Communication
Self-Regulation
Environment
Sensory
Teacher Response
100
True or flase. Difficulty with communication is one of the main causes of biting.
True.
100
True or flase. All infant and pre-toddler children should be required to wait in line to learn self-regulation.
False.
100
True or false. You are less likely to see biting in crowded spaces.
False.
100
True or false. Giving a child something to bite can help that child meet sensory needs.
True.
100
True or false. Giving a child positive feedback and attention throughout the day may help reduce that child's biting.
True.
200
Baby sign for this word
What is more?
200
This popular children's book in infant and toddler classrooms can be used to teach children about self-regulation and the proper things to bite.
What is "Teeth Are Not For Biting?"
200
The minimum number of each popular toy in a classroom
What is two?
200
Teethers can help a child meet the need to bite, but cold teethers should only be stored in this location.
What is a refrigerator?
200
This is the first thing a teacher should do before responding to a bite.
What is remaining calm?
300
Communication strategies fall under this area of development.
What is language development?
300
Self-regulation falls under this area of development.
What is social-emotional development?
300
This is a place in your environment where children can go for comfort and a space away from the rest of the children.
What is the Quiet Corner / Cozy Cube?
300
A child with sensory needs can sit on this instead of sitting on a chair or on the floor.
What is a wiggle cushion?
300
Use this firm verbal response to a child who bit another child.
What is "no biting, biting hurts"?
400
Popular baby sign for this word.
What is help?
400
This part of the brain controls self-regulation skills.
What is the frontal lobe?
400
Creating quiet spaces, reducing crowded spaces, and adding lots of interesting materials are all environmental _________.
What are environmental influences?
400
Some children may bite or constantly put objects in their mouths due to this type of sensory need.
What is an oral-motor need?
400
Repeating this mantra to yourself after a child bites is a calming strategy.
What is "Biting is typical"?