Pyramid Model for Family and Group Child Cares Module 2

Hours

7 Hours

Level

Beginning

Knowledge Base

Child Development (2 Hour)
Curriculum and learning environment (1 Hours)
Teaching and engagement (4 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Planning a safe and healthy learning environment (1 Hours)
Supporting children’s social and emotional development (4 Hours)
Understanding Principles of Child Development and Learning (2 Hours)

Prerequisites

Introduction to the Pyramid Model
Pyramid Model for Family and Group Child Cares Module 1

In Module Two of Pyramid Model for Family and Group Child Cares, we will be looking at strategies at the first level of the pyramid. The environmental supports at these level are beneficial for all children. In this module, we will examine the physical environment, schedules and routines, expectations and rules, transitions, and how to support engagement to reduce challenging behavior. We will explore skills in the major social-emotional learning areas of friendship skills, emotional literacy, self-regulation, and problem-solving. We will discuss ways to teach throughout the day in large group, small group, and all other routines. We will also review modeling, setting up opportunities to practice with a variety of materials and activities, as well as encouragement and specific positive feedback.

*Fully Automated: These classes do not offer feedback from an instructor unless you complete the extra credit activity. They are graded automatically and your certificate is available immediately upon the course being successfully completed.

Course Author

Pyramid Model Consortium

Instructor

Lucy Marose