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Research School Network: Why metacognition matters in the early years Play helps young children to develop crucial self-regulation skills – but some will need extra support to get there
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Why metacognition matters in the early years
Play helps young children to develop crucial self-regulation skills – but some will need extra support to get there
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Adam is nearly 5, and he’s finding Reception difficult. He seems to understand how to count when he is in a small group, but the next day he is all over the place with numbers and quickly gives up. This is a common occurrence: after watching one of his classmates pedal a two-wheel bike, for example, Adam has a go. But when the bike wobbles and tips over, Adam curls up on the floor, with angry tears running down his face.
How can teachers help children like Adam?
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