Listening Skills Lesson Plan and Activities for K-2

Help your students build essential listening and focus skills with this fun and engaging Simon Says-style lesson plan designed for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students. This interactive activity will teach young learners how to focus, listen carefully, and follow directions, all while having fun!

Perfect for:

• Classroom settings

• Counseling sessions

• SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) activities

• Homeschooling

Includes:

• A structured lesson plan with clear learning objectives for young learners.

• A fun and active Simon Says-style game to engage students in listening and focusing.

• Discussion prompts and reflection questions to reinforce the importance of listening.

• Evaluation tips to help assess how well students are following instructions.

• Extension ideas for continued focus and listening practice in the classroom or at home.

• ASCA Mindset/Belief alignment for school counselors and educators.

Benefits:

• Boosts active listening and self-regulation in young learners.

• Provides an opportunity for social-emotional learning and team-building.

• Encourages focus and attention skills in a playful and supportive environment.

How to Use:

• Use this lesson in your classroom, counseling sessions, or as part of your SEL curriculum.

• Adapt the activity for individual, small group, or whole class settings.

• Use it as a brain break to refocus students or during transition times.

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Get your Spring into School Success: How to Focus and Listen lesson plan today and help your students succeed in school through fun and focused listening practice!