Lessons for School and Life
The award-winning SECOND STEP violence prevention program integrates academics with social and emotional learning. Kids from preschool through Grade 5 learn and practice vital social skills, such as empathy, emotion management, problem solving, and cooperation. These essential life skills help students in the classroom, on the playground, and at home.

The SECOND STEP program is research-based.  It has been shown to reduce discipline referrals, improve school climate by building feelings of inclusiveness and respect, and increase the sense of confidence and responsibility in students.

The program includes teacher-friendly lessons, training for educators, and parent-education tools. 

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.