Early Learning

Activities, Materials, and Resources for PreK

Early Learning Free Resources

### *The Imagine Neighborhood*™ Podcast
Our free, award-winning podcast is aligned to Second Step® Elementary, and designed to help kids and families tackle the big feelings that come with growing up.  
[Learn More](https://www.imagineneighborhood.org/)

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### 12 Recommended Books About Empathy and Kindness
A few of our favorite books to teach young children about empathy and how to be kind.  
[Download PDF](https://cfccdn.blob.core.windows.net/static/pdf/free-sel-resources/second-step-free-resources-el-kindness-booklist.pdf)  

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### *Where the Wild Things Are* Reading Guide   
Questions to encourage children to talk about this classic book that explores the complexity of feelings and how to cope with loneliness.  
[Download PDF](https://cfccdn.blob.core.windows.net/static/pdf/free-sel-resources/second-step-free-resources-wild-things-activitiy.pdf)  

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### Welcoming a New Neighbor
A role-playing activity to help children practice introducing themselves, saying something kind, and doing something kind.    
[Download PDF](https://cfccdn.blob.core.windows.net/static/pdf/free-sel-resources/second-step-free-resources-welcoming-a-new-neighbor.pdf)    

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### Welcoming Words
A fun activity to help children practice friendly greetings—perfect for welcoming each other to class at the beginning of a new school year.  
[Download PDF](https://cfccdn.blob.core.windows.net/static/pdf/free-sel-resources/second-step-free-resources-welcoming-words.pdf)  

Early Learning

Activities, Materials, and Resources for PreK

The Imagine Neighborhood™ Podcast

12 Recommended Books About Empathy and Kindness

Where the Wild Things Are Reading Guide

Welcoming a New Neighbor

Welcoming Words