Lesson 22

Plans and dreams - cartography of the future
Lesson 22

This lesson helps children reflect on the concepts of plans and dreams, understand the difference between them, and learn to see the future as a space of possibilities. During this engaging journey, children explore how dreams inspire while plans help guide action. They learn to create personal “maps of the future,” reflect on the flexibility of plans, and share their own dreams and goals. The lesson develops skills in reflection, planning, emotional expression, and fosters a sense of personal influence over the future.

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Mariia Vehera, philologist
Mariia Vehera, philologist
General Secondary School, Kyiv
Grades 1–11

What feels especially valuable to me is that the materials are deeply rooted in the Ukrainian context — symbols, images familiar to children, and very real life examples. I used it in my lessons, and it truly works so well.

A personal wow moment for me is the possibility to interpret the same concepts in different ways depending on the age group. Honestly, I have never come across an approach like this before.

Natalia Haivoronska, teacher
Natalia Haivoronska, teacher
Ukrainian Saturday School in Vienna
Grade 4-B

“Hello everyone 🙂

The thing is, for the past two years, my students and I have been exploring together how to find the way back to ourselves — #happyineverymoment. But with the graphic workbook, this journey becomes 100% easier.

Not all children knew what should be inside an emergency suitcase, and as we can see, this knowledge is useful for everyone. We also explored the meaning of the word “freedom” — and honestly, this is something that remains fascinating even for adults. The lesson was engaging for every participant because there was complete freedom of expression.

We keep moving forward :)”

Ms. Vira,  teacher
Ms. Vira, teacher
Ukrainian Saturday School in Vienna
Grade 5-B

Hello! This Saturday, we also travelled through the pages of the graphic workbook. The children truly enjoyed it: they were able to open up, share their dreams and hopes, fly on imaginary clouds, and cross mountain obstacles together through their imagination. Almost every child naturally returned to the themes of Ukraine, home, war, and victory.