Pyramid 802 Plus Training: Step by Step – Teaching Problem Solving to Young Children

Overview:

Empower your classroom with the skills to teach young children how to solve everyday social conflicts independently and calmly. As part of the 2023 updated and revised Pyramid Model training, this engaging session equips early childhood educators with intentional, play-based teaching practices to guide children through each step of effective problem-solving.

Session Highlights:

  • Integrating Problem Solving into Daily Routines: Learn how to seamlessly embed problem-solving instruction into daily classroom activities, from free play to small and large group interactions.

  • The Stages of Learning Framework: Discover how to introduce, model, and reinforce problem-solving steps in ways that are developmentally appropriate and easy for children to understand.

  • Intentional Teaching in Action: Explore hands-on strategies to teach problem-solving through engaging play and structured classroom routines.

  • Family Engagement Resources: Access practical tools and methods to extend problem-solving learning beyond the classroom and into the home.

What You’ll Learn:

The Importance of Problem-Solving Skills:

Understand how teaching problem-solving fosters self-regulation, cooperation, and independence in young children.

The Stages of Learning Framework:

Learn how to effectively use the Stages of Learning to plan and deliver instruction that helps children grasp problem-solving strategies.

Intentional Teaching in Action:

Identify age-appropriate methods to teach problem-solving skills during play and daily routines. Walk away with strategies ready for immediate use in your classroom.

Supporting Families:

Discover ways to partner with families to reinforce children's problem-solving development at home and in the community

Who Should Attend:

This training is ideal for:

  • Preschool and kindergarten teachers

  • Classroom support staff

  • Early childhood educators using Pyramid Model practices

  • Professionals focusing on social-emotional learning through intentional, play-based approaches

Ready to Bring This Training to Your Program?

To schedule or learn more about bringing Pyramid 802 Plus Training to your program, contact us at info@pyramid802plus.live.