Lesson Plan

Dream Day Planning Guide

Students will envision and describe their ideal future day through guided visualization and mapping, then identify one small action they can take to start making that dream real.

This lesson nurtures creativity, self-awareness, and foundational goal-setting skills by connecting students’ aspirations to tangible next steps, fostering motivation and confidence in planning for their future.

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Prepare Materials and Space

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Dream Share Circle

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Visualization

10 minutes

Step 3

Create Your Dream Day Map

15 minutes

Step 4

Share Your Dream

10 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: One Small Step Exit Ticket

5 minutes

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Imagine Your Future!

Where Do You Wake Up?

Who Is With You?

What Do You Do First?

Your Favorite Afternoon Moment

Evening & Night

Notice Your Feelings & Senses

Ready to Create Your Map?

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Warm Up

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Worksheet

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Cool Down

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What’s Your Dream Day?

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