Second Step Core Curriculum


What is second-step?

The Second Step program is a social-emotional learning curriculum delivered via classroom guidance lessons by the School Counselor to all students. Second Step is designed to promote skills and attitudes that increase students' success in school, help them get along with others, and create a positive school climate in order to prevent school violence and bullying.

What is social emotional learning?

  • Recognizing emotions in oneself and others

  • Managing strong emotions

  • Having empathy for others

  • Controlling impulses

  • Communication clearly and assertively

  • Maintaining cooperative relationships

  • Making responsible decisions

  • Solving problems effectively

What will my student learn from second-step lessons?

  • Listenings & Focusing Attention

  • Respect, Empathy, & Compassion

  • Identifying Feelings

  • Emotion Management & Calming Down

  • Problem Solving

How can I help implement these lessons at home?

If you are interested in learning how to connect Second Step at home and implement the concepts in the home setting, please click on the following link: Second Step Home Links.

​*Please note that not all lessons have home links.

Additional Information on Second-Step

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