Chasing Your Dreams: Making Your Wishes Come True
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about dreams and goals.
- Talk about your dreams and what you want in life.
- Read about a person who followed their dream.
- Listen to someone talk about making their dream a reality.
- Write about a dream you have for the future.
Key Words:
- Dream: Something you wish would happen.
- Aspiration: A strong desire to achieve something.
- Goal: Something you want to do or get in the future.
- Plan: Steps you take to reach your goal.
- Vision board: A collection of pictures and words that show what you want.
Let’s Talk About It!
- What are some of your dreams? (It could be big or small, like traveling the world or getting a good grade.)
- What’s one thing you are working towards now? Is there something you really want to achieve?
- Have you ever made a vision board? If not, what would you put on one?
Let’s Read a Story!
Emma loved movies and dreamed of becoming a filmmaker. She made a vision board with pictures of movie cameras and famous directors. Emma knew it would take hard work, but she was determined. She took film classes and made her own short movies. Step by step, she was getting closer to her dream.
Questions About the Story:
- What was Emma’s dream?
- What did Emma do to get closer to her dream?
- What can we learn from Emma’s story?
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short interview with someone who followed their dream of starting a business. They talk about how they set small goals to reach their big dream.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a dream coach. The other person shares a dream they have. The coach helps them make a plan.
Example:
- Person: “My dream is to visit Paris one day.”
- Coach: “That’s a great dream! How can you make it happen? Maybe you can start by saving money each month for the trip.”
Homework:
Write a paragraph about one of your dreams. Why is it important to you? What will you do to make it happen?
Extra Fun:
Make a vision board for yourself! You can cut out pictures from magazines, print pictures from the internet, or even draw your own. Put it up somewhere you’ll see it every day so you remember your dreams.
