Parent Tip 1
Today, ask, your child, children or students in your life: What's your big dream?
Then, have kid(s) create their own personal Dream Big Journal.
That's it. You or they can do more if you want.
A journal gives children a place to create, develop, work on, deposit, keep, organize, prioritize, grow, and turn their dreams into reality.
See more payoffs below.
Activity 1
Have kids create a cover for their dream big journal.
Use Sammy Rabbit’s activity template. Or have kids imagine and construct one themselves.
5 Payoffs Related to Dream Big Journals and Covers
Parents and educators can leverage journals and the practice of journaling as a fun and engaging way to help children develop multiple skills related to themes they are interested in.
Engaging in journaling empowers kids to develop a wide range of skills, such as imagination, creativity, writing, reading, drawing, language, organization, focus, critical thinking, and tracking progress, among others. Additionally, this strategy provides parents and educators with an opportunity to impart valuable lessons about topics such as money and other areas of importance.
Creating a Dream Big Journal cover allows children to express their individuality. It makes the journal truly their own. This is a strong first step toward instilling in children a sense of ownership, confidence and pride.
The process of designing and creating a journal cover can serve as a source of inspiration and motivation every time they look at the cover, reminding them of their dreams and motivating them to work towards them.
A personalized journal cover can include elements that represent the child's specific dreams and goals. By visually depicting their dreams on the cover, the child is reminded of their dreams and goals every time they use the journal, which can help them stay focused and motivated on their journey to achieving their dreams. When they see their dreams depicted on the cover every day, it can also help them visualize themselves achieving those dreams, reinforcing a positive mindset and belief in their abilities. Visualization is a powerful tool for manifesting dreams into reality.
The process of designing a journal cover can encourage reflection for the child, parents, educators. It can prompt all to think about a child's strengths and interests, which can help children gain clarity, purpose and direction for their lives and daily behaviors.
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Related Reading and Resources
Introducing Sammy's Let's Get Kids Financially Literate Campaign
Parents Have Kids Start a Dream Big Journal (List of Benefits)
Dream, Goals, Plans - Activities for Kids (Activities)
Introducing Sammy Rabbit's Money School
Let's get kids financially literate!
Sammy's Money School is a one of kind membership with a treasure trove of activities, stories, songs, videos, arts, crafts, live virtual experiences, and challenges to learn all about money, the secret strategies of the rich and wealthy, as well as the habits that will help you make your dreams come true! Learn more about joining the Money School.