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The Second Step program is designed to increase students' school success and decrease problem behaviors by developing problem solving practices in students. It teaches skills that strengthen students' ability to have empathy, manage emotions, and solve problems.

The SECOND STEP lessons for Grade 1 begin with Skills for Learning and Listening Rules, which set the stage for future academic success and later lessons on identifying feelings, managing strong emotions, solving problems, and getting along with others. In the SECOND STEP lessons for Grades 2 and 3, students build on their K–1 skills, including Skills for Learning. They hone their ability to pay attention, listen, and ignore distractions. They also learn how to respond to others with empathy, calm down, manage strong feelings, and solve problems. The Grades 4 and 5 SECOND STEP lessons build on students' K–3 skills, including Skills for Learning, and provide a bridge to middle school. Students will strengthen their empathy, emotion-management, and problem-solving skills while learning to use them in social and academic settings. Whether they have a disagreement with a friend or test anxiety, students will be better poised to make positive choices. The program is interactive for students, giving them plenty of opportunities to practice skills and participate in discussions. Videos for every lesson dramatize scenarios that students encounter in school and include three fun, animated music videos to further engage students and reinforce skills. Grade 1 __**Grade 1**__ //Students at this grade level will learn://

• You need to calm down before you solve a problem. • The first step in solving a problem is to use words to describe the problem. • The second step in solving a problem is to think of lots of solutions. • Part of problem solving is thinking about consequences. • The final step of problem solving is to pick the best solution. • Solving problems is a way to get along better with others.  

Grade 2 __**Grade 2**__ //Students at this grade level will learn://

• Following steps can help you solve problems. • Saying the problem without blame is respectful. • Solutions to problems must be safe and respectful. • Calming down helps you think so you can solve problems.

Grade 3 __**Grade 3**__ //Students at this grade level will learn://

• It’s important to calm down angry feelings so you don’t do something hurtful. • Being assertive is a respectful way to get what you want or need. • Everyone feels angry sometimes, but hurting other people’s feelings or bodies is not okay.

Grade 4 __**Grade 4**__ //Students at this grade level will learn://

• Solving problems helps you be successful at school. • Following steps can help you solve problems. • Saying the problem without blame is respectful.

Grade 5 __**Grade5**__ //Students at this grade level will learn:// • Managing frustration reduces the chance of doing something you may regret later. • Frustration can get in the way of learning. //Second Step: Student Success Through Prevention.// (2008). Seattle,WA: Committee from Children.
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