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Project Wonder

Inspiring students to engage in their education as they create change in their communities. Teaching competency skills that students will use in their lives. Supporting visionary ideas and action in areas of need.

Inspiring students to engage in their education as they create change in their communities. Teaching competency skills that students will use in their lives. Supporting visionary ideas and action in areas of need.

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Amy J.

Costa Rica

I am a former teacher that still loves interacting with students of all ages. I love exercise and talking to people. My goals are to add value to my communities, enjoy nature, to travel and learn.

Amy Spittler Shaffer

Wonderment HQ

Obsessed with the intelligence of relationships. Creative Director at The Wonderment Cooperative.

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Our reel journey – Salt Lake City Field Trip

The one with the Park City Retreat! We started sharing some Reels on Instagram to help share our collective. This was the first one! Intended to give a short & sweet fe...

Exploring communities and project ideas

This is where I am going to explore options for a project and investigate different groups and communities.

How to Wonderment: What’s New on the Platform

Hey, Friends! This is Matt, here at Wonderment HQ. I'll be posting information here about the current status of the platform, tips and tricks, and info about what's changin...

Project Wonder

Project Wonder is a social entrepreneurship training program for really anyone that wants to start a project. What is a “social entrepreneur,” and could you really be one?...

Business journeys with a small dose of health

I would like to follow a process of finding the right fit activities for right now. My old right fit was being a teacher. There is a picture of me and my class on a very cool ...

Stakeholder Communication

Stakeholders are the connections that keep our project going. Let’s review our stakeholder communication plan and see if you are up to date on providing the necessary inform...

Revisit Your Gantt Chart

A Gantt Chart is a living document that you can use throughout your project. Today, take a moment to reflect on the tasks you have completed, evaluate the effectiveness of you...

Flexibility or Rigidity

In life, there are times when you’ll need to go with the flow, and other times when you’ll need to stand your ground. This activity will help you practice with real-life s...

Deciding when to stop a project

Burnout is when you feel really tired and overwhelmed from too much stress, and it can make you less interested in things you used to enjoy. It's important to take care of you...

Affirmations

Positive affirmations can be a game-changer for boosting how you see yourself and thinking positively. By making affirmations a daily habit, you can see some positive improvem...

Bonus Path: Styles of Leadership

There are many different leadership styles, and each one can work well depending on the situation. In this activity, you'll discover which leadership style fits you best right...

Conflict Resolution

When conflicts arise, it’s crucial to be ready to tackle them head-on, stand up for your values, and get your needs met—all while keeping things respectful. The best way t...

Conflict Management

Conflicts are a part of our everyday lives, and you're likely to face some as your project progresses. Before diving into how to handle conflicts with others, it’s crucial t...

Wrap Up

Now that you're a marketing expert, it's time to create a cohesive promotional mix for your project. This involves brainstorming and planning how to effectively market your pr...

Optional: Flexibility Playtime Spark

You’ve probably heard teachers or parents say you need to be flexible, but what does that really mean? And how do you know when you’re actually being flexible? Dive into t...

Flexibility and Your Project

When life throws a curveball, your best move is to take a step back, PAUSE, and figure out how to tackle it head-on. In this activity, you’ll get to try out a real technique...

Bonus Path: Pricing Strategies

Understanding how to effectively set and adjust prices helps businesses attract customers, maximize revenue, and respond to market changes. Additionally, well-defined pricing ...

Bonus Path: Break-even analysis

If you are planning on selling something for your project then break-even analysis is a great way to check that you have the pricing right and to see if your product will not ...

Crafting Your Customer’s Journey

"Place" is all about making your product or service available to customers where and when they want it. You’ve already nailed down the physical location, so now let's think ...

Bonus Path: Designing Physical Spaces

If you are going to hold a fundraiser, provide a service to the community, or create a product, then this path is for you! You will explore the importance of the physical sett...

Bonus Path: Designing Your Logo

Thinking about creating a killer logo for your community project? Want to dive into some graphic design and logo magic? This path will guide you through exploring and designin...

Receiving Feedback

In this project, and in your life in general, you're going to be receiving feedback from leaders, parents, teachers, and even friends. It’s super important to know how to ha...

