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Nurturing Independence and Discovery

Encourage your child to explore confidently, embrace creativity, and take charge of their responsibilities with focus and discipline.

Independent Explorer

Plan Objectives:

  • Green tick Build Independence: Help children manage responsibilities and complete tasks with focus and discipline.
  • Green tick Develop Financial Literacy: Teach children budgeting, saving, and smart financial decision-making.
  • Green tick Encourage Creativity: Inspire children to explore new ideas and think innovatively.
  • Green tick Promote Assertiveness: Equip children with communication tools to set boundaries respectfully.
  • Green tick Foster Adaptability: Guide children to handle new challenges with confidence and flexibility.

Module Overview

Module

1

Introduction to Social and Cultural AwarenessAudioicon

  • Understand the importance of social and cultural awareness in building respectful and inclusive communities.
  • Recognize how cultural differences shape individual perspectives and interactions.
  • Develop skills to navigate and resolve misunderstandings arising from cultural differences.
  • Practice empathy to appreciate diverse social norms and values.
  • Learn strategies for increasing awareness and sensitivity to foster harmonious relationships.

Module

2

The Importance of UniquenessAudioicon

  • Recognize and appreciate diverse forms of uniqueness in individuals and communities.
  • Understand how embracing uniqueness fosters innovation and strengthens social connections.
  • Explore global cultural contributions and their impact on society.
  • Develop skills to celebrate and advocate for individuality in personal and group settings.
  • Learn ways to create inclusive environments that honor and uplift diverse perspectives.

Module

3

Recognizing Bias and StereotypesAudioicon

  • Identify personal biases and stereotypes and understand their impact on social interactions.
  • Learn techniques to challenge biases and promote inclusivity in daily life.
  • Recognize the influence of peer pressure in reinforcing stereotypes and practice individuality.
  • Explore the societal consequences of biases and stereotypes and how to mitigate them.
  • Gain inspiration from role models who overcame stereotypes and advocate for change.

Module

4

Empathy and KindnessAudioicon

  • Understand the role of empathy in fostering positive social interactions and inclusivity.
  • Practice active listening and compassionate language to build stronger connections.
  • Learn the impact of kindness on mental well-being and community health.
  • Develop leadership skills by promoting empathy and inclusivity through example.
  • Create a plan to sustain empathetic and inclusive behavior in everyday interactions.

Why This Plan?

This plan addresses the following challenges by developing targeted skills

Doesn’t complete work on time

Consistently makes poor financial choices

Has difficulty outside of their comfort zone

Is uncomfortable saying, “No.”

Real-Life Applications

This plan addresses the following challenges by developing targeted skills

Managing Deadlines

This scenario helps your child organize and prioritize tasks to stay on top of assignments and responsibilities.

Making Financial Decisions

This scenario teaches your child to create a budget and make thoughtful spending and saving choices.

Exploring New Ideas

This scenario encourages your child to think creatively and confidently embrace unfamiliar opportunities or environments.

Setting Boundaries Respectfully

This scenario guides your child in using clear communication to say, “No,” while maintaining positive relationships.

Courses Included

The Art of Self-Discipline

Course Objectives: Emotional Self-Discipline

  • tickDevelop self-discipline skills to make better decisions, resist distractions, and achieve personal goals.
  • tick Understand and manage emotions through self-discipline, improving emotional regulation, and reducing impulsive behavior.
  • tick Build healthy habits and routines that promote long-term success, such as time management, focus, and personal responsibility.
  • tick Overcome procrastination by learning strategies to prioritize tasks and stay on track in both school and personal life.
  • tick Set and achieve both short- and long-term goals, fostering resilience and commitment to personal growth.
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Financial Literacy I

Course Objectives: Intellectual Finance

  • tickUnderstand the importance of managing money by setting realistic financial goals and creating a budget to achieve them.
  • tick Learn to differentiate between needs and wants, and make informed spending decisions to avoid impulse purchases.
  • tick Develop strong saving habits by paying yourself first and utilizing savings accounts to plan for both short-term and long-term goals.
  • tick Explore how digital and physical money work, including how to use digital transactions safely and responsibly.
  • tick Recognize the impact of comparison shopping and smart spending to maximize financial resources while avoiding marketing traps.
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Don’t Wait: Create!

