Read and Quest Rewards
Every quest you finish earns a badge. Collect them all as you read, quest, and explore Martin's world.
Story BadgesValues > Stories and Chapters
Earned by reading each day's story, the badge name is the value Martin demonstrates in that story.
Accountability
You owned your actions and took responsibility for what happened.
Boundaries
You knew your limits and respected the limits of others.
Communication
You expressed yourself clearly and listened well to others.
Community
You showed up for the people around you and made your world better.
Courage
You did something brave even when it felt scary.
Creativity
You thought outside the box and made something uniquely yours.
Curiosity
You asked great questions and wanted to learn more.
Empathy
You understood how someone else was feeling and cared about it.
Friendship
You were a good friend, loyal, kind, and fun to be around.
Gratitude
You noticed the good things in your life and said thank you.
Honesty
You told the truth even when it was hard.
Humility
You were willing to learn, admit mistakes, and grow.
Integrity
You did the right thing even when no one was watching.
Kindness
You made someone's day better just by being you.
Patience
You waited calmly and trusted the process.
Perseverance
You kept going even when it got hard.
Personal Growth
You learned something new about yourself and became a little more you.
Proactive
You didn't wait to be asked, you saw what needed doing and did it.
Problem Solving
You figured it out! You looked at the puzzle from every angle.
Resilience
You bounced back after something didn't go your way.
Responsibility
You took care of what was yours to take care of.
Self Awareness
You noticed how you were feeling and what you needed.
Self Discovery
You learned something new and surprising about yourself.
Teamwork
You worked together and made something better than you could alone.
Wonder
You stopped to notice how amazing the world really is.
Quest Skill BadgesLearning Skills > Quests
Earned by completing the hands-on quest activity in each story.
Critical Thinking
Analyze info, identify bias, and draw logical conclusions.
Focus & Self-Control
Maintain attention and manage distractions.
Problem-Solving
Identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
Adaptability
Adjust to new situations and environments.
Self-Directed Learning
Take charge of your own learning process.
Collaboration
Work with others to reach shared goals.
Communication
Share ideas clearly and effectively.
Creative Thinking
Generate new ideas and innovate.
Quest Style BadgesLearning Styles > Types of Quest Activities
These badges match how a kid learns. Each quest leans on one of the eight learning styles, so every explorer can play to their strengths.
Visual
Learns best through images, colors, maps, and spatial understanding.
Kinesthetic
Learns best by doing: building, crafting, and hands-on activities.
Auditory
Learns best through listening: music, discussions, and audio.
Logical
Learns best through logic, numbers, patterns, and problem solving.
Reading and Writing
Learns best through written words: texts, notes, and journaling.
Social
Learns best through group work, partner tasks, and collaboration.
Verbal
Learns best through spoken and written language, storytelling, and discussion.
Solitary
Learns best through independent work, self study, and reflection.
Quest Type BadgesQuest Type > Focus Areas
Every quest also carries a Quest Type that describes the kind of adventure it is. Across a book, the types rotate so children experience many different kinds of quests.
Literary
Reading and storytelling
Acting out or learning from books, like story reenactments.
Social
Community and kindness
Acts of kindness and community involvement.
Adventure
Physical action and problem solving
Physical or skill-based challenges, usually fun and energetic.
Creative
Art, music, building, and imagination
Tasks involving art, music, building, or storytelling that tap into imagination and self-expression.
Growth
Personal development and emotional learning
Personal challenges focused on emotional, mental, or character growth, like facing a fear or trying something new.
Neighborhood
Local exploration and place based learning
Exploring your own community, its people, places, and local traditions, like a scavenger hunt or interviewing a neighbor.
Cultivation
Nurturing and patience
Growing, nurturing, or caring for something over time, like planting a seed or tending a poinsettia.
Explore
Noticing and close observation
Searching, scanning, or noticing closely, like hidden object puzzles, I Spy, spot the difference, and mazes.
The IRL BadgeIRL - In Real Life
IRL
You did it for real! You took your quest out into the world.