Finding Motivation Through Music

According to John Hopkins website, listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory. Let’...

People – Picking Your Team

In any project, you will have to be a leader at some point. This lesson plan will teach you how to choose employees, volunteers, teammates, etc. so that you can do what you ne...

Bonus Path: Place and Your Project

If you're ready to start thinking about where to put your service or product for your community project, follow this path. It'll help you explore and make a plan for this impo...

Location Location Location!

Place is all about where and how your product or service is available. For your project, it's super important to make sure that what you're offering is in the right spot to re...

How to Problem Solve

Without even realizing it, you've been picking up different problem-solving techniques. Now that your project is underway, it's important to remember these techniques and actu...

Perception Map

This exercise will help you think about your project in relation to others that are doing similar things and then analyze how your project stands out. This can help you create...

Reacting to Failure

Throughout this project, you are going to have to take risks that might lead to mistakes or might lead to success. You need to be willing to take on either, and many of us are...

Mentor Meeting

Meetings are all about building connections and having clear communication with everyone involved. As you continue with your project, you’ll need to set up meetings not just...

Milestone 1 – Check In

Congrats on hitting your first milestone! Now that you've got a feel for your project, it’s time to check in and make any tweaks. Celebration Start by celebrating ...

Victor Vroom’s Theory of Motivation

Learn about Vroom's Expectancy Theory of Motivation and how to apply its principles to enhance your own motivation in various aspects of your lives. Take this motivation qu...

Stakeholder Mapping for Your Project

Marketing is all about communication and there is no better tool to map out communication plans than a Stakeholder Map. You have done a personal stakeholder map, now let’s d...

Ethical Implications

Before starting to share your project with the community, it is important to think about not only the positive ways you are going to make change, but also the possible negativ...

Naming Your Project

Choosing a name is a great way to help people recognize and remember your project. It is an essential piece of marketing that helps you discuss your project with all your stak...

Feasibility Study

Let’s compile all the information that you have gathered and create an assessment of the practicality of your project. This is a great time to analyze your idea as a whole! ...

Wrap Up

Let’s get this project going! You have spent so much time prepping, planning, and learning, so now it is time for you to get out there and get started. Start your pro...

Exploring Loneliness

By reflecting on what loneliness means to you through different writing activities, you can gain a greater understanding of yourself and equip yourself with new tools that are...

Task Initiation

Ever found yourself stuck when it's time to start your homework, clean your room, or study for a big test? Well, struggling to get things going (aka task initiation) happens t...

Backwards Planning

Beginning a long term project is tricky. You have a lot to juggle, and it is hard to plan so far in advance. Learning this skill will not only make sure your project is on tra...

Channel Stress into meaningful reflection

Working on a project–especially one this big–can bring up fears, anxieties, self-doubt, and stress. This is an exercise that can help relieve some of that stress. Thi...

Organizational Culture

Organizational culture is the character or personality of an organization, encompassing the behaviors, values, and attitudes of management and employees. Gain insight into how...

Mindful Movement

Learning when to use mindful movement can be a game changer in handling the stress of running your own community project. By completing the path below, you’ll learn new tech...

Value Proposition Spark

If you feel like you have a lot of competition in your community that has similar projects to yours, do this path to break down why you stand out and have a clear saying to ma...

Define Your Audience

You can’t help everyone with one project, and if you try, you will most certainly fail. By specifying who you are trying to help, you will have more success in your project....

Marketing Introduction Spark

Before jumping into marketing, you need to understand how it works and why it matters so that your marketing can be influential in the right way. Start by watching the ...

Mission Statement Creation

We will explore how to create a powerful mission statement for your social entrepreneurial project by aligning your passions and values with the goals of your project. This st...

Choose your project – motivation

You have reached the project selection phase in the course. Exploring a motivation theory will provide a framework to help you decide if your ideas connect with your personal ...

Budgeting

Budgeting is like creating a roadmap for your project's money. It's super important because it helps you plan and track where every dollar goes. Imagine you're organizing a sc...

