If your child started here at
GSP in the last few years you are surely familiar with some of the skills our
students learn during Second Step class. During recess time I see students
working on conflict resolution by using their Second Step skills. It is
fascinating to see how even our younger children put their hands on their
tummy, count to 3 and try to calm down.This is probably one of the
skills you have seen at home quite a bit, too.
Second Step is much more than an anger management tool. During Second Step we work with students to focus on the development of their social skills and academic skills through videos, activities and practice. We are selecting a monthly theme to emphasize and reinforce across the grade school. In September we focused on being a "respectful learner" and in October we will look at what it means to show empathy. Students have been thinking about how to recognize others' feelings and respond appropriately. As a learning community we are committed to apply these skills in our daily interactions.
Second Step is much more than an anger management tool. During Second Step we work with students to focus on the development of their social skills and academic skills through videos, activities and practice. We are selecting a monthly theme to emphasize and reinforce across the grade school. In September we focused on being a "respectful learner" and in October we will look at what it means to show empathy. Students have been thinking about how to recognize others' feelings and respond appropriately. As a learning community we are committed to apply these skills in our daily interactions.
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