Reinforcing Pyramid Model Teaching Practices

Training & Support for Early Childhood Professionals

Has your early childhood team received foundational Pyramid Model training but struggles to apply those strategies in the classroom? Or maybe it’s been a while since the training, and your staff could use a refresher—or some creative inspiration—to bring those practices back to life?

Pyramid 802 Plus is here to help.

We offer customized training and coaching that breaks down essential Pyramid Model teaching practices and provides intentional, practical strategies your staff can use immediately. Whether you're looking to reinforce specific practices or reenergize your entire team, our experienced consultants deliver targeted, hands-on support that makes a difference.

Training Focus Areas Include:

  • Creating Connections with Children
     Building strong, nurturing relationships that support social-emotional development.

  • Promoting Positive Child Outcomes Through Family Partnerships
     Engaging families as true partners in their child's learning journey.

  • Building Collaborative Relationships with Colleagues
     Encouraging a supportive, team-based approach to classroom success.

  • Creating Classroom Environments that Support Young Children
     Designing inclusive, developmentally appropriate spaces that foster learning and engagement.

  • Designing Effective Schedules and Routines
     Supporting consistency and predictability to promote positive behavior.

  • Planning and Implementation in Early Childhood Classrooms
     Helping staff plan intentionally with the Pyramid Model framework in mind.

  • Teaching Expectations and Rules
     Supporting children in understanding and meeting classroom expectations.

  • Promoting Children’s Engagement
     Increasing participation through thoughtful interactions and environment design.

  • Effective Teaching Strategies for Facilitating Social-Emotional Skills
     Embedding social-emotional learning throughout the daily routine.

  • Using Positive Descriptive Feedback
     Reinforcing behaviors with intentional, strengths-based language.

  • Friendship Skills and How to Teach Them
     Supporting peer interactions and teaching social competence.

  • Teaching Social Problem-Solving
     Helping children navigate challenges with independence and confidence.

  • Fostering Emotional Literacy
     Supporting children in identifying and expressing emotions in healthy ways.

Let’s Bring the Pyramid Model to Life in Your Classrooms

Whether your team needs a refresher, skill-building support, or more intentional guidance, Pyramid 802 Plus can tailor professional development to meet your program’s unique needs. We will help your educators learn how to embed these practices seamlessly throughout the daily routine and throughout the school year. Teachers will gain strategies to integrate social-emotional teaching practices into core learning areas such as literacy, math, science, and social studies, making them a natural part of instruction rather than separate or isolated activities.

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