Emotional Health Storytelling

Exploring your own emotional health can be difficult, so sometimes you need to hear from others to keep you motivated on your journey. A critical part to your project (and lif...

Toolkit Recap

Because of how much you have been learning, we want to make sure that you don’t forget what you have learned. Maintaining the use of new tools will make your project easier ...

Find Your Mentor

Now is your moment to actually choose your mentor, set up a meeting, and get them to sign on to help you over this long term project. Before your first meeting with your mento...

Brainstorm a Mentor

For this project, you will need a mentor (not one of your guides). Make sure the adult you choose fits your needs, will motivate you, and has the expert advice you’re lookin...

Networking Introduction

You never know who you are going to meet and what opportunities will come out of those connections. Here you will practice networking so that when you are ready to connect wit...

Bonus Path: Visualization Writing Spark

Visualization is a powerful tool to get what you want and understand exactly what you need. This quick writing activity will help you wrap your head around your ideal project ...

WOOP

While it is important and powerful to visualize your goal and project, you also need to create a plan of action for when the going gets tough and you need some motivation. One...

Force Field Analysis

When you create change, it is important to visualize the reasons for the change and some of the barriers that will occur when making the change. This business tool will help y...

Benefits of Breathwork

Breathwork can have a powerful impact on both your physical and emotional state of being. This path will help you understand why it is so important to learn, whether you want ...

Bonus Path: Digital Skills and Websites

Being able to quickly find what you need on a website is a crucial 21st-century skill. If you need a bit of help understanding website sections and key terms, follow this path...

Secondary Research

You always want to make sure that the information you are basing your project ideas off of are accurate and trustworthy. Otherwise, you are contributing to the spread of false...

Primary and Secondary Sources

When you start researching, it's super important to pick the right type of info to back up your analysis. You don't want to mix up personal opinions with facts or use stats to...

Observation Spark

Sometimes we get so used to our lives and the environments that we are in, that we don't even notice what makes it special or what problems it has. By drawing out the details ...

Bonus Path: Gratitude Expressed with Poetry

Use poetry to write a message to someone that you are grateful for in your life. Poetry gives a structure to thoughts in a way that is beautiful and unexpected. Watch the v...

Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation

This motivation theory is based on Maslow’s theory but adapts it slightly to think about satisfaction or dissatisfaction. His research was done on accountants and engineers ...

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Motivation Theory

This and the upcoming 2 modules are about different theories of where motivation comes from as laid out by scientists. There are a lot of motivation theories and we are only...

Intrinsic or Extrinsic Motivation

There are 2 types of motivation. Let's find out more about each and see what motivates you! 1. Take this motivation quiz. Identify whether you are extrinsically motivated o...

Create a video about your ideal project

Taking everything you learned through your research process, you will get to create a compelling video that tells the story of your ideal project and engages your audience wit...

Bonus Path: Gratitude

Showing gratitude has been scientifically proven to give you a boost! Some of these benefits are: Increase happiness Increase empathy Improves relationships...

Community Survey Conclusion Activity

Taking the time to look over your research and really think about your results is one of the best ways to spot crucial needs in your community. Through your first hand investi...

Prioritizing Your Stakeholders

Life is busy and there are so many people to stay in contact with using so many different platforms. By learning how to use this new tool, you’ll be able to see who really m...

Feelings check in

The Feeling Wheel is posted above, a visual created by Gloria Willcox, that helps people talk about their emotions in a deeper way. If you are ever not sure about a word that ...

Time Management

At some point in your life, you’re going to struggle with managing your time and balancing all of your responsibilities and fun activities. This path will not only help you ...

Bonus Path: Values Application

Clarifying our values enhances decision-making and boosts confidence; try these activities to better understand your values. Using the values that you previously selected a...

Sampling Methods

If you’re going to do your own research, you want to make sure that you are doing it right, otherwise all of your findings might be discredited. In this path, you will get t...

Writing a Research Question

After your community interviews, there's got to be something that caught your eye or tugged at your heartstrings. Time to dive deeper! Brainstorm Choose the issue that...

SWOT analysis

In this path you’ll learn to assess situations comprehensively, consider internal and external factors, and develop strategies to overcome challenges effectively. Students w...

