Lesson Plan

Meet Your Super Self Lesson Plan

Students will identify and celebrate their unique strengths by creating a “Super Self” shield and sharing positive qualities, boosting self-esteem and peer support.

Building self-esteem in 2nd graders helps them recognize and value their own abilities, fostering confidence and a supportive classroom community.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorming Strengths

5 minutes

Step 3

Create Your Super Shield

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Sharing

8 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Meet Your Super Self

Welcome students and set a positive tone. Explain that today they’ll discover and celebrate their own “superpowers” — the special qualities that make each of them unique.

Objectives

Read each objective aloud. Emphasize that we’re detectives of our own strengths.

Introduction & Warm-Up (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Reveal the [Positive Qualities Chart Poster](#positive-qualities-chart-poster) and point to examples like kindness, creativity, and helpfulness.

Brainstorming Strengths (5 min)

Explain the think-pair-share steps clearly. Circulate while pairs talk to listen for exciting strengths you can spotlight.

Create Your Super Shield (10 min)

Distribute [Super Self Shields Template](#super-self-shields-template) and art supplies. Encourage creativity and ask prompting questions about their symbols.

Reflection & Sharing (8 min)

Hand out the [Super Self Reflection Sheet](#super-self-reflection-sheet). After writing/drawing, pair students up again for peer sharing. Note strengths for informal assessment.

Wrap-Up (2 min)

Invite 1–2 volunteers to share with the whole group. Reinforce daily celebration of each other’s strengths. Collect sheets for review.

Lesson Plan

Meet Your Super Self Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

Step 2

Brainstorming Strengths

Step 3

Create Your Super Shield

Step 4

Reflection & Sharing

Step 5

Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Meet Your Super Self

Objectives

Introduction & Warm-Up (5 min)

Brainstorming Strengths (5 min)

Create Your Super Shield (10 min)

Reflection & Sharing (8 min)

Wrap-Up (2 min)

Activity

Worksheet

Discussion

Meet Your Super Self

Alyssha Walker