Fun
Fun What it looks like when this need is NOT being met: Laughter or smiles are infrequent Mood may be subdued or melancholy Peers do not engage much or well with one another Difficulty handling uncertainty, fear of “messing up” or doing something unfamiliar Trouble...
Engagement
Engagement What it looks like when this need is NOT being met: Trying to distract others and/or refusing to participate Low mood, dozing off or staring into space Looking for reasons to get up, or leave the room Demonstrating minimal effort Not interacting with peers...
Developmental Appropriateness
Developmental Appropriateness What it looks like when this need is NOT being met: High levels of anxiety around assessments and projects “Zoning out” or inability to engage with a lesson; difficulty staying focused for a given time period (for instance, in early...
