Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (SEFEL)
Relationships and Environments: Notes
Objectives:
Participants will understand importance of and how to implement strategies for:
• A “pyramid” model for social-emotional development
• Promoting positive relationships
• Creating supportive environments
The Pyramid Model:
• Focuses on social and emotional development
• Supports strategies for school readiness
• Framework of 3 tiers
Notes:
How It Works:
• Evidence based practices
• Benefits all children
• Consistent and intentional
• Builds upon what you’re already doing
Notes:
The SEFEL Pyramid
• Tier 1 – Universal Promotion
Nurturing and Responsive Relationships
High Quality Environments
• Tier 2 – Prevention
Targeted Social and Emotional Supports
Notes:
Building Relationships with Children, Families, & Colleagues
Teacher interactions with children include:
• Greet each child by name
• Get on child’s eye level
• Talk about child’s interest
• Talk about child’s family
• Having conversations with children
• Engaging in child-directed play
Strategies:
• Morning greeting apron
• Building the school with kindness
• Helping hands with kindness
• Meaningful jobs
• Kindness recorder apron
Teacher interactions with families include:
• Open communication
• Model respect for all families
• Encourage family participation
Strategies:
• Home to school communication
• Family Visits
• Family/School Activities
• Kissing Hands
Teacher interactions with colleagues include:
• Effective communication
• Model positive social interactions
• View all colleagues as professionals
Strategies:
• Weekly Planning Time
• Collaboration with specialized therapists
• Preschool Professional Learning Communities
Notes:
Creating Supportive Environments
• Schedules and transitions are predictable
• Positive and clear rules/expectations
• Developmentally and culturally sensitive
• Engaging environments and activities
• Active learning
Strategies:
• Picture Schedules (Group/Individual)
• Schedules/Routines
• Center Signs
• Environmental Support
• Transition reminders
• Classroom rules/expectations
Notes:
Social-Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (SEFEL):
Relationships and Environments
NC Early Learning Network June 24, 2013