Empower Students with Akash and Mila!

A fun-filled lesson in self-confidence, resilience, and facing challenges

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About This Lesson Plan

"Akash and Mila and the Big Jump" explores what it means to try something new, even when you're scared of failing.

  • Builds confidence and emotional awareness
  • Teaches thoughtful decision-making in everyday situations
  • Promotes growth mindset in classroom and life goals

Ideal For: Grades K–3 | SEL integration | 1–2 sessions

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Includes discussion questions, vocabulary, worksheets, and a printable certificate of courage.

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Standards Alignment

📘 National Standards Addressed

  • Decision-making and financial responsibility
  • Human capital development through effort
  • Delayed gratification and long-term planning

📍 Arkansas State Standards

  • Social studies: personal and economic decision-making
  • SEL: emotional awareness and goal setting

Reference: Council for Economic Education Standards (PDF)

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