Daydream Academy's Sims 4 Club is designed to seamlessly amalgamate the worlds of education and play. Our learning goals leverage the interactive and engaging nature of The Sims to foster a variety of skills among tweens and teens. Our learning goals include:

🔴 Architectural Design and Creativity: Learners will explore basic principles of architecture and design as they build and furnish homes in The Sims 4, fostering a sense of creativity and an understanding of spatial planning.

🟢 Budget Management and Financial Literacy: Managing the finances of their Sims characters teaches learners the importance of budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation, skills that are vital for personal financial literacy.

🔵 Storytelling and Narrative Development: The club encourages learners to create and narrate life stories for their Sims, enhancing their ability to construct coherent narratives, develop characters, and engage in creative writing.

🟡 Critical Thinking and Decision Making: As learners navigate through various life scenarios in The Sims 4, they will practice critical thinking and decision-making skills, learning to anticipate and evaluate the consequences of their choices.

🟣 Emotional Intelligence and Empathy: By managing the social relationships and emotional well-being of their Sims, learners will develop a deeper understanding of human emotions, empathy, and the complexities of social interactions.

🟠 Cultural Awareness and Diversity: The Sims 4 provides opportunities to explore different cultures through the game's diverse characters and settings, promoting global awareness and appreciation for diversity.

🔴 Problem Solving: Learners will encounter and need to resolve various challenges within the game, which promotes adaptive problem-solving skills and innovative thinking.

🟢 Digital Literacy: Through regular interaction with The Sims 4 and its community, learners will enhance their digital literacy, becoming more proficient in navigating and utilizing digital tools and platforms.

🔵Collaboration and Teamwork: Working together and sharing creations with the club will teach learners the value of collaboration, communication, and constructive feedback in a team setting.

🟡 Life Skills Education: The Sims 4 club offers a virtual space to explore and discuss real-life scenarios and decisions, providing a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss a wide range of life skills in a safe and controlled environment.

These learning goals are designed to ensure that participation in our The Sims 4 Club is not only fun and engaging but also educational, providing learners with valuable skills and knowledge that will benefit them beyond the gaming environment.