The Pyramid Model is a framework for supporting the social and emotional development of our children. The goal of the Pyramid Model is to create an environment where every child feels good about coming to school. This is accomplished by designing classrooms that promote engagement in learning and by building positive relationships among children, families, and staff. In our use of the Pyramid Model, our classroom staff will work together to ensure that all children understand behavior expectations, receive instruction in social skills, and those who are struggling receive individual support.
The Pyramid Model illustrates that the foundation for helping children develop social and emotional skills is nurturing and responsive relationships and high quality environments. The middle of the Pyramid, teaching of social and emotional skills, is provided to all children with some children receiving additional teaching and support. The top of the Pyramid shows that a few children will need the foundation, the middle AND individualized intervention to address challenging behavior.
What is gained by using the Pyramid Model?
FAMILIES
- Receive information on how to help promote children’s social and emotional skills
- Team with teachers to help children grow and learn
- Receive support for preventing and addressing behavior problems
TEACHERS
- Are effective in helping children learn social and emotional skills
- Strengthen classroom management skills
- Have information and resources to support families
CHILDREN
- Increase their social and emotional skills
- Improve in their readiness for kindergarten
