Second Grade
Classroom Guidance Lessons
Second Step
Unit 4: Problem Solving
Students learn to solve problems in safe and respectful ways. Students develop skills for making and keeping friends.
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Scope and Sequence
Unit 4: Problem Solving
Lesson 17: Solving Problems, Part 1
Lesson 18: Solving Problems, Part 2
Lesson 19: Taking Responsibility
Lesson 20: Responding to Playground Exclusion
Lesson 21: Playing Fairly on the Playground
Learning Targets
Unit 4: Problem Solving
Lesson 17: I can name a problem without blame.
Lesson 18: I can name the four problem-solving steps.
Lesson 19: I can demonstrate how to take responsibility in a problem.
Lesson 20: I can define empathy.
Lesson 21: I can name one way to play fairly.
Additional Resources
According to the School Psychologist: 2nd Grade
Bucket Fillers 101: Expressing kindness, appreciation and love on a daily basis.
Can Emotional Intelligence be Taught?
Guiding Children to Solve Their Own Problems (article)
Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen
How to Talk to Your 2nd Grader
Make Your Kids Responsible for Their Actions (article)
Manners Matter (article)
Parent Toolkit: 2nd Grade Growth Charts
Second Grade Emotional Development
Second Grade Social Development
Self-Concept Builders and Stealers (article)
Teach Your Kids to Handle Life's Conflicts (article)
We Do Listen Foundation: Enabling Children to Feel Good About Themselves