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Table 3 Overview of Theme 2, example codes, and quotations

From: Operationalization of self-regulation in the early years: comparing policy with theoretical underpinnings

Theme

Example codes

Example quotations

2. De-emphasis of behavior regulation toward a focus on emotional regulation

Adapt

“adapting to distractions (p. 15).”

Sustain

“As part of making children’s transition to Kindergarten easier, educators endeavour to maintain a sense of calm in the classroom and provide large blocks of time to engage children’s attention in sustained, complex play and inquiry (p. 97).”

“For example, children self-regulate when they are able to focus, sustain, and then switch their attention; sequence their thoughts; and ignore distractions (p. 55).”