Hopeful Minds Overview Educator Guide

The Hopeful Minds Overview Educator Guide gives children an introduction to the "what," "why," and "how" of hope and introduces them to important hope skills. It was developed using hope theory informed by researchers around the world. The curriculum is aimed at 2nd grade students, but is easily adaptable for any age range.

This curriculum includes 3 lessons that are each 45 minutes in length, background information for educators, supplemental resources, classroom visuals, and a Hopework Book for students. This curriculum has been specially designed to be used for classroom or remote learning.

Each lesson also includes a Hope Hero spotlight: a story highlighting positive role models who are using the skills in the curriculum to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. The Hope Heroes in the Hopeful Minds Overview include John Krasinski, "Magic" Johnson, and Selena Gomez.

The curriculum reinforces all eight National Health Education Standards as set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as Social Emotional Learning (SEL) guidelines. We believe hope should be available to all, and offer our curriculum free for download at www.hopefulminds.org/curriculum. 100% of the profits from the purchase of this text go directly to iFred, a 501c3, and the Hopeful Minds program. Find out more at www.hopefulminds.org and www.ifred.org.

Thank you for choosing hope. Hope is a skill each and every child needs to learn, as it impacts all areas of their life. By choosing this curriculum, you are taking the first step towards teaching your students critical skills that will have lasting, positive impacts on their futures.