Page 4 - Course 2: Brain Needs Series: Cups of Needs Model

Cups of Need

▪ A model to help children better understand their level of need.
▪ It helps children recognise their own needs and the needs of others

We all have different levels of need:

▪ Some people need lots of sleep, attention, love or certainty to be at their best; other people don’t
need as much.

▪ Some people get overwhelmed with too much noise; others can cope with loads of noise.

▪ We can think of this as the size cup we have for each physical, emotional or learning need in order
to be at our best.

▪ Knowing your size cup for each needs puts you in control – and it helps you to prepare
ahead – Prep4Best!

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