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Second Step® Digital Well-Being Specialized Unit

Help K–12 students navigate digital life with confidence

Students are spending more time in digital environments earlier than ever, and
technology continues to shape how they learn, communicate, and build relationships. At the same time, challenges like distraction, misinformation, online conflict, and AI are becoming more complex.

This unit helps students build the judgment, self-awareness, and responsibility they need to make thoughtful, safe choices, not just today but as technology continues to evolve.

Designed for Kindergarten through Grade 12, this research-based unit provides a cohesive, developmentally aligned approach that helps schools move from reacting to digital challenges to proactively building lasting skills.

Product # 910001

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Description

What’s Included
  • Five lessons within each grade level for every K–12 classroom, totaling 65
    unique lessons
  • Developmentally aligned, stand-alone lessons that connect digital
    experiences to core human skills
  • Clear essential questions, objectives, and learning focus at every grade level
  • A structured learning experience that builds understanding, reflection, and
    real-world application
  • Embedded professional supports and educator guidance
  • Family resources to support learning beyond the classroom

What Students Learn
Students develop the skills to:

  • Manage attention, screen use, and digital balance
  • Navigate online relationships with empathy and perspective
  • Think critically about information, media, and influence
  • Use technology and AI safely, ethically, and responsibly
  • Reflect on their choices and understand their impact

Outcomes Schools Can Expect

  • Improved student decision-making and digital behavior
  • Healthier technology habits and better focus on learning
  • Stronger relationships and more positive online interactions
  • Increased educator confidence in addressing digital topics
  • Greater consistency in how digital well-being is taught across grade levels

How It Works

  • Flexible implementation that fits within existing schedules

Important Notes

  • Designed to complement district technology policies, not replace them
  • For additional details about the lessons for the Digital Well-Being specialized
    unit, download the scope and sequence: second-step-k12-dwb-scope-and-sequence.pdf

Technical Requirements

The Digital Well-Being specialized unit is accessed and taught entirely from
SecondStep.org

A connection to the internet is required to access all parts of the unit, including the
lessons, program training, and Leader Dashboard and Implementation Guide.
Some resources are offered as downloadable PDFs.

The unit will function best when used on a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet
with a common, up-to-date web browser—such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or
Edge—and a current operating system.

Although it’s possible to view lessons on a mobile phone, we don’t recommend
trying to project lessons from a phone for use in the classroom.

Visit our technical requirements page for more detailed documentation.