Super Ears Slide Deck Super Ears Academy • Grade 2
Mission 01
Active Listening & Role-Play
Become a Super Listener!
Today we train our secret ears to follow tricky directions and take friendly turns!
Power 1: Follow Directions
Hear the steps and do the mission!
Power 2: Turn Taking
Wait, listen, and share the stage!
Rule The Room
The 4 Super Listener Powers
Whole Body Listening
#1 Eyes
Looking Front
Look at the person who is speaking.
#2 Mouth
Quiet Voice
Zip your lips while another hero shares.
#3 Body
Calm Hands
Rest your hands and stay facing forward.
#4 Brain
Thinking Cap
Think about what the speaker means!
Quick Check: Give your teacher a quiet thumbs up if all 4 powers are ON!
👍 Ready!
Skill 1 In Action
The 3-Step Direction Blueprint
Listen Before You Move!
1
Freeze & Catch
Keep your hands still until the speaker says the Magic Word.
👂 Catch every single word!
2
Picture the Plan
Make a quick movie in your head of what you will do first, next, and last.
🎬 See the steps inside your head!
3
Action Time
Move smoothly and complete each task in the exact order you heard.
🚀 Do it step by step!
Golden Rule: Wait for the finish! Never start doing step 1 while the teacher is explaining step 2.
Warm-Up Game
Can You Follow This?
Listen for the Go Word: "SUNSHINE"
Level 1 • 2 Steps
The Secret Signal
1
Touch your right elbow with your left hand.
2
Whisper your favorite color to the desk.
Wait until teacher says "SUNSHINE" to move!
Level 2 • 3 Steps
The Superhero Drill
1
Pat your knees two times softly.
2
Point two thumbs at the classroom clock.
3
Smile and place your hands flat on the table.
Did you remember all 3 in order?
Tip: If you forget a step, politely ask: "Could you please repeat step two?"
Skill 2 In Action
The Turn-Taking Traffic Light
Conversations are like Catch!
Red Light
Stop & Listen
The other person has the floor. Keep your mouth closed and your ears locked in.
Yellow Light
Think & Wait
Hold your idea in your head. Wait for the speaker to take a breath and finish.
Green Light
Speak & Add
Now it's your turn! Say something friendly about what you just heard.
"I like how you said..."
"My favorite part was..."
"Can I tell you my idea?"
Partner Practice
Partner Role-Play Arena
2 Super Roles!
Partner A
The Storyteller
Picks a scenario card and reads the story line.
Uses a calm, clear speaking voice.
Says "Your turn!" when finished sharing.
Partner B
The Detective
Looks Partner A in the eye and stays quiet.
Repeats 1 thing Partner A said: "I heard you say..."
Swaps roles when the timer chimes!
After Round 1: Switch Badges so everyone gets to speak and listen!
⏱ 3 Minutes Per Round
Academy Graduation
Super Ears Squad Check-In
Badge Earned!
Directions Followed
Did you wait for the magic word before you started moving?
Turns Respected
Did you wait patiently while your partner spoke without interrupting?
Kind Responses
Did you repeat what your partner said and share a friendly compliment?
🌟 Congratulations! You are an Official Member of the Super Ears Squad! 🌟
Listening Mission Cards Super Ears: Partner Role-Play Cards
Cut along dotted lines • Practice taking turns and listening closely
Activity Pack • Page 1
Badge A ✂️ Cut & Hold
The Speaker
Speak clearly. Stop and say "Your turn!"
Badge B ✂️ Cut & Hold
The Listener
Quiet mouth. Say: "I heard you say..."
CARD 1 • RECESS
Joining Four-Square
Situation: Partner A is playing four-square. Partner B wants to join the game.
Speaker (B): "Hi! Can I play in the next round?"
Listener (A): Stop, look at B, and say: "Sure! You are next in line after Leo!"
Practice: No shouting over each other!
CARD 2 • ART ROOM
The Sparkle Marker
Situation: Both partners want the only shiny gold marker for their drawing.
Speaker (A): "I'm coloring a star right now. Can I give it to you in 1 minute?"
Listener (B): "Yes, thank you! I will color my trees first while I wait."
Practice: Waiting calmly without grabbing!
