Help Your Child Dream
Bold and Think Smart
Inspire goals, strategy, and self-belief to
build their best future.
Dreaming Big and Planning Ahead
Designed with educators, backed by psychology, and
easy to integrate into your school’s routine.

Plan Objectives
Teaching Goal-Setting
Help children establish clear, achievable goals for their future.
Developing Financial Awareness
Equip children with financial literacy skills to make informed financial decisions.
Strengthening Critical Thinking
Encourage children to analyze options and think strategically before making choices.
Enhancing Decision-Making Skills
Provide tools for children to evaluate pros and cons when faced with life decisions.
Why This Plan?
This plan addresses the following challenges by developing targeted skills

My child consistently makes poor choices

My child can not distinguish between needs and wants

My child does not evaluate pros and cons

My child is easily influenced
My child consistently makes poor choices
How This Plan Helps
Teaches children how to plan ahead and make responsible decisions.
Skill: Self-Management
Course: Goal Setting: Gaining Tools for Success
My child can not distinguish between needs and wants
How This Plan Helps
Helps children develop financial literacy and understand budgeting concepts.
Skill: Finance
Course: Financial Literacy II
My child does not evaluate pros and cons
How This Plan Helps
Encourages children to analyze decisions and weigh consequences before acting.
Skill: Critical Thinking
Course: MindCraft: Developing Analytical Skills
My child is easily influenced
How This Plan Helps
Equips children with decision-making skills to stand by their values and make independent choices.
Skill: Problem-Solving
Course: Developing SuperHuman Problem-Solving Skills
01Setting and Achieving Personal Goals
Guides children in setting realistic, measurable goals and creating action plans.
02Managing Money for Future Success
Helps children understand financial planning and the importance of saving.
03Evaluating Choices Before Making Decisions
Encourages children to consider options critically before making important life decisions.
04Solving Problems Proactively
Teaches children how to think ahead and tackle challenges with confidence and strategy.
Real-Life Applications
How this plan's skills apply to real-world scenarios for everyday success
Courses Included


Goal Setting: Gaining Tools for Success

Emotional

Self-Management
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 31
Understanding Goal Setting: Learn tools to set and achieve meaningful goals.
Realistic Expectations: Recognize the benefits and challenges of setting achievable goals.


Financial Literacy II

Intellectual

Finance
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 32
Saving & Investing: Understand saving and investing with banks, stocks, and other financial tools.
Entrepreneurship: Explore entrepreneurship to boost income and manage risk and rewards effectively.


MindCraft: Developing Analytical Skills

Intellectual

Critical Thinking
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 31
Think Critically: Analyze problems and make informed decisions in any situation.
Overcome Bias: Recognize biases to embrace diverse perspectives and open-mindedness.


Developing SuperHuman Problem-Solving Skills

Intellectual

Problem-Solving
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 33
Problem-Solving Skills: Master essential techniques to deconstruct and address complex problems.
Decision-Making: Enhance critical thinking for smarter, more effective solutions.
Meet the Course Creators

Dr. Ashley Schoener
Goal Setting: Gaining Tools for Success
Dr. Ashley Schoener
Goal Setting: Gaining Tools for Success
Dr. Ashley Schoener, is a a postdoctoral fellow in clinical neuropsychology. She earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University, her master’s degree in counseling from the University of North Dakota, and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She has worked in a variety of behavioral health settings and has clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. She has also conducted research, co-authored peer-reviewed publications, and presented at national conferences. However, she always had an interest in teaching and a passion for providing education to the public about her particular areas of expertise. Her areas of interest broadly include affective neuroscience, cognition, and brain-behavior relationships. As such, she has plenty of knowledge to share on a range of topics. She believes learning is most effective when you are able to engage with the learning process, and this does not always have to feel like work. Her goal is to give you the opportunity to learn about some important new skills with a different approach than you're used to! Courses have been developed for the purpose of education, in collaboration with screenwriter, Anthony Crutcher, and artist, Dennis Di Lorenzo. We are very excited to share our courses with you and hope you are able to learn something new from each one you complete!

Heather Gossler
Financial Literacy II
Heather Gossler
Financial Literacy II
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.

