Pyramid Model: New to Sparkler

Sparkler is excited to announce that four new units adapted from the Pyramid Model — a social and emotional learning framework used widely in Connecticut — are now available to all CT Sparkler families. 

These new units include: Challenging Behaviors (addressing challenging behaviors like hitting, biting, whining, and tantrums); Big Feelings (helping children label and understand their emotions); Social Creatures (helping children practice social skills like sharing and caring for others); and Routines & Schedules (how families can use routines and schedules to support children’s development). 

Each unit provides a brief overview in English or Spanish for the parent/caregiver and then provides some practical tips they can use to support their child.

The Pyramid Model is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting healthy social and emotional development for young children. Pyramid, which is used widely in Connecticut, offers high-quality resources to promote family engagement. Please find handouts from the “Backpack Connection Series” on the Pyramid website for more resources you can share with families.