Description
This resource provides busy principals with easy, everyday ways to make the most of Second Step® Elementary classroom kits.
Reinforce Second Step skills in and out of the classroom, encourage positive behavior with consistent, common language, and strengthen efforts to create a safe, supportive environment.
What’s Inside:
- 2 scripted all-staff orientations
- 30 staff meeting activities
- 24 weekly morning announcements
- 6 scripts for monthly school assemblies
- 6 staff handouts to highlight key concepts
- Office referral conversation guide
- Access to digital tools on SecondStep.org
This toolkit helps principals:
- Reinforce Second Step skills, in and out of the classroom
- Encourage positive behavior with consistent, common language
- Strengthen efforts to create a safe, supportive environment
It matters because students and staff:
- Recognize emotions and remember how to respond appropriately
- Understand each other and communicate effectively
- Collaborate respectfully and practice compassion
Effective Implementation Practices
Learn more in this white paper (PDF) about effective implementation and how the Second Step Elementary Principal Toolkit is here to help.