Pyramid Model 

Pyramid Teacher Resources 

Practical Strategies - The Pyramid Model is comprised of practices that are implemented by teachers and families.  Within this link are FREE ideas, resources, and illustrations of strategies that might be used to implement Pyramid Model practices and promote young children’s social and emotional competence in a classroom setting. You will find resources for: 

• Teaching Social Emotional Skills 

• Building Relationships 

• Tier 1 Practices 

• Printable images 

  • • We Can Be Problem Solvers 

    • Problem Solving Steps

    • Suri the Spider 

    • Tucker the Turtle 

    • Solution Kit 

    • Feelings Faces

    • Behavior Regulation Visuals 

Preparing for the Pyramid Model/Classroom Essentials - This list identifies six classroom components essential for successful Pyramid implementation. These materials and environmental considerations are pivotal for child success in a Pyramid Model classroom. This form is intended to be a coaching tool used following training to help the team be ready for coaching on the Pyramid to begin. The teacher and coach can review together and discuss if any modifications need to be made before the first coaching cycle begins. The 5 Classroom Wide Practices to Improve Practices is another great resource to simplify the foundational practices needed in high-quality inclusive classrooms. 

Classroom Demonstration Videos 

Tier 1 Strategies

• Engaging in conversations with children 

• Student reviewing daily schedule  

• Whole class transition

• Greeting and warm-up

• Reviewing schedule and routines within routines

Tier 2 Strategies 

• Providing opportunities to practice social skills

• How to teach social skills to large group

• Problem solving in the moment

• Teaching problem solving – large group

• Large group calm down activity