Course Objectives: Intellectual Creativity & Innovation

  • tickApply creative problem-solving techniques to identify real-world issues and develop innovative solutions that positively impact communities.
  • tick Develop resilience and a growth mindset to overcome challenges, learn from failures, and persistently iterate on ideas and projects.
  • tick Collaborate effectively with peers, providing constructive feedback and support while working on innovative projects and social initiatives.
  • tick Create and present compelling pitches for original product ideas or social innovation projects, incorporating market research and user feedback.
  • tick Cultivate an innovator's mindset by enhancing neuroplasticity, embracing continuous learning, and applying design thinking principles to various challenges.
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Communication Foundations

Course Objectives: Social Effective Communication

  • tickDevelop effective communication skills across various mediums, including verbal, nonverbal, and digital communication.
  • tick Enhance active listening abilities and empathetic communication to build stronger relationships and foster understanding.
  • tick Learn to navigate common communication challenges such as language differences and communication overload.
  • tick Practice responsible digital citizenship by understanding online etiquette, managing privacy, and cultivating a positive digital footprint.
  • tick Strengthen conflict resolution skills and learn to manage communication conflicts with assertiveness, empathy, and respect.
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Emotional You: Managing Your Emotions

Modules: 4

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Lessons: 33

Course Objectives: Emotional Self-Management

  • Understand and manage emotions by recognizing both positive and negative responses and how they impact thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
  • Develop coping strategies for managing stress and negative emotions, including deep breathing, distraction tools, and expressive techniques.
  • Build an emotion management toolbox that includes skills like emotion regulation, stress reduction, and problem-solving to handle everyday challenges.
 

Meet the Course Creators

Melissa Miletic

Melissa Miletic is a dynamic educator with over ten years of experience in education, beginning her journey with a transformative volunteer stint abroad at 18. She has since navigated all facets of education, from policy-making to classroom teaching, driven by her multicultural upbringing and a deep belief in the value of diversity. Committed to providing holistic, inclusive, and high-quality education, Melissa strives to impact learners across all demographics and geographies. Her approach blends modern methodologies with a global perspective, aiming to make learning engaging, relevant, and accessible to everyone. Holding a double bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Communication from the University of South Florida and a master’s in International Education from New York University, Melissa’s expertise lies in crafting educational experiences that resonate universally. Her professional and personal mission is to champion education as a transformative force, bridging cultural divides and fostering understanding in a connected world.

Melissa created her own or was part of the team that created the course.
  • The Art of Self-Discipline

Heather Gossler

A part-time teller job led to an MBA from DeSales University in the United States and a 27 year career in the finance and banking industry. I developed a youth banking program at my bank believing that it is never too young to learn to make good financial decisions. I took the program out into the surrounding communities’ schools to teach students basic finance. I then discovered that my true calling was education. I left the executive offices of banking and began my teaching career, which I’ve been doing for 15 years. I went back to school and earned my M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Cabrini College. I’ve taught middle school students the subjects of U.S.History, English and Language Arts, Science, and Family and Consumer Science which included a unit on personal finance. My ultimate goal is to help students find their passion for learning what it takes to be the best person they can be.

Gossler created her own or was part of the team that created the course.
  • Financial Literacy I

Lauren Hudak

Lauren Hudak is an educator with over eight years of experience. After graduating from the University of Virginia with degrees in English Literature and Media Studies, she went on to get her Masters in Teaching from New York University. Lauren has worked with all ages of students from Pre-K through college, but she thrives when working with middle schoolers. She believes this is the perfect age to integrate mindfulness, technology, and social emotional learning into student learning objectives. She wants to help students conquer their fears and build a better world. When she’s not teaching, Lauren loves being outdoors, traveling and spending time with her family.

Lauren created her own or was part of the team that created the course.
  • Don't Wait: Create!

Ashley Valentine

Ashley Valentine is an energetic and creative teacher from the United States who has committed her career to facilitating engaging and unique experiences for learners. She has presented at technology conferences, attended international learning summits, and is deeply passionate about ensuring that learning is both fun and meaningful. She has incorporated escape rooms, social media, experiential learning models, and hands-on techniques to engage Generation Z and prepare for Generation Alpha. An avid learner herself, Ashley holds two degrees in education and engages regularly in professional development so that she can build upon strategies and be responsive to student needs.

Ashley created her own or was part of the team that created the course.
  • Communication Foundations