Social Emotional Learning

The Second Step program is a research-based curriculum which teaches students skills that can help them in school, at work, and in life, such as listening, focusing attention, making friends, and problem-solving. 

There are 4 units of study in second grade. 

1. Skills for Learning: Being Respectful, Focusing Attention and Listening, Using Self-Talk, Being Assertive

2. Empathy: Identifying Feelings, Learning More About Feelings, Feeling Confident, Respecting Different Preferences, Showing Compassion, Predicting Feelings

3. Emotion Management: Introducing Emotion Management, Managing Embarrassment, Handling Making Mistakes, Managing Anxious Feelings, Managing Anger, Finishing Tasks

4. Problem Solving: Solving Problems, Taking Responsibility, Responding to Playgrouned Exclusion, Playing Fairly on the Playground, Reviewing Second Step Skills. 

Click for a list of books you can read with your child that supports his/hers social emotional learning.