Second Step Strategies
Staff Members at Fernwood Elementary will be using common language to teach students strategies to Problem Solve and Calm Down.
Problem-Solving Steps:
Say the problem
Without blame
Think of solutions
Safe and respectful
Explore Consequences
What would happen if...
Pick the best solution
Make your plan
How to Calm Down:
Stop
Use your signal
Name
Your feeling
Calm Down
Breathe, count, use positive self-talk