SECOND STEP Grades 1–5
The research-based SECOND STEP violence prevention program provides engaging lessons and activities that teach essential social skills, such as empathy, emotion management, problem solving, and cooperation.
Social Skills and Academics
Research indicates that children who are socially competent perform better academically. SECOND STEP lessons give you tools to help children become socially skilled and develop strong bonds to school.
The engaging photo-lesson cards show adults and children expressing emotions and solving problems in real-life situations. Lesson cards include objectives, scripts, discussion questions, role-plays, and other activities. Lively classroom videos also spark discussion, enriching students’ learning of important social and emotional skills.
- Research-based and demonstrated effective
- Meets federal and state requirements
- Materials also available in Spanish
- Includes an Administrator’s Guide, Teacher’s Guide, Family Overview DVD, and classroom posters
Learn More About SECOND STEP Grades 1–5


