most important factors in predicting how a person's life unfolds. For young children, these skills are learned and practised within trusted relationships." I've never been comfortable with the concept of 'self-regulation', which speaks to me in terms of 'abstinence' and 'restraint' instead of 'creativity' and 'initiative'. Anyhow, this article goes on to describe ENGAGE, a program started in 2016 Aotearoa New Zealand. "The programme aligns closely with Te Whāriki (New Zealand's early childhood curriculum) and He Māpuna te Tamaiti (116 page PDF), ensuring its relevance in early learning environments across the country."
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