What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)?
A Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum is a research-based and teaches critical social competencies necessary for academic and life success such as: resiliency, self-management, and responsible decision-making skills.
What is Second Step®?
Second Step® helps children sort through complicated emotions, make sound decisions, build positive relationships and manage strong feelings. Rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL), Second Step® is a research-based program that reaches 14 million preschool to 8th grade students in 70+ countries.
How SEL Is Taught in the Classroom
The teacher explains a concept with words, pictures, video, and/or audio
Students practice the concept through skill practice, group discussion, individual writing, or partner work
The teacher continues reinforcing the concept throughout the week
The teacher sends information home for students to work on with parents
The teacher checks for understanding