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Classroom Guidance Lessons

 
Second Step
 
What is the Second Step program?
  • It is a universal, classroom-based curriculum.2nd step
  • It is based on research.
  • Its lessons are developmentally appropriate and sequential.
  • Its materials are teacher-friendly.
  • It teaches students skills to help them be successful in school 
The Second Step program is researched based.
  • Self-regulation and school success
  • Executive-function skills
  • Differentiation between grade levels to reflect children’s development
  • Interactive teaching strategies
  • Best practices for developing and reinforcing skills
The Second Step program’s lessons are developmentally appropriate and sequential.
Grade Level Lesson Length (minutes) Unit Topics

PK

15-20

  • Skills for Learning
  • Empathy
  • Emotion Management
  • Friendship Skills & Problem Solving
  • Child Protection

K, 1, 2, 3

30

  • Skills for Learning
  • Empathy
  • Emotion Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Bully Prevention
  • Child Protection 

4, 5

30

  • Empathy & Skills for Learning
  • Emotion Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Bully Prevention
  • Child Protection

6

30

  • Mindsets & Goals
  • Values & Friendships
  • Thoughts, Emotions & Decisions
  • Serious Peer Conflicts/Bullying
 
The Second Step program teaches students skills to help them be successful in school.
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Being successful in school requires the ability to:

  • Cooperate with adults and meet school expectations
  • Focus attention
  • Remember directions
  • Stay on task
  • Handle emotional challenges
  • Get along with teachers and other students
 
Kelso's Choice: Conflict Resolution Program 
 
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Second Step program!
PK: SSPE FAMI LY68
K: SSPK FAMI LY70
1: SSP1 FAMI LY71
2: SSP2 FAMI LY72
3: SSP3 FAMI LY73
4: SSP4 FAMI LY74
5: SSP5 FAMI LY75
6: N/A