Grounded in neuroscience and the Self-Reg research of Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins, this session explores how we thrive in learning environments where we feel safe, rooted, balanced, capable, and trusted. It invites educators to intentionally design a learning environment where self-regulation is not demanded of children, but thoughtfully cultivated through relationships, structure, and shared understanding. Using the Self-Reg “5 Look Fors,” participants will explore what each element means within the lived reality of classrooms and schools, and how it translates into daily practice. Through reflection and practical examples, educators will begin to see the learning environment through a Self-Reg lens recognizing how space, schedules, transitions, and interactions shape students’ ability to regulate, connect, and learn.
