Cycle 2
Social-Emotional Learning Cycle 2 curriculum focusing on skills for learning, empathy, emotion regulation, problem-solving, and relationship building.
Emotion Management
Identify and manage strong feelings, learn calming strategies, and use positive self-talk to regulate emotions effectively.
Growth Mindset
Explore brain functions, develop self-efficacy, embrace the power of "yet," and build resilience through metacognitive thinking.
Problem-Solving Skills
Practice solving problems at school and with friends, learn fair play strategies, and apply empathy to resolve conflicts.
Course Sessions
1 Session 1
Emotion Management - Identifying Our Own Feelings
Session 1
Emotion Management - Identifying Our Own Feelings
- Warm Up: Check-in, Brain Builder (Step or Stay), Feelings & Calm Down Song
- Skill Review: Puppet Pete the Puppy, Listening skills, Empathy
- Growth Mindset: Learning about our brain & its functions
- Story: Jharell - feeling disappointed, Identifying feelings
- Read-Aloud: Chalk - What would you think/feel?
- Wrap-up: How would you feel if... Clues in your body
2 Session 2
Emotion Management - Identifying Strong Feelings
Session 2
Emotion Management - Identifying Strong Feelings
- Warm Up: Check-in, Brain Builder (Step or Stay), Feelings Song
- Skill Review: Puppet Pete the Puppy, Strong feelings
- Growth Mindset: Thinking & metacognition, Power of "yet"
- Story: Nikki - feeling frustrated at school
- Read-Aloud: Kindergarten classroom video & First Day Jitters
- Wrap-up: Big feelings about school, Clues in your body
3 Session 3
Emotion Management - How to Calm Down
Session 3
Emotion Management - How to Calm Down
- Warm Up: Check-in, Brain Builder (Move or Wait), Calm Down Song
- Skill Review: Puppet Pete the Puppy, Strong feelings
- Growth Mindset: Self-efficacy & agency, Control emotions
- Story: Chad and Bruce - feelings at school
- Read-Aloud: The Boy with Big, Big Feelings
- Wrap-up: When do you have big feelings?
4 Session 4
Emotion Management - Positive Self Talk to Calm Down
Session 4
Emotion Management - Positive Self Talk to Calm Down
- Warm Up: Check-in, Brain Builder (Move or Wait), The Anger Song
- Skill Review: Puppet Pete the Puppy, Strong feelings
- Growth Mindset: Self-efficacy & agency, Self-talk to feel happy
- Story: Tiffany and Rita - feelings at school
- Read-Aloud: I'm Sad
- Wrap-up: What can you do if you feel sad?
5 Session 5
Solving Problems - At School
Session 5
Solving Problems - At School
- Warm Up: Check-in, Brain Builder (Idea Machine), Problem Solving
- Skill Review: Puppets Pete & Sammy, Calm down strategies
- Growth Mindset: Solve problems and learn from mistakes
- Story: Video Brianna and Ann, Solving Problems
- Read-Aloud: The Girl who Never Made Mistakes
- Wrap-up: What can you do if you make a mistake?
6 Session 6
Solving Problems - Between Friends
Session 6
Solving Problems - Between Friends
- Warm Up: Check-in, Brain Builder (Idea Machine), Problem Solving
- Skill Review: Puppets Pete & Sammy, Friend poem
- Growth Mindset: Solve problems and learn from mistakes
- Story: Video Brianna and Ann, Solving Problems
- Read-Aloud: The Recess Queen - solving problems with friends
- Wrap-up: How can you solve a problem with a friend?
7 Session 7
Solving Problems - With Growth Mindset
Session 7
Solving Problems - With Growth Mindset
- Warm Up: Check-in, Brain Builder (Idea Machine), Problem Solving
- Skill Review: Puppets Pete & Sammy, Calm down strategies
- Growth Mindset: Solve problems and learn from mistakes
- Story: Video Brianna and Ann - finish video
- Read-Aloud: What To Do With a Problem
- Wrap-up: What can you do to solve problems?
8 Session 8
Solving Problems - Playing Fair
Session 8
Solving Problems - Playing Fair
- Warm Up: Check-in, Brain Builder (Shape Moves), Problem Solving
- Skill Review: Puppets Pete & Sammy, Calm down strategies
- Growth Mindset: Learning with our senses
- Story: Jharrel and Julian - problem solving while playing
- Read-Aloud: Be Fair and Share!
- Wrap-up: How can you share with friends?
9 Session 9
Being Inviting & Having Empathy
Session 9
Being Inviting & Having Empathy
- Warm Up: Check-in, Brain Builder (Simon Says), Problem Solving
- Skill Review: Puppets Pete & Sammy, Calm down strategies
- Growth Mindset: Listen to learn
- Story: Video Abraham, Rita, Lamar - Solving Problems by using empathy
- Read-Aloud: The Giving Tree
- Wrap-up: How can you show empathy?
10 Session 10
Reviewing Second Step Skills
Session 10
Reviewing Second Step Skills
- Warm Up: Check-in, Brain Builder (Idea Machine), Review all skills
- Skill Review: Listening & Problem Solving
- Growth Mindset: Try something hard and grow brain power
- Story: Related to growth mindset
- Read-Aloud: Martin's Big Words
- Wrap-up: What did you learn about social emotional learning?
Materials Needed
- White Board
- Marker
- Paper and Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Scissors
- Glue
Additional Notes
This is a general outline of the activities. Depending how the class responds, we may get through all the listed activities or we may need to slow down to review the concepts. We also may need to adjust based on student interest and need. Any changes will be noted and communicated.