Dream Big curriculum

Dream Big Core

Grades 4–5 Ages 9–11

Lessons

Grades 4–5 | Lesson 1

Dream Big

Students will understand that they have the power to imagine the future they want to create and that imagining their best school year is the first step toward creating it.

Grades 4–5 | Lesson 2

What Is My Next Step?

Big goals become possible when we focus on one small step at a time.

Grades 4–5 | Lesson 3

Intention Matters

Choosing intentions that consider both ourselves and others leads to better choices, stronger relationships, and happier lives.

Grades 4–5 | Lesson 4

Pause. What an Opportunity!

Pausing before reacting gives us the opportunity to be proactive and choose a more thoughtful response.

Grades 4–5 Resources

Grades 4–5 | Daily Ritual

Stargazing is a short, daily reflection ritual that gives you and your students a moment to pause, look inward, and reflect together. It can be part of your morning meeting or end-of-day routine—choose what works best for your class.

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Grades 4–5 | Printable Posters

Dream Big Posters

Build your Dream Big Wall throughout the year, adding posters that help students remember and use the strategies and skills they’ve learned.

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