Dr. Jim Dolson
MindCraft: Developing Analytical Skills
Developing SuperHuman Problem-Solving Skills
Dr. Jim Dolson
MindCraft: Developing Analytical Skills
Developing SuperHuman Problem-Solving Skills
Dr. Jim Dolson, EdD, is an accomplished business leader deeply devoted to education at all age levels. With extensive experience across diverse industries and unwavering dedication to teaching, he is the ideal person to develop an outstanding curriculum tailored to middle-school students. As a parent himself, Dr. Dolson understands at a personal level the significance of engaging and impactful learning experiences. His expertise as an instructor at multiple universities highlights his ability to inspire minds and bring out their full potential. Driven by a genuine passion for education, Dr. Dolson excels at creating a well-rounded curriculum that challenges and nurtures students' growth. His successful tenure as a K12 Superintendent reflects his commitment to fostering confident and academically empowered individuals. Families can trust Dr. Dolson’s expertise to provide an exceptional educational journey for students, ensuring they receive the best possible learning experience that prepares them for a successful future.

Dr. Kymberli Barker
Developing SuperHuman Problem-Solving Skills
Dr. Kymberli Barker
Developing SuperHuman Problem-Solving Skills
Dr. Barker is the mother of two fantastic young men, and they are her priority in life. She holds degrees in biochemistry, math, forensics, and psychology. She is a consultant and a professor at multiple colleges, including the Citadel, and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. She spent fifteen years in public education, prior. Her personal focus is child advocacy and she developed the Guardian ad Litem/(GAL)/CASA program for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She is tribally and state sworn as a GAL. Her favorite thing is being a mom.

Lauren Hudak
Developing SuperHuman Problem-Solving Skills
Lauren Hudak
Developing SuperHuman Problem-Solving Skills
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.
Sample Lesson Preview 
Goal-Setting: Gaining Tools for Success
Effective Goal Setting
Setting Effective Goals
All goals are not equal, and some give you a better chance at success. You want to set yourself up for success from the start of the goal-setting process by setting effective goals. Let's revisit those goals you've already identified and build on them using what was learned in this module.
Practice by reviewing your goals and editing them according to the qualities that make goals effective. Effective goal qualities include time-limited, achievable, simple, and specific goals. Download the Effective Goals worksheet here to complete the following steps:
STEP 1: Write down 3–5 goals
STEP 2: Put a star by ones that should be edited.
STEP 3: Practice rewriting them.
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Financial Literacy II
Other investments - bonds
Bonds, stocks, bank accounts - what's best?
We have talked about bank accounts (savings accounts, Money Market accounts, and CDs) that pay interest and often compound it; stocks (and the stock market), which can pay dividends and may increase in value; and bonds that pay a coupon rate.
Get your Money Journal and at the top write down PROS and CONS, and along the left side write BANK ACCOUNTS, STOCKS, and BONDS. Consider the following as you list pros and cons:
- How do you receive money from the investment, and is that money guaranteed?
- Can you lose the original money you invested (the principal)?
- What is your risk tolerance? In other words, how comfortable are you with the possibility of losing money for the chance of a larger return (high risk tolerance), or would you rather keep your money safer even if the return is smaller (low tolerance)?
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MindCraft: Developing Analytical Skills
Step-by-Step Guide: 4,5,6
Steps to Critical Thinking
Imagine a rumor spreading at school that a classmate is moving away because of bad behavior. You can use the steps of critical thinking to figure out if it’s true. This process helps you find the real story behind what you hear.
First, clarify your purpose. Your goal is to find out the truth, so stay focused on that. Next, question your sources by asking who started the rumor and whether they’re reliable.
Then, identify the arguments people are making for or against the rumor. Gather reasons from different sources, and see if they match up. After that, analyze the background, details, and facts around the situation.
Next, judge the arguments based on their strengths and weaknesses. Look at which reasons are more convincing and why. Finally, create your own argument by using everything you’ve learned to form a reasoned conclusion.
By following these six steps, you can think critically, make smart decisions, and discover what’s really going on.
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Developing SuperHuman Problem-Solving Skills
Problem-Solving Steps
Problem-Solving Steps
Facing a tough challenge? Whether it’s at school or in everyday life, problem-solving skills can help you tackle it! Here’s a simple, 5-step process to guide you:
- Define the problem – Understand exactly what’s wrong.
- Brainstorm solutions – Think of all possible ways to fix it.
- Research and choose the best option – Pick the solution that makes the most sense.
- Apply the solution – Put your plan into action.
- Evaluate the results – Did your solution work? If not, tweak it and try again.
You can solve any problem with confidence and creativity by following these steps. Ready to take on your next challenge? Try using the 5-step process and see how it works for you!