Create a Survey

Surveys help you understand your market and get to know your audience. Because there are many different perspectives about different topics, it is good to understand how other...

Research Question Spark

Whether it’s choosing a new project idea, buying a car, or deciding on a career path, asking the right questions ensures that decisions are well-informed. Good questions hel...

Bonus Path: VIA Strengthsfinder & Teamwork

This path is a great example of how fiction can teach us something about ourselves and how to live our lives. You’ll get to revisit collaborative times in your life and see ...

Bonus Path Areas for Growth and Teamwork

You are about to start a big community project and need people that can help support you in your weakest areas. After completing this path, you’ll have a list of people who ...

Personal Areas for Growth

While these statements by Michael Scott from The Office might not be the brightest, he is right in the fact that our weaknesses can also become our strengths. The first step t...

Module 2 Wrap Up

Having a refresher of a module not only reminds you of what you learned, but allows you to see how you've grown and apply the knowledge you've learned in a new way! Scaveng...

Impulse Control: Pause Before You Act

Creating a skit not only builds communication skills, it also helps you get better at planning, time management, and problem solving. Combine that with role playing a new tech...

Overcoming Fear

EVERYONE needs to overcome their fears to grow and be successful human beings, but everyONE and every FEAR needs a different technique to do it. By completing this path, you�...

Understanding Fear

Fears can be hard to face and very easy to try and avoid. But that won't help you get through life or grow into a stronger, better person. Your goal with this path is to take ...

Informational Interviews

Before starting any project, you need to do research and make sure that the project you have in mind is something wanted by the community, and the best way to do that is to ta...

Interview Prep

How you present yourself upon first contact often sets the tone for future interactions. In order for adults to take you seriously, you need to show professionalism at the sta...

Stakeholder Brainstorming

Why do we recommend making this list? Starting a project means starting to get ORGANIZED, and having a list of who you need to contact and why is just the start. Otherwise, yo...

Community Brainstorm Spark

Before diving into a community project, you should always check and see what communities you are a part of. This will help later with looking for partnerships, fundraising, an...

BONUS PATH: Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes

Telling others how they can support you leads to deeper relationships and helps you get what you need in your times of struggle. So not only is sharing your needs important, b...

BONUS PATH: Acts of Kindness

Doing nice things for others can brighten up the world. It's like a domino effect of good vibes! Not only does it make you feel awesome, but it can also give you a confidence ...

BONUS PATH: Diving into Human Rights

Why do this path? Well, human rights, laws, and documents have been constantly evolving over time, so it’s important to keep things fresh by evaluating what has come before ...

Human Rights Intro

Human rights issues are complicated and often politicized, with solutions often ending up making one of the stakeholders upset. You need to be able to keep a clear head, liste...

BONUS PATH Business Etiquette Spark

Trivia games are fun ways to test your knowledge and learn something new! And these international business customs are certainly different than what you might be used to, so i...

Small Talk

If you can stand out in the first few minutes of a conversation, your connections and opportunities will grow. We want you to take some fresh advice (even if you are already p...

Professional Communication

As a teenager, people don’t always respect your ideas or opinions, so knowing how to communicate like an “adult” is incredibly helpful if you want to be taken seriously....

Reflection on Communication

This lesson helps you reflect on how you communicate with different people, understand why you adapt your style, and recognize the importance of adjusting your communication f...

Stakeholder mapping

Stakeholder Map First, you will need to learn how to construct a stakeholder map. Watch the attached video or read through the presentation to understand what stakehold...

Organization Tools

Explore community project examples and envision your involvement, using tools from this lesson to practice your organization skills. Brainstorm and Learn Take a quiet mo...

Emotional Health Introduction

Emotional health is as important as physical health; this exercise explores key facts and allows you to express your creativity and observe others'. Learning Read the va...

Beauty Beyond Bodies

The purpose of Beauty Beyond Bodies is to support and uplift others to become confident and balanced. To become confident in what is our home for the rest of our lives and be ...

Short Term vs Long Term Goals

Understanding and separating your long-term and short-term goals makes the path to success even more clear. Watch the video and brainstorm both long-term and short-term g...

