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Learning Superheroes

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Marcia Kinley

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Learning Superheroes Lesson Plan

Students will discover how caring about learning makes them everyday superheroes by discussing superhero traits, creating a learning journal entry, and making a personal pledge. By the end, each child will identify one new thing they want to learn and commit to their educational growth.

This lesson builds a growth mindset and fosters love for learning by helping students see themselves as capable learners. It encourages curiosity, boosts engagement, and helps children take ownership of their education.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Discussion, creative journaling, and a pledge activity.

Materials

  • Chart Paper, - Markers, - Superhero Masks Template, - Learning Superheroes Journal Template, - Crayons or Colored Markers, - Sticky Notes, and - Pencils

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

  • Print copies of Superhero Masks Template and Learning Superheroes Journal Template
  • Gather Chart Paper, Markers, Crayons or Colored Markers, Pencils
  • Cut Sticky Notes into individual pledge cards
  • Review discussion prompts and journal instructions

Step 1

Superhero Discussion

5 minutes

  • Have students sit in a circle and ask: “What makes someone a superhero?”
  • Record their ideas on Chart Paper using Markers
  • Highlight traits like bravery, helping others, and learning new skills
  • Introduce the idea that caring about education makes them everyday superheroes

Step 2

Create Learning Superhero Journals

20 minutes

  • Distribute Learning Superheroes Journal Template and Pencils or Crayons
  • Ask students to draw themselves as superheroes who love to learn
  • Prompt: “Write or draw one new thing you want to learn this week.”
  • Pair-share: students explain their journal entry to a partner
  • Circulate, offer support, and celebrate each student’s ideas

Step 3

Superhero Pledge and Reflection

5 minutes

  • Invite students to share one thing they learned or wish to learn
  • Ask: “What promise will you make to be a learning superhero?”
  • Students write their pledge on a Sticky Note
  • Create a class “Superhero Pledge Wall” by posting the notes on Chart Paper
  • End with a superhero group cheer to celebrate their commitments
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Slide Deck

Learning Superheroes

Discover how caring about learning makes you an everyday superhero!

Welcome everyone! Introduce today’s theme: Learning Superheroes. Explain that we’ll discover how caring about learning makes us everyday heroes.

What Makes a Superhero?

• Bravery
• Helping others
• Learning new skills

What other superhero traits can you name?

Have students sit in a circle. Ask: “What makes someone a superhero?” Record their answers on chart paper.

Everyday Learning Superheroes

When we care about school and try our best, we use superpowers like curiosity and perseverance. These powers help us learn new things every day!

Connect traits to learning. Emphasize that caring about school and trying your best are superpowers.

Create Your Superhero Journal

  1. Draw yourself as a superhero who loves to learn.
  2. Write or draw one new thing you want to learn this week.

Use crayons or colored markers!

Distribute the Learning Superheroes Journal Template and art supplies. Encourage creativity and support writing.

Pair & Share

• Explain your journal drawing to a partner.
• Ask each other: “Why did you choose this learning goal?”

Invite students to turn to a partner and share their journal entries. Model positive feedback.

Superhero Pledge

  1. Think of one promise to be a learning superhero.
  2. Write your pledge on a sticky note.
  3. Post it on our Superhero Pledge Wall!

Hand out sticky notes. Assist with spelling and ideas. Build the Superhero Pledge Wall together.

Superhero Cheer!

Give me an L! (L!)
Give me an E! (E!)
Give me an A! (A!)
Give me an R! (R!)
Give me an N! (N!)
Learning Superheroes! Hooray!

Lead the class in an energetic chant to celebrate everyone’s commitment to learning.

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Worksheet

Superhero Masks Template

Color and decorate your very own learning superhero mask! Then cut along the dotted line, punch holes on either side, and tie a string or ribbon to wear your mask proudly.

Instructions:

  1. Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to design your mask. Think about superhero colors, symbols, and patterns that represent your love of learning!
  2. Carefully cut on the dotted outline.
  3. With an adult’s help, punch a hole at each ★, attach string, and wear your mask.

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Journal

Learning Superheroes Journal

Name: ____________________ Date: _______________

1. Draw Your Superhero Self

Draw yourself as a learning superhero who cares about education. Show your costume, your symbol, and any special tools that help you learn.











2. Write Your Learning Goal

What is one new thing you want to learn this week? Why is this goal important to you?







3. Choose Your Learning Superpower

Which superpower will you use to help you reach your goal? (For example: curiosity, perseverance, creativity, asking questions)







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