Pyramid Model
Name a section from the pyramid model and give an example on how your site supports this.
Targeted social and emotion supports Ex; calm kit, sensory jars, emotional check ins, social stories, visual emotional solutions, ect
Give an example of a social story used in your center
Ex: how do we solve a problem, Hands are not for hitting ect
Its transition time? give an example on how we can use a first then statement?
first we will clean up, then we will wash our hands
A Child is cleaning up a mess that a friend made. How might we use positive descriptive feedback?
"Im so proud_____ is being such a caring friend by helping ___ clean up their toys"
What is in your programs calm kit
Fidgets, emotional solutions, headphones, stress ball, glitter jars,
What is the base/ foundation of the pyramid model?
An effective workforce
Give an example of "providing a reasonable choice"
Ex "would you like to clean up the blocks first or lego first"?
Give examples on how your program VISUALLY supports transitions
Ex; Social stories, visual expectations, daily schedule
Give an example of using an I message to address a challenging behaviour
I feel scared when we push our friends, because they could fall and get hurt
What are the 4 zones of regulation?
green
yellow
red
blue
What is the Pyramid Model?
The Pyramid model is an all inclusive adult capacity building model. Nurturing the social and emotional development of ALL children.
When a child gets angry they start to hit their friends give an example of how we might "PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE"
Ex; you can hot a pillow instead of your friend
You notice a majority of children are ready to go outside for playtime while 5 need more time. How do we support this?
split into 2 groups, engage children who are waiting, use PDF, make the transition playful
After multiple warnings a child still disrupting circle time by shouting out "bathroom words"
What could a logical consequence be
Response should be; Logical, timely, and age appropriate
Bonus, if we share the value behind our request
When is the best time to problem solve with children and why?
When they are regulated.
They can think more logically when they their fight, flight, freeze responce is not activated
Which pyramid supports are for ALL children
Effective workforce
Nurturing and Responsive relationships
High quality Supportive environments
Targeted social and emotional supports
Intensive intervention
Some children may require addition targeted social and emotional supports to be successfull, but ALL children benefit from having these. Few children need Intensive intervention (5%)
What is the max number of expectations we should have?
When do we review expectations with children?
No more than 5 is recommended
when expectations are not being followed, circle time, and before transitions
You have a child who has big emotions at transition time. How can we support them?
Utilizing all of our transition supports (transition support checklist). Provide child with a comfort/ transition item.
After multiple warnings and educators explain why. a child still swears. What is a stratify we can use?
Provide an alternative, what word can we use instead of ****
We need to make an emotional action plan!
Where can we find a template?
What is your emotional action plan? (Time, space, Materials
On Pyramid Practice Teams
To be made collaboratively with the child
Time: allowing child enough time to fully regulate. When child begins to get triggered we will implement our plan
Space: where is a safe and secure location for the child?
Materials: what does the child need? calm kit? emotional solutions?
From the Bottom Up list all the sections of the Pyramid
Effective workforce
Nurturing and Responsive relationships
High quality Supportive environments
Targeted social and emotional supports
Intensive intervention
How might you support a child with ADHD
meet their physical needs
First then statements
more frequent reminders
Visuals
social stories
what strategies do we need to do before a transition? (3)
1) Give time warning (15,10,5)
2) use a visual timer
3)use a first then statement
List the 5 steps to problem solving with children
1) Let each child speak uninterrupted
2) repeat the problem back to them
3) Explore solutions (child directed)
4) Repeat the solution back to them
5) follow up
What are the 3 R'S
Regulate
Relate
Reason