Second Step

Second Step is a universal, classroom-based, social-emotional learning curriculum for Kindergarten–Grade 5 that nurtures children’s social-emotional competence and foundational learning skills. The curriculum includes weekly lessons that will be provided by the school counselor, follow-up activities to be implemented in the classroom and home activities for reinforcement at home. Second Step curriculum will be implemented on a weekly basis in all SMFCSD classrooms during the 2022-2023 school year.

Foster City Elementary Students will focus the following topics:

• Developing a growth mindset

• Goal setting

• Emotion management

• Kindness and empathy

• Problem-solving