Second Step Lessons
UNIT 1
Skills for Learning
Learning to Listen
Focusing Attention
Following Directions
Self-Talk for Staying on Task
Being Assertive
Unit 2
Empathy
Feelings
More Feelings
Identifying Anger
Same or Different:
Accidents
Caring and Helping
Unit 3
Emotion Management
We Feel Feelings in Our Bodies
Managing Frustration
Calming Down Strong Feelings
Handling Waiting
Managing Anger
Managing Disappointment
Handling Being Knocked Down
Handling Having Things Taken Away
Handling Name Calling
Unit 4
Problem Solving
Solving Problems
Inviting to Play
Fair Ways to Play
Having Fun with Our Friends
Reviewing Second Step Skills
Additional Lessons
Additional classroom lessons focusing on career exploration and personal safety are implemented throughout the year. Other lessons and topics may also be supplemented based on classroom need.