Pyramid Model Practice Based Workshop - Solving Problems, So You Don’t Have To
Solving Problems…So You Don’t Have To: Teaching Children to Work Through Conflict
A Pyramid Model Workshop for Early Childhood Educators
Conflict is a natural part of childhood — from toy struggles to turn-taking troubles. But when children learn to solve problems together, they build skills that last a lifetime: cooperation, empathy, and self-confidence. This workshop helps educators support children in working through peer conflicts using the evidence-based NCPMI Solution Kit and other practical strategies.
This is a practice-based workshop with a hands-on structure:
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45-Minute Interactive Presentation — Explore strategies for teaching problem-solving steps, modeling conflict resolution, and guiding children through real-life challenges.
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15-Minute Video Reflection — See children using the Solution Kit in action and discuss what makes adult guidance effective.
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60-Minute Tinker and Take — Create and customize problem-solving visuals and Solution Kit tools you can use immediately in your setting.
You’ll leave with:
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A clear understanding of how problem-solving builds independence, empathy, and stronger peer relationships.
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Practical strategies for guiding children step-by-step through conflicts in positive ways.
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A ready-to-use NCPMI Solution Kit and conflict-resolution visuals to bring back to your classroom tomorrow.