Pyramid Model Family Resources

Pyramid Model Backpack Connection Series: Supporting Social-Emotional Development at Home

At Delaware Avenue School, we believe that developing strong social-emotional skills is an essential part of every child's early learning experience. As shared in our Cub Courier newsletter, our preschool program uses the Pyramid Model, a research-based framework that focuses on building positive relationships, creating supportive learning environments, teaching important social-emotional skills, and providing individualized support when needed.

An important part of this work is strengthening the connection between home and school. Through our Pyramid Model Backpack Connection Series, families can access practical strategies, helpful tips, and simple activities to reinforce the social-emotional skills children are learning in their classrooms.

Topics include:

• Social Skills: Building friendships, sharing, taking turns, and developing positive relationships.

• Schedules and Routines: Establishing predictable routines that help children feel secure and successful.

• Emotions: Helping children recognize, express, and manage their feelings.

• Behaviors: Encouraging positive behaviors and supporting children as they develop self-regulation and problem-solving skills.

Our Preschool Instructional Coach (PIC) and Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist (PIRS), Ms. Elizabeth McGlinchy, will also share these valuable one-page family resources through our Wednesday folders.

We invite families to explore the Backpack Connection resources below and incorporate these strategies into everyday routines. By working together, we can create consistent, nurturing environments that help our youngest learners grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

Resources adapted from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI).