The Second Step program teaches the foundational skills kids need to resist bullying: Emotion management Problem solving Empathy Friendship building Assertiveness
The Second Step Bullying Prevention Unit teaches staff and students how to: Recognize bullying Respond to (staff) and resist (students) bullying Report bullying
The Second Step Bullying Prevention Unit is Staff Training + Student Lessons
Staff Training: Online, Individualized, Interactive
Train All Staff
Principals and Program Coordinators 45–60 minutes All School Staff 75–90 minutes Teachers and Counselors 75–90 minutes
Principals and Program Coordinators Module 1 topics: Understanding the adult-student relationship Understanding and communicating policies and procedures Communicating with families
All School Staff Module 2 topics: Recognizing bullying Responding to bullying Reporting bullying Making a plan
Teachers and Counselors Module 3 topics: Exploring the notebook Teaching the lessons Following through Involving families
Teach All Lessons
Student Lessons Kindergarten–Grade 3 Grade 4–Grade 5 Introductory Lesson Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Recognizing Bullying Reporting Bullying Refusing Bullying Bystander Power Class Rules Grade 4–Grade 5 Introductory Lesson Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Recognizing, Refusing, and Reporting Bullying Bystanders to Cyber Bullying Bystander Power Bystanders Can Help Stop Bullying Class Rules
Lesson Notebooks
Bullying Prevention Unit Grade Level Second Step K–5 Bullying Prevention Unit Weekly Lessons Lesson Length K 25 20–25 minutes 5 30 minutes 1 22 25–30 minutes 2 30–35 minutes 3 4 35–40 minutes 30–45 minutes
Follow Through
Engage Families
Resources for Engaging Families Family Letter for each grade SecondStep.org family tab Home Link in every lesson
SecondStep.org Resources Surveys and assessments to help improve classroom climate Sample anti-bullying policies and procedures Video examples of lessons and activities in action Resources to help school staff respond to bullying Tools for engaging families
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