- Cody, the Walker
Imagine walking from New York to Panama without money. Cody did it, and he learned so much from every step! He met kind people who helped him and saw amazing places he’ll never forget.
It’s not easy to travel for so long! But Cody says each step taught him something new, like being brave and trusting others.
- Where Is Your Home?
For Cody, home isn’t a house. It’s being with people you love and trust. On his journey, many families gave him food and a place to sleep. That’s what makes a home special!
This teaches us that we don’t need expensive things to be happy. The most important thing is having friends and family who care about us.
- Magical and Eco-Friendly Houses
Cody wants to build houses that take care of the planet. Imagine a house that collects rain to have clean water or uses tree energy to work!
These houses also help people live better because they’re easy to take care of and last a long time. It’s a great idea to protect the Earth!
- Hugging Trees
Did you know that hugging a tree can make you feel happy? Cody says trees are our friends because they give us clean air and cool shade.
Spending time in nature also helps us relax. It’s like magic medicine that makes you feel good!
- Living in the Moment
Cody says, “I live where my feet are.” That means enjoying every day and not worrying too much about tomorrow. Every place you visit has something special to teach you.
By focusing on what’s happening now, you can see beautiful things you didn’t notice before. It’s a trick to feel happier!
- Learning to Meditate
Meditating is like taking a nap for your mind. It helps you calm down and think better. Cody says meditating gives him energy to keep going on hard days.
You can try it too. Just close your eyes, take a deep breath, and think of something nice like the sea or a forest.
- A World Without Doors
Can you imagine a place where no one has to lock their doors? Cody dreams of communities where everyone trusts and helps each other.
In these places, people share everything, like toys, food, and time. It’s like a big happy family!
- Do Amazing Things
Cody has climbed mountains and swum in the ocean. He says trying new and challenging things makes him feel alive.
You can be brave too! Try something new, like learning to ride a bike or drawing a big picture. You never know what you can do until you try!
Game for Children: “Discover the World with Cody!”
Objective:
Teach children values such as trust, environmental care, and the importance of living in the present while having fun.
Game Setup:
- Materials Needed:
- A colorful map showing different environments: forests, mountains, oceans, and towns.
- Tokens or figures representing players (e.g., small Cody figurines).
- Cards with challenges, riddles, or stories related to Cody’s adventures.
- Players:
2–4 children (or teams), ages 6+.
Rules:
- Players choose their paths: forest, desert, ocean, or town. Each path teaches a different lesson.
- Forest: Learn about nature and hugging trees.
- Desert: Solve riddles about resilience and living with less.
- Ocean: Explore ideas about community and interconnectedness.
- Town: Practice trust and sharing through role-playing activities.
- Each turn, players draw a challenge card. Examples include:
- Forest Challenge: “Pretend you’re a tree and make up a story about why trees are important.”
- Ocean Challenge: “Share one thing you could do to help your friends today.”
- Town Challenge: “Trade your token with another player to show sharing is caring.”
- Completing challenges earns points, which represent “steps” in Cody’s journey.
How to Win:
- The first player to complete 10 steps (points) finishes Cody’s journey and shares what they learned. However, the focus is on the stories and lessons rather than competition.
Optional: Players can write or draw something they discovered during the game, creating a shared “Journey Journal” at the end.
