BIG OL' DREAM SONG!
First, think. Second, dream. Third, believe. And finally, dare! -Walt Disney
We hope Sammy Rabbit’s Big Ol' Dream song makes it fun and easy for you to inspire kids to think about, read about, write about and declare their dreams - their BIG dreams!
And then as Walt Disney is quoted as saying - (more or less) - go after them, one step at a time!
Dreams can be powerful in shaping habits and behaviors - that includes money habits and behaviors.
They can bring more purpose and meaning to our lives. They can inspire us to sacrifice, delay gratification, save and invest.
The can help us use our time more wisely.
They can help us discover who we are and what we are capable of accomplishing.
Dreams have lots of potential payoffs and R.O.I - return on investment.
So, teach kids to dream big and do big, one step at a time! Sammy Rabbit's song "Big Ol' Dream" can help you do that. Take advantage of it.
Plant a "dream big" seed in a child's head and heart today!
Below find suggestions for some activities to go along with the song Big Ol' Dream.
And, for free activities, visit one of Sammy Rabbit's Financial Education Resource Hub partners. You'll find some of them HERE or contact us for a Hub partner near you.
VOCABULARY ACTIVITY IDEAS
The song "Big Ol Dream" is rich in vocabulary.
Here are a few key words and their definitions you can share with kids to help them better understand the song!
KEY WORD 1: DREAM
…something a person imagines, pictures and thinks about accomplishing…
KEY WORD 2: INSPIRING
…fill someone with a feeling that they can do something…
KEY WORD 3: PREPARE
…to get ready, train, or practice to do something...
Many of Sammy Rabbit's Songs are Featured in Decode and Sing Episodes!
MORE LEARNING ACTIVITY IDEAS
Here a few actions to have kids take today to begin or advance their financial literacy education. Have kids:
One. Listen to the song Big Ol' Dream!
Two. Answer the following questions:
Q1. Read and review the definition of the word “dream”. Have them write their own definition of the word dream.
Q2. Why is it important to dream big?
Q3. Look up and write down the definition of the word "entrepreneur". Now have kids do a little more research. See if they can determine what the phrase "entrepreneur spirit" or "entrepreneurial spirit" means.
Share your thoughts with kids.
Have kids write a few sentences about how having an entrepreneurs spirit can help them or anyone.
Q4. Sammy Rabbit thinks big dreams are inspiring.
Ask kids what they think?
Do they agree with Sammy? Have them write a few sentences sharing their thinking and answer.
Q5. Ask kids - Do you have a big dream?
Maybe it is an education dream or money dream or a travel dream or a career dream.
Have kids write a few sentences about one of their big dreams and a few action steps on how they might make their dream come true.
Q6. Ask kids - What are some of their favorite lyrics and phrases in the song?
One of Sammy's favorite phrases in the song is: Everything I need is here inside of me to turn this big ol' dream into reality.
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