Second Step® is a classroom-based social skills program for students in preschool through junior high (ages 4–14 years), with a distinct curriculum for each grade. It is designed to reduce impulsive, high-risk, and aggressive behaviors and increase children's social competence and other protective factors. 

Second Step® Programs: Information for Families: Website to learn more about social-emotional learning, why it’s important, what your child is learning through the program, and to view sample lessons. This is a public webpage that does not require a log in.

ParentTeen Connect: This free, public resource features videos, information, and useful advice to help teens and the adults in their lives address hot-button topics. The site complements  Second Step® Middle School classroom activities and serves as a stand-alone family resource.

Second Step® Scope and Sequence 

Second Step® Family Letters

Program Overview Family Letter The Program Overview Family Letter introduces families to the Second Step® Elementary digital program. 

Grade 6 Program Overview Family Letter The Program Overview Family Letter introduces families to Second Step® Middle School. 

Second Step® Home Links: Lesson-by-lesson summaries and prompts to reinforce learning at home. Home Links offer ideas that families and caregivers can use to reinforce their child’s learning and support their practice beyond the classroom.

Grade 3 Home Links

• Unit 1

• Unit 2

• Unit 3

• Unit 4 

Grade 4 Home Links

• Unit 1 

• Unit 2

• Unit 3

• Unit 4

Grade 5 Home Links

• Unit 1 

• Unit 2 

• Unit 3

• Unit 4 

Grade 6 Home Links

Literacy Connections / Books Lists *many of the books recommended have received national awards and all have been positively reviewed by teachers & families. Of course, not every book is the right choice for every child. Families will have the best sense of which titles are the most suitable for your children*

Second Step® Grades 3–5 Book List 

Books for Educators and Families