Second Step® Sample Lessons

In this lesson, students will learn about apologizing as a way of showing kindness and as a tool for problem-solving in a variety of scenarios.
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In this lesson, students will learn which clues tell them when others might be frustrated, and a new way to feel calm when they’re feeling frustrated themselves.
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In this lesson, students will start learning to be better problem-solvers by managing strong feelings and stating problems without blame.
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In this lesson, students will learn about asking questions to find out how someone else is feeling and to understand what their friends might want or need.
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In this lesson, students will learn how to consider another person’s point of view and to say what they want or need in a respectful way.
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In this lesson, students will learn how to identify when and where to work on solving a problem, and who should be included.
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In this lesson, students will learn ways to communicate during a conflict to keep it from escalating through reflecting on their own experiences, defining respectful communication, and practicing using language that will help resolve conflicts.
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In this lesson, students will learn how to use positive self-talk to reframe challenging situations, including discussing why it isn’t always easy to see the positives and practicing noticing the positive things in their everyday lives.
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In this lesson, students will learn how the physical layout of and rules within a space can make bullying and harassment more likely to happen, from identifying environmental factors to discussing rules and regulations within their own school community.
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In this activity from the Growth Mindset & Goal Setting unit for Kindergarten–Grade 1, kids learn three strategies that can help them work through challenges and then use those strategies to build a tower from 10 random items.