Tips for Teachers
We know you work hard and need some extra inspiration and ideas from time to time. Here are a few tips and articles to help you use our programs, handle specific classroom issues, make the playground safer and creatively integrate character education throughout the school year.
Bullying Report Booster SessionConduct a booster training to support your school’s staff in receiving bullying reports from students.
Handling Playground Problem Areas
Tips for making your school playground safer.
Help Children Report Bullying
Your school can create an environment that encourages students to report bullying by using some of the following strategies.
How Is the Program Going?
Use this activity to find out how the SECOND STEP program is going in your school.
Positive Climate Brainstorming Activities
Fresh ideas for developing and maintaining a positive school climate for everyone.
School Bonding Boosts Academic Success
School bonding is associated with increased social skills and greater academic achievement.
SECOND STEP Calendar
Tips to help you get your SECOND STEP program going at the beginning of the school year and sustain it through the end.
Sharing the Load: Ownership of School Reform
Marvin Berkowitz believes effective character education is not adding a program to a school; it is a transformation of the culture of the school.
Spread Skills Schoolwide
Tips for creating a plan to transfer SECOND STEP skills and concepts throughout the school.
Supporting Social Skills on the Playground
How to support social skills on the playground using the SECOND STEP and STEPS TO RESPECT programs.
The Good Leader
Marvin Berkowitz explains why school principals should foster the character development of their staff.
Welcome Families with Warm, Bright Classrooms
Tips for involving children’s families in your school.