Second Step program

A copy of the following letter will be sent home tomorrow regarding the Second Step program that our grade 5/6 class will be participating in.  While the program is titled as a grade five program, it is still very applicable to our grade six students.

Dear Family,

We want your child to be as successful as possible at school. Success in school is not just about reading and math. It is also about knowing how to learn and how to get along with others. Ms. Hiedi Britton-deJeu, LDCSB Social Worker will be vising our class this fall, beginning October 17, 2019 to help us learn some of these critical skills using the Grade 5 Second Step program. 

The Second Step program teaches skills in the following four areas:

1. Skills for Learning: Students gain skills to help themselves learn, including how
    to focus their attention, listen carefully, use self-talk to stay on task, and be
    assertive when asking for help with schoolwork.

2. Empathy: Students learn to identify and understand their own and others’
    feelings. Students also learn how to take another’s perspective and how to
    show compassion.

3. Emotion Management: Students learn specific skills for calming down when  
    experiencing strong feelings, such as anxiety or anger.

4. Problem Solving: Students learn a process for solving problems with others in
    a positive way. Your child will be learning a lot this year—and he or she will    
    need your help!

Ms. Hiedi will be focusing on the first three areas: Skills for Learning, Empathy, and Emotion Management.  At times your child will be bringing home “Home Links” that go with the Second Step lessons.  Home Links are simple, fun activities for you and your child to complete together. They are a great way for you to understand what your child is learning and for your child to show you what he or she knows.

If you have any questions about the Second Step program, please do not hesitate to contact me for more information. Thank you for supporting your child in learning the skills that lead to success in school and in life.