CARD 3 • BUILD CORNER
The Castle Inventor
Situation: Partner A built a big block tower with a secret trapdoor.
Speaker (A): "Look, here is the dragon cave and here is the bridge!"
Listener (B): "I heard you say there is a dragon cave and a bridge. That's cool!"
Practice: Detective repeat-back skill!
CARD 4 • LIBRARY
Sharing the Book
Situation: Partner B is reading a dinosaur book Partner A wanted to see.
Speaker (A): "May we sit together and look at the dinosaur pictures?"
Listener (B): "Great idea! Let's read page 10 together right now."
Practice: Listening with a smiling, friendly face!
Super Listener Sentence Frames: Keep these visible while acting!
👂 "I heard you say..."
⏳ "My turn is after yours!"
👏 "Thank you for sharing."
Super Ears: Following Directions Missions
Partner A reads the steps one by one • Partner B listens and draws or acts
Activity Pack • Page 2
Mission Rules: Reader gives one instruction at a time . Artist must wait until the sentence is finished before drawing!
Super Ears Mission Worksheet Super Ears Mission Report
Official Grade 2 Listening & Turn-Taking Cadet
Cadet Badge
Cadet Name:
Date:
Mission Partner:
1
Super Ear Checkup: Which Hero Shows Good Listening?
Circle the correct choice for each pair of cadet actions:
A. When another student is talking:
Look at their face and keep hands quiet.
Look out the window and tap your pencil.
B. When the teacher gives 3-step directions:
Start running to step 1 before hearing step 3.
Wait until all 3 steps are finished to start.
2
Partner Listen & Draw Canvas
Mission Challenge
Listen carefully as your partner reads Mission Card steps. Wait for each step before drawing in this box!
Draw Space
Did your partner wait until you finished speaking before drawing?
Yes Getting Better
3
My Super Ears Self-Check
Color in the stars you earned today!
1. I watched my partner's eyes when they were talking.
2. I kept my mouth quiet and waited for my turn.
3. I listened to all the instructions before moving.
Super Ears Cadet Oath
"I promise to use my super ears to listen, care, and share turns every day!"
Cadet Signature
Super Ears Facilitator Guide Super Ears Squad: Teacher Facilitation Guide
Grade 2 Social-Emotional & Active Listening Instructional Plan
Teacher Guide • 45–50 Min
Learning Objectives
Following Directions: Execute 2- and 3-step verbal commands accurately without jumping ahead.Turn-Taking in Conversation: Wait for a peer to complete a thought, summarize what was heard, and respond kindly.
Materials Prep
• Slide Deck on display
• 1 Role-Play Sheet / pair
• 1 Mission Sheet / student
• Scissors (or pre-cut badges)
• Colored pencils or crayons
Time Phase Key Teacher Actions & Slide Alignment 8 min 1. Hook & Warm-Up Introduce "Super Ears Academy" (Slide 1–2). Play Freeze & Follow using the magic trigger word. 12 min 2. Direct Teaching Model the 3-step direction blueprint (Slide 3) and the Turn-Taking Traffic Light (Slide 5). Model speaker vs listener roles. 18 min 3. Partner Role-Play Distribute Role-Play & Mission Cards (Slide 6). Pairs rotate badges through Scenarios 1–4 and complete the drawing mission. 7 min 4. Reflection & Oath Students complete self-assessment stars on the Mission Worksheet and recite the cadet oath together (Slide 7).
Teacher Verbatim Script: Warm-Up Game
Interactive Drill
Teacher: "Welcome cadets! Superheroes don't just have strong muscles—they have Super Ears . In our classroom, listening is a superpower. Here is your first test: I am going to give you two secret steps. But do NOT move a muscle until you hear my magic trigger word: SUNSHINE."
🗣️ Drill 1: "Step 1: Put one finger on your chin. Step 2: Wiggle your left pinky finger. ... [Wait 3 seconds in absolute silence, watching for any premature movement] ... SUNSHINE!"
Debrief: "Freeze! Look around. Did anyone move before 'SUNSHINE'? When we listen with whole bodies, our brain holds the steps before our hands jump into action!"
Common Grade 2 Listening Misconceptions & Quick Fixes
The Premature Starter: Students grab materials while the teacher is still speaking step 2. Fix: "Empty hands until the magic word!"
