Afterschool Marketplace

Second Step® Out-of-School Time is a research-based, social-emotional learning (SEL) program designed specifically to meet the needs of out-of-school time (OST) settings. Built on the foundation of our trusted SEL programs, this program helps teach social-emotional skills like community-building, empathy and kindness, and growth mindset to children from Kindergarten through Grade 5. This program is available in both English and Spanish. 

Each Second Step® Out-of-School Time kit includes:

Twelve durable, spiral-bound activity notebooks:

• 3 grade bands of activities (Kindergarten–Grade 1, Grades 2–3, Grades 4–5)
• 4 SEL units per grade band (one spiral-bound notebook per unit):
  • Community Building
  • Growth Mindset & Goal Setting
  • Emotion Management
  • Empathy & Kindness

Each notebook contains:

• 12-13 engaging SEL activities, including performance-task activities designed to demonstrate learning in each unit
• Custom illustrations that age along with kids
• Embedded facilitator supports such as attention signals and transition tips, group-management techniques, and culturally relevant teaching strategies

 Online program training and program supports:

• A staff training presentation and overview materials provide staff with an understanding of SEL and why it’s important in OST settings, as well as strategies for teaching the program effectively
• Activities and guidance for site leaders and facilitators to work together to plan program implementation at their site
• Resources for how to respond to disclosures of abuse or neglect
• Additional materials including Family Letters, research summaries, and the program’s scope and sequence
• A Spanish-language version of the program’s staff training presentation