Kindergarten

Students gain skills to help themselves learn, including how to focus their
attention, listen carefully, use self-talk to stay on task, and be assertive when asking for help with schoolwork.

Students learn to identify and understand their own and other people's feelings. Students also learn how to take another person's perspective and how to show compassion.

Students learn specific skills for calming down when experiencing strong
feelings, such as anxiety or anger

Students learn a process for solving problems with others in a positive way.
Your child will be learning a lot this year—and he or she will need your help! Throughout the year,your child will be bringing home Home Links that go with several of the Second Step lessons. Home Links are simple, fun activities for you and your child to complete together. They are a great way for you to understand what your child is learning and for your child to show you what he or she knows.