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From Holiday Chaos to Classroom Calm: How Human Skills Help Students Thrive in January and Beyond
Ease the post-break transition with human skills like empathy, resilience, and collaboration through simple, research-backed classroom strategies.
January 14, 2026
The Second Step® Team
Beyond Resolutions: 5 Human Skills-Based Strategies to Help Students Reach Their Goals
The process of setting goals is beneficial to kids for many reasons, such as encouraging self-reflection and motivation and growing their strategic thinking.
January 7, 2026
The Second Step® Team
When Support Speaks a Student’s Language: Strengthening Small Group Instruction in Spanish
Small group human skills lessons give students the extra practice, structure, and confidence they need to stay on track—now with 41 presentations available in Spanish.
December 22, 2025
The Second Step® Team
The Power of Pause: How Emotion Regulation Transforms Learning
Students rely on emotion regulation every day—in class, at home, and with friends. Learn how human skills programs help strengthen this skill and set kids up for success.
December 17, 2025
The Second Step® Team
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