Universal classroom practices include developmentally appropriate, child-centered classroom environments that promote children's developing independence, successful interactions, and engagement in learning. While universal practices may be enough to promote the development of social competence in the majority of children in the classroom, teachers may find that there are children whose lack of social and emotional skills or whose challenging behavior requires more focused attention. In this article, the author provides some useful insights and teaching strategies on how to teach children how to develop their social and emotional skills, who may be considered at risk for challenging behavior. The authors further emphasize the importance of a systematic teaching approach that allows such children to acquire and use their new skills easily, over time, and in a variety situation. However, emphasis on teaching social skills is just one component of multiple strategies to support a child at risk for challenging behavior. Additional critical strategies include collaborating with the family; addressing the child's physical and mental health needs; and offering the support of specialists and other resources to address the child or family's individual needs.