Lesson 3 : October 5-9th

Personal Space Bubble

• Body Awareness: Helping students build self-regulation and control over their physical movements.

• Reading Social Cues: Teaching kids to notice non-verbal signs (like a classmate pulling away) to build empathy.

• Healthy Boundaries: Empowering students with the words to say, "I need some space," teaching early lessons in mutual respect.

• Conflict Prevention: Creating a safe, comfortable classroom where fewer recess misunderstandings happen.

How to practice at home: Ask your child to show you their "personal space bubble." Practice testing the bubble by stepping too close and letting them use their words to politely ask you to back up.

Lesson 6: January 26-30th

Lesson 1.1  Connections & Community; A Community of Beloning

Lesson Spotlight: I can play a part in helping others belong

This lesson continues to build up the ideas of connection and community that are explored through the Sources of Strength Curriculum. Students are invited to learn and think about Beloning, and they will explore how they might create beloning in the classrooom and beyond! 

Lesson 7: February 18-20th

Empathy

Lesson Spotlight: I can "put myself in someone else's shoes" 

In 2nd  grade, "putting yourself in someone else's shoes" transitions from a simple concept to a functional social tool. At this stage, children are moving into the Self-Reflective Perspective-Taking stage, where they can finally imagine their own thoughts and actions from another person's point of view.

Lesson 8: March 23-27th

I Can Get Along with Others

Lesson Spotlight: Students will understand how getting along with others helps them build teamwork, respect, and problem-solving skills. They will practice ways to work through differences and build positive relationships with classmates.

Getting along with others in a 2nd-grade classroom is essential for building a safe, positive, and productive learning environment. It promotes better academic performance through teamwork, strengthens communication skills like sharing and listening, and fosters emotional growth, including empathy and resilience. Good relationships lead to higher student engagement.

Lesson 9: April 13-17

I Can STOP, THINK (about my choices), Go! 

Lesson Spotlight: "Stop, Think, Go" skill is crucial for developing impulse control, emotional regulation, and effective problem-solving. It teaches children to pause before acting, reducing impulsive behaviors, managing frustrations, and improving social interactions and academic focus. This strategy helps them consider consequences and make better decisions.

Bonus Lesson

Healthy Activities; Learning Through Failure

Lesson Spotlight: Experiencing failure and challenges is normal part of life. Learning how to lean into our strengths when we experience challenges and failures can help us build perseverance.