Second Step® Sample Lessons
Complete sets of materials from select Second Step curricula, the Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit, and the Second Step® Child Protection Unit are available for Early Learning through Grade 8.
Digital Programs
Classroom Kits
Bullying Prevention Unit
(Available for Kindergarten–Grade 5)
Child Protection Unit
(Available for Early Learning–Grade 5)
Out-of-School Time
(Available for Kindergarten–Grade 5)
Digital Programs
Available for Kindergarten through Grade 12
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Kindergarten
Lesson 18: Apologizing Can Help

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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Grade 1
Lesson 9: Feeling Frustrated

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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Lesson Presentation
Grade 2
Lesson 16: The Way to Say a Problem

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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Lesson Presentation
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Grade 3
Lesson 14: Asking Questions

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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Grade 4
Lesson 17: Saying It Respectfully

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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Lesson Presentation
Lesson Handout A (PDF)
Lesson Handout B (PDF)
Grade 5
Lesson 17: When? Where? Who?

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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Lesson Presentation
Grade 6
Unit 4, Lesson 23: Respectful Communication

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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Grade 7
Unit 3, Lesson 18: Practicing Positive Self-Talk

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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Grade 8
Unit 2, Lesson 9: Sources of Confidence

In this lesson, students will learn more about confidence and where it comes from. They will talk about a specific source of confidence that led to a personal success.
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High School
Schoolwide Practice

Recognizing Contributions
In this practice, leaders publicly recognize students and staff for their remarkable contributions to the school community.
Pathway 3: Agency & Opportunity
High School
Educator Practice

Choice Boards
In this practice, educators create materials to boost student engagement in an upcoming lesson by giving students choices in their approach to learning.
Pathway 3: Agency & Opportunity
Grade 10
Student Activity

Guess Who?
In this activity, students guess each other’s strengths and then discuss and reflect on their own positive qualities.
Pathway 3: Agency & Opportunity
Classroom Kits
Available for Early Learning through Grade 5
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Early Learning
Weekly Theme 6: Asking for What You Need or Want
Kindergarten
Lesson 2: Focusing Attention
Grade 1
Lesson 11: Showing Care and Concern
Grade 2
Lesson 17: Solving Problems, Part 1
Grade 3
Lesson 8: Accepting Differences
Grade 4
Lesson 15: Handling Put Downs
Grade 5
Lesson 21: Dealing with Peer Pressure
Bullying Prevention Unit
Available for Kindergarten through Grade 5
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Grade 2
Lesson 3: Refusing Bullying
Grade 5
Lesson 3: Refusing Bullying
Child Protection Unit
Available for Early Learning through Grade 5
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Early Learning
Weekly Theme 3: Safe and Unsafe Touches
Grade 2
Lesson 3: Safe and Unsafe Touches
Grade 5
Lesson 3: Unsafe and Unwanted Touches
Out-of-School Time
Available for Kindergarten through Grade 5
Explore samples from Kindergarten and Grade 1 below
Kindergarten–Grade 1
Unit 1, Topic 2: Facing Challenges with Confidence