Games

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.

Reading Passport
Crafts & Activities

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. 

An emoji crossword puzzle. The clues are illustrations of different emojis, like sad and glad. You need to guess the emoji and fill in the blank.
Games

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.

Image of the "If I were President for a day..." worksheet with an American flag in the background.
Games

“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.

Image of a kids' emoji emotion tracker: A colorful chart features various emojis representing emotions like glad, sad, calm and angry. Each day of the week is listed with spaces for children to select and mark the emoji that best describes their feelings for that day. The tracker is designed to help kids easily identify and record their emotions.
Games

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.

Feel Your Feelings story time emoji cutout kit after
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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 make one small change, like turning a shape upside down, you will create a whole new emoji. This is a great way to continue the

Bridge the gap. An illustration of a bicyclist trying to get over a pit filled, and an illustration of a man stranded on an island trying to get pot of gold.
Games

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?

Don't break the chain
Games

Don’t break the chain

Don’t break the chain habit trackers to help you take a step of action every day to make your dream a reality, including a 1-month challenge (an adult and kid-friendly version) and a 1-year challenge to help you take a step of action every day to make your dream a reality.

Dream Bubbles Game
Games

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.

Mental Health Checkup and Toolkit
Games

Mental Health Checkup & Toolkit

Homeschool your family in an optimistic mental health strategy that not only teaches how to manage stress and stay healthy but get excited about the future.

Bingo Scavenger Hunt Backyard Edition. Two cards, plus a blank grid and spare parts to make your own custom bingo board
Backyard Adventures

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 infographic. A bicyclist falls up a mountain until they are standing on the top.
Books

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.