Committee for Children’s research-based Second Step SEL Program gives teachers an easy-to-implement, engaging way to teach social-emotional skills and concepts. The Second Step Program is designed to help children thrive and be more successful in school—ultimately setting them up to be thoughtful and productive adults.
Second Step is a packaged, guided, prescriptive program, with many complementary resources:
How SEL Is Taught in the Classroom
- The teacher explains a concept with words, pictures, video, and/or audio
- Students practice the concept through skill practice, group discussion, individual writing, or partner work
- The teacher continues reinforcing the concept throughout the week
- The teacher sends information home for students to work on with parents
- The teacher checks for understanding
- The teacher re-teaches where necessary
CESD Contact: Raelynn Notley