These are traditional pencil and paper games and activities that teach important concepts in a fun and memorable way. Each game highlights a mini-step in our process of learning how to dream and turning those dreams into reality. Our games also reinforce basic subjects like the three Rs (reading, writing and arithmetic) and are intended to keep kids grounded in this digitally-saturated world.
And stay tuned to test drive some new games for our upcoming sequel “Map it!”
Our latest games and worksheets
Reading Passport
The Reading Passport invites students to travel the globe through the power of literature. They get a stamp or sticker in their passport for every country they visit via a book, as defined by the author’s country of origin. This activity is designed to foster a lifelong love for reading while building an appreciation for geography, diverse cultures, and, of course, the spirit of adventure.
Emoji crossword puzzle
Emoji crossword puzzles aren’t just fun — they mirror real life. Just as we interpret a friend’s facial expression to understand how they feel, these puzzles invite us to “read” emojis and connect them with emotions. It’s a playful way to practice emotional recognition, build empathy, and strengthen word skills, all while enjoying the challenge of a crossword.
“If I were President for a day…” worksheet
Ever wonder what kids would do if they were in charge of the country for a day? The “If I Were President for a Day” worksheet allows them to explore leadership, creativity, and empathy while having a blast imagining their dream policies and fun presidential perks.
Emoji mood tracker
Here is a fun and enlightening activity to teach kids (and adults) to track their emotions throughout the day or week. By recognizing patterns and triggers, children can better understand their feelings and develop effective coping strategies, which promotes mental and emotional well-being from an early age and build a foundation for a healthier, happier life.
Emoji cutout kit
Download an emoji cutout kit and create new feelings. You’ll be surprised how many emotions you can create with a few simple shapes. And if you
Bridge the gap
A 3-part worksheet to help you get unstuck. This is an exercise to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your dream. Can you get from one side to the other using either logic or emotions?
Dream bubbles
The Dream Bubbles (or thought bubbles) activity teaches kids how to visualize a dream, idea or goal for both themself and others. It will help improve their ability to sympathize with others, even if their motivation (dream) isn’t apparent. Sympathy is a key skill of social awareness.
Bingo scavenger hunt — backyard edition
Bingo Scavenger Hunt: Backyard Edition. Play at home or with your neighbor. You’ll be surprised at everything you discover: plants, animals, bugs, rocks, stars and more.
How to fall uphill
Here is a fun new graphic that I created. It has been simmering in my brain for years. I think it really captures the essence of how doubt and fear are essential to any adventure. The trick is harnessing that emotional fuel and turning disadvantages into advantages.
Feel Your Feelings
Bonus games!
We’ve designed a lot of fun and free games to go along with our new book Feel Your Feelings. Plus, with the Talking Points downloadable, you’ll get the most of feeling your feelings!
There’s too many to list here, so hit the button below.
Dream It!
Bonus games!
We’ve designed two fun and free games to go along with our new book Dream it! A Playbook to Spark Your Awesomeness.
Easter Egg Hunt
Try to find all the hidden surprises in Dream It!
Our first game is a companion game for our new book “Dream It!” is The Easter Egg Hunt. In this case, “Easter egg” means a hidden surprise. If you saw the movie Ready Player One, you learned that the first hidden surprise was a message in the 1979 video game “Adventure” by Atari. The term was coined “Easter egg” to encourage players to hunt for all the surprises just like the real holiday game. It became so popular that Easter eggs are now part of almost every game, movie and television show, and — of course — our book.
Challenges and Awards
Earn your dream rank from Newbie to Awesome!
Another companion game for our new book “Dream It!” From the beginning until the end, life is a constant adventure, not a problem to be solved. It doesn’t matter if we achieve great things, it only matters if we feel a great sense of accomplishment! Practice feeling accomplished by marking off your physical achievements in the Dream It! Playbook!
Make your own game
Word Search, Criss Cross and Memory Match
We’re proud to partner with Reading Is Fundamental. “Dream It!” has been selected as part of their Social-Emotional Learning Collection.
Their free and easy-to-use interactive puzzle maker lets you custom-create word games for your student or child. There are 3 types of puzzles to choose from: Word Search, Criss Cross, or Matching Memory Games. Follow the instructions to create your own unique games and puzzles that can be played online, printed, or shared. Click here to create your own game.
