Unpacking the Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers

For more than a decade, the widely used Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children has been helping early educators use research‐based practices to boost social‐emotional development. Now there’s a practical guide that makes it easier than ever to implement this highly effective framework in preschool classrooms.Created by the Pyramid Model developers and experts with extensive training experience, this is the first book to provide a comprehensive, step‐by‐step overview of the Pyramid Model for children ages 2–5. Early childhood educators will get a complete overview of the framework, plus in‐depth guidance, evidence‐based strategies, and helpful checklists for implementing all tiers of the Pyramid Model: universal, targeted, and individualized.Ideal for use in teacher trainings, preservice methods courses, and individual professional development, Unpacking the Pyramid Model will give current and future educators the foundational skills they need to promote positive behavior and build all young children’s social‐emotional competence.Learn how to use the Pyramid Model to: Construct a positive classroom environment that supports access and engagement for all studentsDevelop predictable schedules and routines that maximize participation and learningClearly define and teach behavior expectations and rulesDeliver intentional, explicit instruction in social‐emotional competenceSupport smooth and streamlined transitions that prevent challenging behaviorCreate a culture of friendship and actively teach children friendship skillsTeach children about emotions and help them develop a “feeling vocabulary”Give children the skills they need to solve interpersonal problems appropriatelyProvide individualized support for children with persistent challenging behavior Read more