a child eating.

Physical needs are crucial to our survival. It is important to help children develop an understanding of their physical needs and how they can be met.

a child looking at themselves in the mirror.

Some of a child's physical needs include food, exercise, safety and hygiene. The development of a positive self image is also important to a child's wellbeing.

a childcare worker reading an article on the computer.

Before you can help children learn about their needs, you need to make sure that your knowledge is up-to-date. You will then need to think of fun and interesting ways to help children understand their needs.