Super Listener Training Guide Lesson Plan Super Listener Training Guide
Lesson Plan • 2nd Grade • 15 Minutes
Tier 1
Objective
Students will be able to identify and practice active listening skills to improve communication and empathy.
Why It Matters
Active listening helps students understand others better, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively in all areas of their lives.
Preparation
• Review the Activate Your Listening Superpowers slide deck.
• Print and cut out Echo Challenge Listening Game cards.
• Print My Listening Checklist (1 per student).
• Print One Thing I Heard Today (1 per student).
• Arrange seating for small group interaction.
Materials
Projector/Whiteboard
Markers & Pencils
Echo Challenge Cards
Slide Deck
Student Worksheets
Step & Time Teacher Actions 1. Introduction (2 min)
Ask students what they think a "super listener" is.
Lead a brief discussion about why listening is important.
Refer to Slide 1: Introduce active listening as a superpower.
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| 2. Explore Powers
Discuss key components: Ears, Eyes, and Heart.
Refer to Slides 2-3: Focus on Look, Listen, Think.Encourage brief examples from students of when they used these powers.
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| 3. Echo Game
Explain rules: Speaker reads, Echoer repeats exactly.
Refer to Slide 4: Divide into pairs/small groups.Circulate to provide support and feedback on "Eyes on Speaker" and "Ears Open".
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| 4. Reflection
Distribute My Listening Checklist .
Refer to Slide 5: Guide students to reflect on their performance during the game.Discuss 1-2 class observations.
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| 5. Cool Down
Distribute One Thing I Heard Today tickets.
Refer to Slide 6: Write one thing learned or heard.Collect as exit tickets.
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Super Teacher Tip
For a shorter 15-minute window, keep the game rounds brief (1 minute per role) and focus on the "Echo" as the primary superpower check.
Activate Your Listening Superpowers Presentation 2nd GRADE HEROES
What's Your
Super Listener
Discover how to use your ears, eyes, and heart to become a communication hero!
Teacher Notes: Greet students and ask what they think a "super listener" is.
Your Secret Power!
Active listening means listening with your ears, eyes, and heart.
It helps us to:
Truly understand others.
Show that we care .
Superhero Senses
Teacher Notes: Explain that it's more than just hearing words; it's about understanding the feeling behind them.
The Big Three Powers
Eyes on Speaker
Look at the person talking to show them they have your attention.
Mouths Closed
Listen without interrupting. Let them finish their story!
Echo & Think
Think about what they said and repeat a bit back to show you get it.
Teacher Notes: Ask students to demonstrate "Eyes on Speaker" right now.
Ready for the
Echo Challenge?
1
Listen closely to your partner's sentence.
2
Echo it back exactly as they said it.
3
Switch roles and try again!
Game Time: 6 Minutes
How Did You
Use Your Powers?
Now it's time to check in! Grab your My Listening Checklist .
Think About:
Did I look at my partner?
Think About:
Did I wait for my turn?
Teacher Notes: Guide students through each question. Celebrate successes!
One Thing
I Heard Today
What is one important thing you heard or learned about active listening today?
Write it on your ticket!
Teacher Notes: Collect these tickets as students leave or transition.
Echo Challenge Listening Game Cards Echo Challenge Game Cards
Active Listening Practice • Pair Activity
How to Play
Speaker: Picks a card and reads the sentence clearly.Echoer: Listens and repeats the sentence exactly.Check: Did they get every word? Switch roles!
Superpowers to Use
Eyes on the Speaker
Ears Open, Mouth Closed
Think & Echo
Card 1
"My favorite animal is a fluffy, orange cat who loves to nap in the sun."
Card 2
"If I could have any superpower, it would be flying so I could see the world from above."
Card 3
"Yesterday, I helped my mom bake delicious chocolate chip cookies for our neighbors."
Card 4
"The best part about school is learning new things, especially about outer space."
Card 5
"I like to draw pictures of imaginary creatures with rainbow-colored wings and sparkly horns."
Card 6
"On the weekends, I love to ride my bike to the park and play on the swings."
Card 7
"My dream is to build a giant treehouse with a secret slide and a hidden treasure chest."
Card 8
"The most exciting book I ever read was about a brave knight and a fire-breathing dragon."
Teacher Instructions: Print this page on cardstock and cut along the grid lines to create individual game cards.
Super Listener Powers Checklist Worksheet My Listening Checklist
Active Listening Superpowers
Hero Name
Date
Think about our Echo Challenge game. How did you use your superpowers? Check the box that best describes you!
1. Eyes on the Speaker
Did I look at my partner when they were talking?
Yes, most of the time!
Sometimes, I forgot.
Not really.
2. Ears Open, Mouth Closed
Did I let my partner finish talking before I spoke?
Yes, always.
I tried, but sometimes I interrupted.
I interrupted a lot.
3. Thinking & Echoing
Could I repeat what my partner said accurately?
Yes, almost every time!
I got some parts, but missed others.
It was hard to remember everything.
4. What was one thing you did well today?
5. How can you be an even better listener next time? One Thing I Heard Today Ticket Super Listening Ticket
Official Exit Pass • Tier 1 Training
Hero Name
Date
What is ONE IMPORTANT THING you heard or learned today?
Super Listening Ticket
Official Exit Pass • Tier 1 Training
Hero Name
Date
What is ONE IMPORTANT THING you heard or learned today? 
