🌟 Welcome to Ellis Abel Learns Courses
At Ellis Abel Learns, every story is more than a bedtime read — it’s the beginning of a journey. Our mission is to equip children and families with the tools to build character, courage, and confidence in a world where distractions and negative influences are everywhere.
We believe that:
📚 Stories spark growth — beautifully illustrated adventures open the door to conversations about values like accountability, courage, faith, and belonging.
🎮 Practice builds character — through our gamified app, children turn lessons into daily habits with Value Quests, badges, and the Value Garden.
👨👩👧 Families grow together — parents are empowered with dashboards, conversation prompts, and progress insights to reinforce learning at home.
🏫 Learning scales beyond the page — from books to app to classrooms and camps, Ellis Abel Learns is designed to grow with every child, creating measurable impact at home, in schools, and in communities.
Our vision is simple but powerful: to break the cycle of negative digital influence and raise a generation of resilient, value‑driven leaders.
As you begin this course, remember:
✨ Every lesson is a chance to practice.
✨ Every practice is a step toward mastery.
✨ And every child has a superpower waiting to be discovered.
Let’s get started — your journey to Victory Over Self begins here.
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Lesson 1
Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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Lesson 2
Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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Intro: Ellis Abel & The Scary Playground
📘 Course One: Ellis Abel & The Scary Playground
Core Value Focus: Belonging, Courage, Self-Mastery
1. Opening Reflection (Before Reading)
Have you ever felt left out or different from others?
What does it mean to “belong”?
Can being different sometimes be a strength?
📘 Course One: Ellis Abel & The Scary Playground
Core Value Focus: Belonging, Courage, Self-Mastery
1. Opening Reflection (Before Reading)
Have you ever felt left out or different from others?
What does it mean to “belong”?
Can being different sometimes be a strength?
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2. Ellis Feels Left Out On The Playground
Scene 1: Ellis feels left out on the playground
Lesson: Everyone feels different sometimes.
Questions:
Why did Ellis sit on the bench instead of joining the games?
What kinds of thoughts can make us feel like we don’t belong?
What could Ellis have told himself instead of listening to the “whisper”?
Scene 1: Ellis feels left out on the playground
Lesson: Everyone feels different sometimes.
Questions:
Why did Ellis sit on the bench instead of joining the games?
What kinds of thoughts can make us feel like we don’t belong?
What could Ellis have told himself instead of listening to the “whisper”?
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3. Dad Comforts Ellis
Scene 2: Dad comforts Ellis
Lesson: Talking about feelings helps us feel stronger.
Questions:
How did Ellis show courage when he told his dad he felt sad?
Why is it important to share our feelings with someone we trust?
Who could you talk to when you feel left out?
Scene 2: Dad comforts Ellis
Lesson: Talking about feelings helps us feel stronger.
Questions:
How did Ellis show courage when he told his dad he felt sad?
Why is it important to share our feelings with someone we trust?
Who could you talk to when you feel left out?
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4. The story of Musashi the Samurai
Scene 3: The story of Musashi the Samurai
Lesson: Great people often start by feeling different.
Questions:
Why did the other boys laugh at Musashi?
What did Musashi do when he was chased into the mountains?
What does it mean to “fight your fears”?
How did Musashi’s time alone make him stronger?
Scene 3: The story of Musashi the Samurai
Lesson: Great people often start by feeling different.
Questions:
Why did the other boys laugh at Musashi?
What did Musashi do when he was chased into the mountains?
What does it mean to “fight your fears”?
How did Musashi’s time alone make him stronger?
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5. Ellis imagines Himself As Musashi
Scene 4: Ellis imagines himself as Musashi
Lesson: Role models inspire us to be brave.
Questions:
Why did Ellis gasp when he imagined living in the mountains?
What fears did Musashi have to overcome?
What fears does Ellis have to overcome?
How can imagining yourself as a hero help you face challenges?
Scene 4: Ellis imagines himself as Musashi
Lesson: Role models inspire us to be brave.
Questions:
Why did Ellis gasp when he imagined living in the mountains?
What fears did Musashi have to overcome?
What fears does Ellis have to overcome?
How can imagining yourself as a hero help you face challenges?
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6. Ellis Remembers His Past Victories
Scene 5: Ellis remembers his past victories
Lesson: Remembering past successes builds confidence.
Questions:
What did Ellis’s dad remind him about the red block and the climbing wall?
How can remembering something you’ve already done well give you courage for the next challenge?
What is one “victory” you’ve had that makes you proud?
Scene 5: Ellis remembers his past victories
Lesson: Remembering past successes builds confidence.
Questions:
What did Ellis’s dad remind him about the red block and the climbing wall?
How can remembering something you’ve already done well give you courage for the next challenge?
What is one “victory” you’ve had that makes you proud?
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7. Ellis Introduces Himself To The Kids
Scene 6: Ellis introduces himself to the kids
Lesson: Belonging is a choice we make through action.
Questions:
What brave step did Ellis take at the end of the story?
How did the other kids respond when Ellis introduced himself?
What might have happened if Ellis never spoke up?
What does this teach us about making friends?
Scene 6: Ellis introduces himself to the kids
Lesson: Belonging is a choice we make through action.
Questions:
What brave step did Ellis take at the end of the story?
How did the other kids respond when Ellis introduced himself?
What might have happened if Ellis never spoke up?
What does this teach us about making friends?
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Ellis Franks
Author | Founder | Ironman |
Keynote Speaker | Performance Coach |
Systems architect | Ultrarunner
Ellis Franks is the visionary founder and author behind Ellis Abel Learns, a groundbreaking Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL) ecosystem that blends storytelling, gamified technology, and real‑world practice to help children build courage, accountability, and resilience.
A keynote speaker, Ironman and ultrarunner, and high‑performance coach, Ellis has dedicated his career to designing recursive systems that empower people to reach their potential.
Through his books, apps, and educational frameworks, Ellis is on a mission to break the cycle of negative digital influence and raise a generation of confident, value‑driven leaders.
FAQs
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Ellis Abel Learns is a story-driven learning ecosystem that helps children build confidence, emotional intelligence, and strong character through fun adventures and measurable growth tools. It blends illustrated stories, a gamified learning app, and family dashboards to make social-emotional learning (SEL) both engaging and trackable for kids ages 4–9.
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Unlike traditional storybooks or entertainment apps, Ellis Abel Learns uses a proprietary Math-Logic Engine that turns moral and emotional growth into measurable progress. Each story reinforces core virtues—like courage, kindness, and perseverance—through interactive reflection and rewards. Parents and educators can see real growth through a built-in dashboard that connects reading, behavior, and learning outcomes.
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Ellis Abel is a curious and determined kid who represents every child learning to overcome challenges. His adventures teach that growth comes through courage, consistency, and compassion. The mission of Ellis Abel Learns is to help families and schools raise confident, kind, and capable kids—one story, one habit, and one “Magic Triangle” at a time.
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Families can subscribe for story access and the companion app, where kids earn badges for consistent learning and positive actions. Schools can license Ellis Abel Learns to integrate SEL lessons into classrooms, track student progress, and align with educational standards—all while using the same characters and stories kids love at home.