ENGAGE™ in the Media

20 April 2023

Better preparing preschoolers

A very special moment for our ENGAGE team. Today’s announcement of $19.7m will support the self-regulation skills of hundreds of thousands of tamariki, by delivering ENGAGE to thousands of New Zealand ECEs over the next four years.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jimmy-mclauchlan-525a76115_selfregulation-emotionalwellbeing-ece-activity-7054937087338315776-4zcK?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

8 December 2021

Developing self-regulation in young tamariki through play

A programme giving young tamariki the skills to successfully manage their emotional responses is on track to be implemented in 150 early learning centres across Aotearoa New Zealand.

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/articles/developing-self-regulation-in-young-tamariki-through-play/

25 February 2021

Combining language and self-regulation for lifelong outcomes

A four-year nationwide study aims to measure the impact of supporting enriched oral literacy and self-regulation in early learning settings.

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/articles/combining-language-and-self-regulation-for-lifelong-outcomes/

14 March 2019

Structured games with parents help children

Research suggests that playing some structured games with parents could help make a positive difference to children’s future lives.

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/structured-games-parents-help-children

13 November 2014

Treating ADHD with games

A University of Otago psychologist is optimistic that games could be a successful early intervention for preschoolers at risk of being diagnosed wtih ADHD.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ourchangingworld/audio/20153091/treating-adhd-with-games

27 June 2014

Hope for parents of hyperactive preschoolers

Parents of out-of-control preschoolers could be in for some relief if a behavioural programme developed by a University of Otago researcher proves successful.

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/hope-parents-hyperactive-preschoolers

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