Listening Super Skill Lesson Plan The Super Skill of Listening
Tier 1 Social-Emotional Learning • 1st Grade
Super Power!
Why It Matters
Active listening is a super skill that helps us learn from others, understand our friends, and be successful in school! It's how we show respect and connect with everyone around us.
Objective
Students will be able to demonstrate active listening by looking at the speaker and waiting for their turn to talk during a group game.
Time
15 Minutes
Materials
Whiteboard/Projector
Whole Body Listening Slides
"Simon Says" Game Cards
Teacher Preparation
Review the Whole Body Listening Slides and practice talking points.
Print and cut out the "Simon Says" Listening Game Cards .
Ensure whiteboard or projector is ready.
Lesson Roadmap
1
Check-In and Review
3 min
Begin with a quick check-in: "Who can remind us what good listening looks like?"
Briefly review prior knowledge about listening (e.g., ears open, quiet mouth).
2
Introduce Whole Body Listening
5 min
Use the Whole Body Listening Slides to introduce and explain each component (eyes, ears, mouth, body, brain).
Encourage students to physically demonstrate each component as you discuss it.
3
Practice with a Listening Game
5 min
Introduce the "Simon Says" game using the Game Cards .
Explain the rules: students follow commands ONLY when preceded by "Simon Says."
Emphasize active listening and waiting for turns. Pause to highlight great listening examples.
4
Reflection and Goal Setting
2 min
Gather students: "What did you notice about your listening during our game?"
Ask students to set a personal goal: "I will try to look at the speaker when someone is talking."
Whole Body Listening Slides Super Skill Challenge!
What's Your
Listening Superpower?
How do you show someone you are listening closely?
Teacher Note: Greet students and start with an engaging question!
Whole Body Listening!
Listening isn't just with our ears!
Our whole body can show we are ready to listen and learn.
Teacher Note: Introduce the concept and why it's important.
Eyes Watching
Look at the speaker!
This shows you are paying attention and care about what they are saying.
Teacher Note: Explain 'Eyes Watching' and have students demonstrate.
Ears Listening
Open your ears!
Try to hear every word and understand the message.
Teacher Note: Explain 'Ears Listening' and have students demonstrate.
Mouth Quiet
Keep it closed and quiet.
This lets others speak and helps you focus. Wait for your turn!
Teacher Note: Explain 'Mouth Quiet' and have students demonstrate.
Body Calm
Keep hands and feet still.
Your body shows you are ready to learn and not distract others.
Teacher Note: Explain 'Body Calm' and have students demonstrate.
Brain Thinking
Turn on your brain!
Think about what is being said. What does it mean? Do you have a question?
Teacher Note: Explain 'Brain Thinking' and have students demonstrate.
Ready to be
Listening Superheroes?
MISSION TIME!
When we use our whole body to listen, we become super learners and super friends !
Let's Play Simon Says!
Teacher Note: Review all components and lead into the game activity.
Simon Says Listening Game Cards Simon Says
Listening Super Skill Game
Classroom Activity
1st Grade SEL
How to Play
One person is "Simon" (Teacher or Student).
Simon gives commands from the cards.
If the command starts with "Simon Says," everyone must do it.
If it does NOT start with "Simon Says," do NOT move!
The last player remaining wins!
Super Listening Tips
Eyes Watching: Look at Simon!
Ears Listening: Hear every word.
Mouth Quiet: No talking!
Body Calm: Move only when told.
Brain Thinking: Think before you act!
Teacher Instructions
Cut out the cards on the following pages. Mix them up to keep students guessing! Remember to pause and praise students using their "Whole Body Listening" skills during the game.
Simon Says touch your nose.
Simon Says hop on one foot.
Touch your toes.
TRAP CARD!
Simon Says clap your hands.
Simon Says stand up.
Sit down.
TRAP CARD!
Simon Says pat your head.
Simon Says make a funny face.
Wiggle your fingers.
TRAP CARD!
Simon Says jump up and down.
Simon Says touch the ceiling.
Stomp your feet.
TRAP CARD!
Simon Says roar like a lion.
Simon Says whisper your name.
Spin around.
TRAP CARD!
Simon Says wave goodbye.
Simon Says put hands on knees.
Close your eyes.
TRAP CARD!
Simon Says give a thumbs up.
Listening Hero Classroom Poster Classroom Super Skill
I Am A Listening
Superhero!
I use my whole body to show I care.
Eyes
Watching the speaker
Ears
Hearing every word
Mouth
Quiet and waiting
Body
Still and calm
Brain
Thinking about the message
Super Listeners are Super Friends!