Reviews
: Midwest Book Review - March 1, 2021
"Especially and unreservedly recommended for school district, college, and university library preschool education collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists ... [also] noted for the personal reading lists of daycare center staff, preschool teachers, school administrators, teacher education students, [and] academia."
Judith Carta, Ph.D., Senior Scientist and Professor, Juniper Gardens Children’s Project, University of Kansas - September 1, 2020
“Unpacking the Pyramid Model is a clear and comprehensive roadmap for implementing the Pyramid Model. Hemmeter, Ostrosky, and Fox and an all-star cast have distilled a wide array of research-based Pyramid practices into a guide that will be helpful for brand-new teachers and veteran early educators alike. Every teacher of young children should have this book and learn from the experts.”
Susan Sandall, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Washington - August 20, 2020
“We’ve been waiting for this book and now it’s here! Unpacking the Pyramid Model is an invaluable resource for anyone in the field of early care and education. It’s evidence-based. It’s feasible. And the authors have struck an inspirational tone. Students and practicing teachers will want to try out these strategies in their own classrooms. I’m excited to recommend this book.”
Marilou Hyson, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, UNICEF and The World Bank - August 20, 2020
“Will be an essential resource at a time when preschool teachers encounter new classroom configurations, new roles and stresses for families, and new sources of children’s struggles with their emotions and behavior. Each concise, practical chapter is a gift, offering visual examples of classroom tools, real-world anecdotes, and easy-to-use checklists that encourage teachers to reflect on and strengthen their practices. By using this book, teachers will become more empathic and effective in their essential work with young children and their families.”
Jennifer Grisham, Ed.D., Professor, University of Kentucky, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Faculty Director, Early Childhood Lab - August 20, 2020
“An invaluable resource that focuses on social-emotional development: arguably, the most important aspect of learning for young children. Organized nicely around each component of the Pyramid Model, the book is full of examples and resources that would prove useful to early childhood educators who are teaching children with a wide variety of learning needs.”
Geneva Hallett, M.A.Ed., Director, Principal Investigator, The Colorado Center for Social Emotional Competence and Inclusion, University of Colorado Denver - August 20, 2020
“A must read...The authors have unpacked the research and practices in the Pyramid Model in a straightforward manner, using classroom scenarios, teacher self-reflection, observation, data collection, and monitoring as the best practice methodology while stressing the importance of family partnerships and inclusion strategies as critical components of this work.”
Janene Swalwell, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Pyramid Model Australia Inc. - August 20, 2020
“A comprehensive guide for early educators wanting to enhance their strategies to promote young children’s social-emotional learning, address challenging behavior, and have harmonious classrooms…Unpacking the Pyramid Model will be very valuable to advancing early education and care practices in every country.”
Ilene Schwartz, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of Washington - August 20, 2020
“The authors present important information about the Pyramid Model in a format that will be accessible to practitioners in many different settings. The authors’ emphasis on creating supports that are authentic and sustainable will help make this resource even more valuable. I know that this book is going to become a go-to resource!”
Smokie Brawley, Statewide Project Manager, NC Healthy Social Behaviors Project - August 20, 2020
“Will become the go-to guide for all those in early childhood seeking to understand the Pyramid Model…the narrative thoroughly explains each indicator, the scenarios are relatable, the checklists are focused, the strategies are engaging, and the examples and resources provided for strategies are the icing on the cake. This book will become required reading for new Pyramid Model coaches, a curriculum support in higher education courses, and a treasured reference guide for educators in early childhood classrooms.”
Margo Candelaria, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor, Co-Director, Parent, Infant, Early Childhood (PIEC) Program, The Institute for Innovation and Implementation, University of Maryland School of Social Work - August 20, 2020
“An excellent resource...grounded in evidence-based principles and relational work with children as well as families and other team members. A particular strength is the plethora of concrete tools and activities that can be used to assist with high-fidelity implementation of the Pyramid Model, and the real stories of preschool classrooms woven throughout.”