Review the presentation below which discusses the importance of social/emotional development, which includes expressing emotions, calming down and saying "no."

How do we teach it?

Second Step

Second Step is a program rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL) that helps transform schools into supportive, successful learning environments uniquely equipped to encourage children to thrive.

More than just a classroom curriculum, Second Step’s holistic approach helps create a more empathetic society by providing education professionals, families, and the larger community with tools to enable them to take an active role in the social-emotional growth and safety of today’s children.

Click on the Videos to Learn more about Second Step.

Mindfulness

Through breathing, stretching, and meditative exercises, mindfulness aims to help kids gain awareness of the present moment, their bodies and emotions.

Research has shown that mindfulness helps to:

• improve focus

• regulate emotions

• boost confidence

• reduce stress

Emotions and Feelings

Brain Breaks