Definition:

A combination of hope and courage are virtues that are needed for dreamers and achievers. Children need a vision for their future, and the willingness to take risks in order to achieve that vision. Dream big and take healthy risks.  Believe that something good can happen.

In short:

Believe that something good can happen.

Summary:

Simone Biles is a world-famous gymnast who went through many trials and challenges to achieve her Olympic medal success. Her story is especially inspiring to citizens of Belize, a Central American country. Simone was born and raised in the USA, but often spends time in Belize because her family is from there. She is an important role model for young people because even though she had a difficult childhood, she didn’t let that hold her back from big ambitions. Simone Biles is someone who knows how to take healthy risks and dream big!

Lesson Objectives: 

1. The teacher guides students in a discussion about Simone Biles’ character traits that helped her be a success. 
2. A list of common character strengths is presented and students, assisted by the teacher, friends, and family write about their own unique strengths. 

Guiding Questions: 

1. Why is Simone Biles famous? 
2. What does she like to do when she visits Belize? 
3. Did Simone have a magical childhood? Explain your answer. 
4. Make a list of what Simone did to achieve success.
5. Simone had to be put in foster care when she was very young. What is foster care?  If you don’t know, as someone. 
6. What happened to Simone at the Olympics in Japan? 
7. Explain what you know about what a mental health crisis is. If you don’t know, ask someone. 
8. What are your strengths that could help you achieve your dreams?
9. Complete this sentence: I’d like to be famous for….because….
10. Share what you know about the Olympic games.