My Teacher Has Superpower, 2nd Grade Art Project
The Big Idea
We began by asking a simple but powerful question:
“What is a superpower?”
Is it flying? Super strength? Invisibility? For our students, the answers were all of the above — but also more. Through thoughtful conversations, students began recognizing that real superpowers often show up in the everyday strengths of the people around them: kindness, patience, creativity, courage.
To guide our thinking, we read inspiring children’s books like:
What’s My Superpower? by Aviaq Johnston
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days by Shelly Becker
These stories helped students explore the idea that everyone has strengths — even on hard days.
The Art of Admiration
From there, students began a heartwarming sentence:
“My teacher has superpower…”
Each student thought deeply about what makes their teacher special — and how that "superpower" shows up each day in the classroom. Was it helping others understand? Being calm and encouraging? Making learning fun?
Once their sentence was complete, they created paper superhero crafts of their teacher — complete with capes, smiles, and all the imaginative flair you'd expect from second graders.
Why It Matters
This project wasn’t just about art. It was about:
Noticing goodness in others
Expressing admiration
Learning by example
By recognizing and celebrating the strengths of others, students are taking the first step in discovering their own unique abilities. They're also learning empathy, gratitude, and the value of an open heart — all while having a blast with scissors and glue.
From Our Classroom to Your Home
At home you can continue this conversation! Ask your child:
“What do you think my superpower is?”
“What’s a superpower you’d like to have?”
“Who’s someone you admire, and why?”
You might be surprised by the insightful (and adorable) answers.
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