Who Am I?
I cry until someone rocks me. I cannot calm myself yet.
What is 6 months?
A child throws their pencil, yells “I can’t do it!” and starts swearing.
What is 3-year regression?
When I tantrum in class, it’s not about control — it’s about this.
What is safety and regulation?
A child is crying like a baby. What do you do first?
What is soothe, calm presence, co-regulate?
Why is recognising regression key in a Level 4 setting?
What is prevents mislabelling “defiance” as wilful when it’s developmental?
I crawl or walk away but check back often to make sure you’re there.
What is 12 months?
A child refuses to transition to lunch, shouting “You can’t make me!”
What is 4–5 years regression (autonomy struggle)?
I cling to staff because I’m missing this at home.
What is a secure attachment/consistent caregiver?
A student refuses to transition, saying “No!” and stomping. What helps?
What is offering choices and predictability?
This part of the brain “goes offline” during regression.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
I want to do it all myself, but I need your praise and encouragement.
What is 5 years?
A child throws themselves onto the ground when the teacher raises their voice.
What is 18-month regression?
When I rip my work up, I’m really protecting myself from this feeling.
What is shame or failure
A student yells and throws materials during math. What’s NOT helpful?
What is reasoning/lecturing while dysregulated?
True or False: Punishment helps children “grow out” of regression faster.
What is False (it often re-traumatises)?
I scream “No!” when I don’t get my way, and I might kick and hit.
What is 2 years?
A child clings to your leg and refuses to go to circle time without you.
What is toddler regression (12–24 months)
My fight response is fueled by this unmet developmental need.
What is autonomy + safe boundaries
A student hides in the corner, shaking after a loud noise. What’s the trauma-informed move?
What is safety, reassurance, grounding?
It helps teach children about emotions and feelings but also community
What is SEL?
I ask “why” a lot, love pretend play, but melt down if my routine changes.
What is 3 years?
During group work, a child storms off yelling, “Nobody likes me!”
What is 7 years regression?
My regression often shows that my nervous system is stuck here.
What is survival mode (hyper-arousal/hypo-arousal)?
A student threatens staff after being corrected. What is step one?
What is ensure safety + de-escalate before processing?
It is a ladder that helps skills work toward their goals in little steps
What is scaffolding?