Welcome to Personalized, Self-Directed, and Supportive Learning
Hello! I’m Leslie James, the creator of Dream Chaser Kids, where children ages 6-17 learn and earn by turning talents into real-world projects. We believe in a structured yet flexible approach to learning. Our five milestones, forming the acronym D.R.E.A.M, are the core of the learning experience. They’re not just steps but significant phases in your learner’s journey of self-discovery, skill-building, and meaningful achievement.
Weekly Zoom sessions last 45 to 60 minutes for groups of 5 to 10 students, organized by age and theme.
Weeks 1-6
Every journey begins with self-discovery. Here, learners will use TalentExplorer to uncover their unique strengths and passions. This Milestone ensures that their learning journey is tailored and personal from the start.
Meet young learners like Benjamin, Rachel, and Kheris.
- Objective: Students explore their personal strengths and interests using the TalentExplorer tool.
- Key Activities: Interactive games, talent-based storytelling, talent matching with AI, and Dream Circle shoutouts.
- Outcome: Students can articulate their unique talents and how these can be used in practical settings.
Weeks 7-12
Success is rarely a solo endeavor. In this Milestone, your child learns the importance of building strong relationships with peers, mentors, and the community, all while understanding customer needs and teamwork.
Learn from brilliant young minds like Corey and Asia.
- Objective: Learn the importance of teamwork and community in project success.
- Key Activities: Interactive games, community impact project, empathy role-playing, and customer needs workshop.
- Outcome: Students understand the value of collaboration and can identify how their talents can solve real problems for others.
Weeks 13-24
There’s no better teacher than experience. Here, your learner will choose, design, and test their own playbooks, applying what they’ve learned in real-world scenarios and embracing the creativity and adaptability at the heart of innovation.
Learn how Cassidy, Jack, Caroline, and Isabel did it.
- Objective: Apply talents and skills to real-world scenarios through project-based learning.
- Key Activities: Design thinking game, role-swap challenge, customer journey simulation, feedback loop game, playbook pitch off.
- Outcome: Students choose from playbooks, implement feedback, and understand basic project management principles.
Weeks 25-30
Resilience is key to any success story. This Milestone teaches your child how to face and overcome challenges, understand the value of setbacks, and recovery to build the inner strength for long-term success.
Follow examples from Hannah, Walter, and George.
- Objective: Overcome challenges and learn resilience.
- Key Activities: Problem-solving challenges, hot potato, resilience role-play, escape room, adversity puzzles, mindfulness and adaptability relay.
- Outcome: Students demonstrate problem-solving skills and can reflect on how they overcome difficulties.
Weeks 31-36
Learning and growth are continuous. Momentum is about moving forward, making impactful decisions, and thinking about how to create a lasting legacy. It’s about carrying forward success into future endeavors.
Learn from young learners like Mikaila and Brennan.
- Objective: Build on previous successes and plan for future growth.
- Key Activities: Legacy project challenge, sustainability initiative game, interactive road-mapping, showcase and reflection.
- Outcome: Students can present a comprehensive project, launch it, and articulate what they’ve learned.
Extended Learning Opportunities
Dream Chaser Kids offers additional sessions for parents and learners interested in advanced learning options. To tailor the curriculum to your child’s needs, don’t hesitate to contact your class Guide to discuss specific requests. This will ensure the most beneficial and targeted learning experience for ongoing growth.
