Red Light, Purple Light (RLPL) Intervention
The Kindergarten Readiness Research Program
The Red Light, Purple Light Self-Regulation Intervention focuses on a series of music- and movement-based circle time games that can be used to promote young children's self-regulation at home and at school.
The RLPL intervention was recently reviewed by the US Dept of Ed’s What Works Clearinghouse.
The RLPL intervention has been identified as a Promising Program by Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development.
Research
The current project tests the initial efficacy of Red Light, Purple Light (RLPL), a self-regulation intervention that was developed as part of an IES grant.
Researchers will examine if access to one of two versions of RLPL, (self-regulation [SR] or SR+ math/literacy [SR+]), compared to a wait-list control (WLC) condition relates to gains in children's self-regulation, math, and literacy skills in preschool and six months later.
View more information about past and present RLPL research.
Trainings
Intervention Kit
Order a Red Light, Purple Light Self-Regulation Intervention Kit
The Red Light, Purple Light Intervention (RLPL) is designed to be easy to implement and requires little to no materials.
Materials in the intervention can typically be found or created using existing classroom materials.
To make implementing the intervention even easier, we have created a kit of materials available for purchase and delivery.
* Only those who have been through the intervention training may purchase kits.
Intervention Training
Request a Red Light Purple Light Self-Regulation Intervention Training
The Red Light, Purple Light Intervention focuses on a series of music- and movement-based circle time games that can be used to promote young children's self-regulation at home and at school.
Our team offers virtual and in-person trainings to bring the intervention to your program or classroom.
On-Demand Online Training
Complete an online certification
Our team has developed an on-demand online training option to bring the intervention to your program or classroom.
This expertly-designed course gives you the training needed to implement evidence-based self-regulation activities in early childhood learning settings.
Self-Regulation Book
Teachers and parents of preschoolers have a new resource from Oregon State University professor Megan
McClelland and OSU graduate Shauna Tominey, whose new book demonstrates how to help 3-to-6-year-olds flourish during their formative years.
The book offers early childhood education teachers the latest research, a wide variety of hands-on activities to help children learn and practice self-regulation techniques, as well as tips and tools for integrating those activities into early learning settings.
“Stop, Think, Act” is also useful for parents of children ages 3-6 who are looking for ways to help prepare their children for schools, said McClelland, a nationally-recognized expert in child development.
Read full story: New book from OSU expert shows teachers, parents how to help preschoolers thrive
Order a copy of Stop, Think, Act
Resources for continued practice and support
Our team has compiled a pdf of online resources for continued practice and support of children’s self-regulation skills. This list is not comprehensive but does include research and evidence based resources and many that are available in English and Spanish.