Umbrella Launch Videos

For a deeper understanding of the research behind the Umbrella Project metaphor, please watch the following video that will help you run the program in the classroom: We also invite you to watch this video that will help you access and understand the monthly lesson...

An Introduction to Integrity!

An Introduction to Integrity!

Thank you so much for being a part of the Umbrella Project and helping us improve wellbeing for everyone! Each month, we focus on one piece of what makes a powerful umbrella of well-being skills. In April, we spent time on what intrinsically motivates our children and...

Our Brain is Like A Muscle

Our Brain is Like A Muscle

To build your child’s intrinsic motivation this week, have a conversation with them! Talk to them about how our brains are like a muscle. If we go to the gym to get bigger biceps, but never lift weight that makes us uncomfortable, it’s unlikely that we will build any...

Notice your child’s interests

Notice your child’s interests

To help your child build intrinsic motivation, notice what interests them and help them to engage in those things. It’s rare that a child will be passionate about something until they’ve worked through the process of mastering that task. Do not worry about identifying...