Page 11 - Course 2 Brain Needs Series: Cups of Needs Model

Thinking & Learning Needs Cups 2

A model to help children consider their learning needs so they can prepare to meet them positively
in ways that are ‘good for me, good for everyone’.

We all have different needs to learn at our best:

▪ Some people can focus attention and hold information in their head easily. This makes it easier for

them to stay organised, do things in the right order and use time well.

▪ Other people find it much harder to focus attention and hold things in their head. They need more
help to organise belongings and projects and to use time well.

Here are 6 really important thinking and learning needs:

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