Description: Biting is a common but challenging behavior in early childhood classrooms. This course provides early childhood professionals with foundational knowledge and proactive strategies to respond effectively and support all children involved.
Participants will explore the causes and developmental reasons behind biting, learn how to observe and identify patterns, and implement preventive techniques to create a safe and supportive classroom environment. The training emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate guidance, communication with families, and maintaining a calm, consistent response when biting occurs.
This course equips educators to handle biting incidents with confidence, compassion, and clarity—promoting positive behavior and a nurturing learning space.
By the end of this course, you will be able to…
- Identify common developmental causes and triggers for biting behavior in young children.
- Recognize the difference between typical and concerning biting patterns.
- Implement proactive strategies to prevent biting through environment design, supervision, and routine adjustments.
- Respond effectively and consistently to biting incidents using age-appropriate guidance techniques.
- Document incidents and communicate professionally with families about biting behavior and next steps.
- Promote a safe, supportive, and responsive classroom environment that reduces the likelihood of biting.
Course Information
- Qualifies for 2 Clock Hours |.2 CEUs
- Training includes module & assessment
- Supporting downloadable material included
- Audience: Teachers and Staff members
- Level: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced
- CDA Competency Statement III: To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance
