This social-emotional and character development (SECD) instructional guide provides an overview of the Social Decision Making/Social Problem Solving (SDM/SPS) curriculum, the structure of its activities, and how the teaching skills can be used to effectively carry out what is required. The guide is based on following references by M. J. Elias and L. Bruene: - Social Decision Making/Social Problem Solving: A Curriculum for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, (Grades 2-3 and Grades 4-5). 2005. Champaign, IL: Research Press; - Social Decision Making/Social Problem Solving for Middle School Students: Skills and Activities for Academic, Social, and Emotional Success. 2005. Champaign, IL: Research Press.