Description
Book SynopsisFor 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 students
- Develop predictable schedules and routines that maximize participation and learning
- Clearly define and teach behavior expectations and rules
- Deliver intentional, explicit instruction in social‐emotional competence
- Support smooth and streamlined transitions that prevent challenging behavior
- Create a culture of friendship and actively teach children friendship skills
- Teach children about emotions and help them develop a “feeling vocabularyâ€
- Give children the skills they need to solve interpersonal problems appropriately
- Provide individualized support for children with persistent challenging behavior
Trade ReviewUnpacking the Pyramid Model is a clear and comprehensive roadmap for implementing the Pyramid Model. Hemmeter, Ostrosky, and Fox and an all-star cast have distilled a wide array of research-based Pyramid practices into a guide that will be helpful for brand-new teachers and veteran early educators alike. Every teacher of young children should have this book and learn from the experts."
—Judith Carta, Ph.D., Senior Scientist and Professor, Juniper Gardens Children’s Project, University of Kansas
"We’ve been waiting for this book and now it’s here! Unpacking the Pyramid Model is an invaluable resource for anyone in the field of early care and education. It’s evidence-based. It’s feasible. And the authors have struck an inspirational tone. Students and practicing teachers will want to try out these strategies in their own classrooms. I’m excited to recommend this book."
—Susan Sandall, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Washington
Table of Contents
- About the Downloads
- About the Editors
- About the Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1 Overview of the Pyramid Model —Lise Fox, Mary Louise Hemmeter, Michaelene M. Ostrosky, & Robert M. Corso
- 2 Creating Connections with Children —Kathleen Artman-Meeker, Amy Hunter, & Tweety Yates
- 3 Promoting Positive Child Outcomes through Family Partnerships —Jaclyn D. Joseph, Meghan von der Embse, & Alana G. Schnitz
- 4 Recognizing the Value of Positive Relationships with Colleagues —Kiersten A. Kinder, Amanda C. Quesenberry, & Gregory A. Cheatham
- 5 Classroom Environments —Jessica K. Hardy, Rosa Milagros Santos, & Sharon L. Doubet
- 6 Schedules and Routines —Edward Bovey, Ellie Bold, Abby Hodges, & Phillip Strain
- 7 Designing and Implementing Transitions in Early Childhood Classrooms —Jessica K. Hardy, Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, & Michaelene M. Ostrosky
- 8 Designing the Physical, Social, and Temporal Environments to Teach Expectations and Rules —Denise Perez Binder, Rochelle Lentini, & Elizabeth A. Steed
- 9 Promoting Children’s Engagement —Ronald Roybal, Edward Bovey, Ellie Bold, Abby Hodges, & Phillip Strain
- 10 Effective Teaching Strategies for Facilitating Social Emotional Competence for all Children —Erin E. Barton, Angel Fettig, Elizabeth Pokorski, & Shawna Harbin
- 11 Using Positive Descriptive Feedback to Improve Children’s Behavior —Maureen A. Conroy & Kevin S. Sutherland
- 12 Creating a Culture of Friendship: Friendship Skills and Strategies for Teaching Them —Lori E. Meyer, Molly E. Milam, & Michaelene M. Ostrosky
- 13 Teaching Children to Problem Solve —Adrienne Golden, Abby L. Taylor, Jarrah Korba, & Mary Louise Hemmeter
- 14 Supporting Emotional Literacy —Gail E. Joseph, Tweety Yates, & Michaelene M. Ostrosky
- 15 Problem Solving Challenging Behavior —Kathleen Artman-Meeker, Erin E. Barton, Phillip Strain, & Mary Louise Hemmeter
- 16 Implementing Individualized Behavior Support for Children with Persistent Challenging Behavior —Lise Fox, Glen Dunlap, & Jolenea Ferro
- 17 Implementing Pyramid Model Practices to Make a Difference for Children —Patricia Snyder, Crystal Bishop, Darbianne Shannon, & Tara McLaughlin