Exploration Module Wrap Up

So, you’ve been diving deep into the world of self-awareness - you know, figuring out what makes you tick and how you can rock it in life. Now, it's time to put all that lea...

BONUS PATH: Smart Goal Intro Spark

If this is your first time seeing the SMART acronym, check this out. It will help you set attainable goals! Watch the Khan Academy video about SMART goals. Examine t...

SMART Goal Brainstorming & Evaluation

SMART goal setting is a way to give you an advantage in achieving your goal. It helps you set the right goal with the right time frame for success. Mindfulness Brainstormin...

Values role playing

Let’s put these values into action. See how your values influence your decisions in these role play situations. Role Play Work with your small group to role play the...

BONUS PATH: Business Values Spark

This activity shows that values are also important to organizations. Have fun researching your favorite companies and see how their values line up with their marketing. Watch...

Choose Your Values

Values drive our actions in a way that we don’t always think about when making decisions. This exercise will help you consciously consider what is important to you and how t...

BONUS PATH: Strengths exploration

Reflection is important because it lets you process the material in a way that is personal to you. This solidifies the learning because you have considered different aspects t...

BONUS PATH: Differentiating your strengths

Working in a group is an important part of any project or job. This exercise lets you explore your strengths alongside other people’s strengths. Then you can get a sense of ...

BONUS PATH: Strengths Mindfulness Spark

Research has shown that there are many benefits of knowing our strengths. Below are a few reasons why it has a positive effect on our everyday lives. It supports your under...

Strengths in Real Life

Once you find your strengths, it is good to intentionally think about how you use them in your life. This will continue to increase confidence, support your choices of activit...

Strengthsfinder Activity

Knowing your strengths AND articulating (meaning speaking clearly and coherently) about them, not only helps you choose activities you'll succeed in, but it will also help you...

Get Started: Passions Mind Mapping

A mind map can be used for many different things: studying, visualization, organization or clarity. This one is for clarity of who you are and what you like to do. This will h...

BONUS PATH: Introduction to Mindfulness

By completing this activity, you’ll understand the scientific reasons why meditation is helpful for us, which might motivate you in the future! Today, you will explore...

BONUS PATH: Childhood Creative Spark

Why is it important to dig into your childhood interests? Listen to artist Robin Kid to hear one reason you should do this. Before or after we dive into the Mind Map activit...

EdWonder sales video for schools

This is our first video with the summary of the project and what we will provide teachers and students.

Strengths 2a

A. It supports your understanding of your values and your motivation to do things. B. It helps you make decisions. C. It gives you the confidence to stand up for what you b...

Mindfulness Technique – Meditation

The purpose of starting with a meditation is to set the stage of using mindfulness practices such as meditation throughout this experience. Sometimes this will be exciting and...

Education +1

The power of projects for students is understood. Real life experiences increase problem solving abilities. Students find creative solutions to problems that they didn’t...

SafeGuanaTaxi

We aim to create a minimalist website that creates, efficient and accurate recommendations for taxis that will take you safely locally or across Costa Rica.

Access to veterinary care

My project’s main focus will be to combat animal cruelty, bring access to veterinary care to families who can’t afford it, rescue abandoned/ mistreated animals fro...

Inspiring our community by promoting and teaching dance

The purpose of this project is to help support our studio that is facing small challenges with money at the moment. COVID 19 had a great effect on the studio. The loss of part...

Feria La Paz

The Feria La Paz is a project based on community. It is a Fare that takes place each week under the Guanacaste tree at our school. It was a huge part of the community and scho...

Proyecto Vida Mujer

Our project was created by a non-profit organization called CEPIA to help women in poverty all over Costa Rica by giving them the chance to receive donated IUDs. Through this ...

Save the mangrove

Costa Rica is a naturally diverse country with some of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world, which are habitats to many species; but after the earthquake in 2012, and a ...

Non-profit Website Building

CEPIA is a non-profit organization, based in Costa Rica, Guanacaste that helps youth that struggle with poverty out of it. While they’ve been active since 2005, since th...

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