Dare to Dream Curriculum Inspired by Ann and Liv's commitment to encourage others to pursue their dreams, Dare to Dream is an activity-filled curriculum to help kindergarten through sixth-grade students develop one of the life's most important skills - the ability to set and achieve goals. Incorporating examples from Ann and Liv and the Bancroft Arnesen Expedition - Antarctica, Dare to Dream includes lessons on values, overcoming obstacles, visualization, building a support system, positive self-talk, and more.

Dare To Dream Lessons Dreams Make The World Go 'Round Defines dreams and why they're important. Explains the difference between dreams and goals. Explains Ann and Liv's dreams, focusing on their dream of crossing Antarctica, a dream they've both held since being young girls. Goals Get You Your Dreams Introduces goals and explains why they're important. Explains that those who know how to set and achieve goals (Ann and Liv, Mia Hamm, Michael Jordan, etc.) are generally more successful than those who don't. Introduces goal-setting as a skill you can learn and explains SMART (savvy, measurable, active, reachable, timed) goals. Provides students an opportunity to develop their own goals. Developing Goals That Reflect Your Values Explains that goals generally are based on what you believe in and what's most important to you - your values, which include things you like (art), as well as qualities you'd like to possess (compassion). Helps students develop an understanding of their own values and how these values can be used to help them determine their own dreams/goals. Short-Term vs. Long-Term Goals Helps students differentiate between short-term and long-term goals. Helps them understand how things they do today impact their future, and helps them realize that there are some things that are worth working hard for over a period of time (that not everything is immediate gratification). Getting Started Planning is important, especially when pursuing long-term goals. Introduces action plans and explains why they are so important to success. Shows students how to set priorities. Provides a helpful tool and easy-to-follow instructions to help students develop their own action plan. Finding Support From Others Successful goal-getters don't do it all alone. They get help from many people, including parents, friends, teachers and mentors. Explains that there are several different kinds of help (feel-good help, get-there help, pay-for help) and that you're likely to need different kinds of help at different times. Teaches students not to be afraid to ask for help. Helps students identify people and organizations that can provide them the support they need. Learning How To Support Yourself Explains that while external support is invaluable, your most important source of support comes from within. In fact, feeling good about yourself helps you stay motivated and focused on achieving your goals. Introduces several techniques that students can use, including positive thinking and affirmations. Visualizing Your Way To Success Explains what visualization is and why it's so powerful. Introduces the concept of the subconscious mind and how you can use it to your advantage. Provides examples of how Ann and Liv visualize their success. Includes tips for how students can visualize their success. Also includes a guided imagery. Overcoming Obstacles Explains how even the best-laid plans can meet with unexpected challenges and unforeseen obstacles. Outlines potential obstacles students may run into. Provides ways of overcoming these obstacles. Rewarding Yourself Helps students understand how rewarding themselves along the way can help them stay motivated and committed to meeting their goals. Includes suggestions for how to reward progress and celebrate success, as well as real-life examples from the Expedition.