For Educators
Transitioning Back to School
Supporting Children After a Long Break
Whether returning from blended instruction deliver or after a long break, children will need increased supports in getting used to daily routines and procedures in the classroom. Check out this infographic for tips on making the transition back to a consistent school schedule as smooth as possible.
Tier 1
Universal Promotion for All
About Tier 1
The first tier of the early childhood Pyramid Model focuses on two important features: relationships and environments. These elements reflect universal promotion, meaning they support positive outcomes and social emotional development for all children. The following resources can support you in strengthening Tier 1 in your classroom.
Training Materials from the Academy
Related Resources
Preparing for the Pyramid
Responsive Caregiving Planning Form
Responsive Caregiving Checklist
High Quality Environments Planning Form
High Quality Environments Checklist
Expectations Strategies and Example
My Teacher Wants to Know
Positive Communication
Reinforcer Inventory
NCPMI Resource Library
Routine Based Support Guide
Tier 2
Secondary Prevention for Some
About Tier 2
Tier 2 addresses targeted social emotional supports. Social emotional skills such as problem-solving, self-regulation, friendship skills, and emotional literacy are explored in this tier. Students who struggle finding success with the Tier 1 supports would benefit from these Tier 2 features.
Training Materials from the Academy
Related Resources
Social Emotional Strategies Planning Form
Social Emotional Strategies Checklist
The Turtle Technique / Tucker Turtle Story
Feeling Wheel / Feeling Faces Chart / Feeling Cards
Communicating with Families
Collaborating with Families
Social Story Tips
Reinforcer Inventory
Embedding Friendship Opportunities
Royal Problem Solver Certificate (purple)
Royal Problem Solver Certificate (pink)
Tier 3
Tertiary Intervention for Few
About Tier 3
The third tier of the early childhood Pyramid Model addresses how to respond to challenging behavior through function-based thinking and interventions. Supports at this level are intensive and individualized.
Training Material from the Academy
Related Resources
Individualized Interventions Planning Form
Individualized Interventions Checklist
Responding to Challenging Behavior
Events and Functions Associated with Problem Behavior
Individualized Positive Behavior Support Checklist
Help Us Stay Calm
Preventing the Use of Restraint and Seclusion with Young Children
Target Behavior Documentation (data collection tool)
Frequency Data Sheet (data collection tool)
Frequency, Duration, Intensity (data collection tool)
Sensory Checklist (data collection tool)
Behavior Hypothesis Form
Resources Developed by Staff
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Videos
The Pyramid Model at Home with Amy Carlson
You Can't Make Me Book Review with Sara Smouse
Stop, Think, Act... Book Review with Jess George
Positive Mindset Habits Book Review with Amy Carlson
Using Tucker Turtle at Home with Sara Smouse
Behavior Connections Between Adults and Children with Amy Carlson
Emotional Regulation with Jess George
Self-Regulation with Jess George
Expectations and Rules at Home with Jess George
Acknowledging Children When They Meet Expectations with Jess George
Tips for Teaching Emotions with Sara Smouse
Early Childhood Transitions with Sara Smouse
Book Studies
Stop, Think, Act: Integrating Self-Regulation in the Early Childhood Classroom Book Study by Jess George
You Can't Make Me Book Study by Sara Smouse
Children's Lit Kits
You Will Be My Friend! Lit Kit assembled by Jess George
Bear Feels Scared Lit Kit assembled by Sara Smouse
Waiting Is Not Easy! Lit Kit assembled by Amy Carlson
The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear Lit Kit assembled by Jess George
Visuals and Infographics
Transition Back to School - tips for supporting children as they transition back to school following blended delivery or an extended break
Coaching During Covid - tips for supporting teachers implementing the Pyramid Model while Covid-related guidelines are in place
ECPBIS Readiness Flyer - information on the ECPBIS Readiness Series
Anchors Aweigh - tips for families as they support their children in transitioning to pre-K or kindergarten
Sharing Our Calm - tips for families to assist their child with self-regulation
Back to School Kit - forms, checklists, and documents you need to help plan a successful start to the new school year
Open House Ideas - tips for introducing the Pyramid Model to families
Managing Meltdowns
