Transcription of Second Step Early Learning Program-at-a-Glance
1 Second step Early Learning Program-at-a-GlanceSecond step : Social-Emotional Skills for Early Learning 2011 Committee for ChildrenEarly Learning Brain Builder Games: Executive Function SkillsExecutive function skills are the foundation for self -regulation and social-emotional competence. Brain Builder games played daily throughout the program focus on developing these skills by teaching children to pay attention, use memory, and control Taught in UnitWeekly ThemesUNIT 1 Skills for LearningListeningFocusing attentionUsing self -talkBeing assertiveWeek 1: WelcomingWeek 2: ListeningWeek 3: Focusing AttentionWeek 4: self -TalkWeek 5: Following DirectionsWeek 6: Asking for What you Need or WantUNIT 2 EmpathyIdentifying one s own and others feelingsTaking others perspectivesShowing care and concern for othersWeek 7: Identifying Feelings (Happy, Sad)Week 8: More Feelings (Surprised, Scared)Week 9: Identifying AngerWeek 10: Same or Different FeelingsWeek 11: AccidentsWeek 12.
2 Caring and HelpingUNIT 3 Emotion ManagementUnderstanding strong feelingsIdentifying one s own strong feelingsCalming down strong feelingsWeek 13: We Feel Feelings in Our Bodies (Worried)Week 14: Strong Feelings (Frustrated)Week 15: Naming FeelingsWeek 16: Managing DisappointmentWeek 17: Managing AngerWeek 18: Managing WaitingUNIT 4 Friendship Skills and Problem SolvingMaking and keeping friendsCalming down and using problem-solving stepsWeek 19: Fair Ways to PlayWeek 20: Having Fun with FriendsWeek 21: Inviting to PlayWeek 22: Joining In with PlayWeek 23: Saying the ProblemWeek 24: Thinking of SolutionsWeek 25: Speaking AssertivelyUNIT 5 Transitioning to KindergartenReviewing program skills and conceptsThinking about how program skills will help in kindergartenWeek 26: Learning in KindergartenWeek 27: Riding the Kindergarten BusWeek 28: Making New Friends in Kindergart
