Page 3 - Unit 5 Brain Needs: Understanding Physical Needs & Stressors

Understanding Physical Needs:

Using our blue ‘Physical Needs’ cards, adults can help

children to know their physical needs.

This helps children to prepare ahead to make sure they are met well –

‘Prepare to Prevent, Plan to Succeed’.

Knowing these different physical needs well also helps children to better

notice early on when they are not being met so they can get the help

they need before they deregulate.

The cards also provide a way for children to easily let other people know

their needs.

These cards should be introduced gradually, providing

lots of examples to children. To help everyone get to

Know them well, it is helpful to display them somewhere

where they will be seen regularly. .