The Learning Tree Behavioural Services, Inc.
Behaviour Therapy Services for Children
Pre-School Life Skills (PLS)
We're gong to find the joy and then we're going to teach. We're going to be known as the people who bring the joy. We're the joy bringers. - Dr. Gregory Hanley
The Preschool Life Skills (PLS) program is designed to teach critical social skills to preschoolers, with an emphasis on the functional skills that are essential for early school success. These thirteen foundational skills align with what early elementary teachers have identified as key to preventing problem behaviors and fostering social growth in the classroom. Originally developed as a class-wide approach, PLS can be individualized to meet the diverse needs of different learners. Research shows that teachers who implemented the program reduced problem behavior by 70% and increased the occurrence of key social skills by over 400%.