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The following links include videos of character education lessons, some of which use the Second Step Curriculum created by Committee for Children.®
The following links include videos of character education lessons, some of which use the Second Step Curriculum created by Committee for Children.®
Click on the topics that interest you and your family.
Click on the topics that interest you and your family.
Also included are printables/resources on each of the 3 skills.
Scroll down further to see GREAT links for kids and for parents.
GREAT NEW RESOURCE! (click link below)
GREAT NEW RESOURCE! (click link below)
A wealth of resources on topics from mental health, parenting, safe technology and more!
Click on link above to hear a pep talk by kids for kids - By Big Life Journal
Empathy Lessons
Empathy Lessons
Identifying Emotions - A simple video lesson on recognizing others' emotions
Sharing Feelings - 7:30 min video lesson on identifying feelings and sharing them with a trusted adult
Flocabulary Video on Empathy - Explains what it looks and feels like to have empathy for others
A Little Spot of Respect - Respecting others is the best way to make and keep friends
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Activities to view online or print out and complete
SEL Summer Resources for Families - Printable prompts and activities to foster wellness all summer
How Do They Feel-Empathy Practice -view or print
Be A Social Spy - Worksheet to list what you would see if people were feeling a certain way.
Feelings Charades - play with your family/friends!
Impulse Control/Problem Solving
Impulse Control/Problem Solving
Introduction to Problem Solving Steps - Video lesson on what to think about when facing a problem
What is Conflict & How To Fix It - google slides with video at the end.
Superflex Defeats Rock Brain - Stay Flexible! - A quick video showing better ways to stay flexible when things don't go your way.
When Work is Hard - 11 minute lesson. It's ok to make mistakes! Learn how to think about the problem, calm down and get the help you need.
Being Assertive - to help you communicate your needs and feelings
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Activities to view online or print and complete
Freeze or Melt-Impulse Control Practice - view or print
What is Mindfulness - Mindfulness strategies can help train our brains to pause and think before we act
Anger Management
Anger Management
Anger Triggers and Reactions - Brief video lesson on paying attention to our body signals and a few strategies to help
Dealing with Teasing - A quick video on handling your emotions when someone is teasing you.
Dealing with Consequences How to stay calm and accept consequences
Grounding - A way to calm your brain when it is headed into the fight-or-flight mode (RED Zone!)
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Activities to view online or print and complete
5-Point Scale-Emotion Management - List situations and body cues as your emotion gets stronger and stronger. List strategies to help manage feelings.
Student videos:
5 Steps to Managing Anger by Jamispree
Be Kind - Read Aloud - by Pat Zietlow Miller, Children's Books Read Aloud
Feeling Worried - Parent and Child View Together - great video from Sesame Street.
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