Second Step is a program that teaches social and emotional skills.
August: Community Building
September: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting
October: Bullying Prevention, No Place for Hate
November: Bullying Prevention, No Place for Hate
December: Emotion Management
January: Classroom Climate, Community Building, Emotion Management
February: Empathy & Kindness
March: Classroom Climate, Community Building
April: Problem Solving
May: Problem Solving
The hero/rescuer becomes a caring coach.
The villain/persecutor becomes a principled challenger.
The victim becomes an open-minded creator.
Respectful listening
Positive self-talk
Growth mindset
Making friends
Empathy
Dealing with disappointment
INTEGRITY
Equality and Equity
Thinking About Your Thinking (Metacognition)
Persisting (Grit)
Managing Impulsivity
Listening with Understanding and Empathy
Communicating with Clarity and Precision
Striving for Accuracy
Working Interdependently
Thinking Flexibly
Taking Responsible Risks
Creating, Imagining, and Innovating
Gathering Data Through all the Senses
Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations
Remaining Open to Continuous Learning
Questioning and Posing Problems
Responding with Wonderment and Awe
Finding Humor