Positivity Project
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The Positivity Project (P2) is a non-profit organization. Their mission is "to empower America's youth to build positive relationships and become their best selves". dedicated to empowering students to build strong relationships and to understand, appreciate, and exemplify character strengths in us all. The movement is based in the tenets of Positive Psychology.
Why relationships? Because they are the cornerstone of health, happiness, and resilience…and (according to experts) many jobs of the future. That is why we developed a strategy that schools use to inspire positive relationships (student-to-student and student-to-teacher) and cultivate school-wide #PositivityInAction.
From the P2 website: "Only by consistently teaching our youth about the character strengths that everyone possesses, will they see people based on the content of their character. This ability will enhance their self-awareness and self-confidence, understanding and appreciation of others, and interpersonal relationships – which will positively influence our youth (individually and collectively) across their lifespans."
Every one to two weeks, our Hunters Woods students learn about a new character strength. By leveraging Positivity Project resources, provided free of cost, teachers use approximately 10-15 minutes per day to lead a discussion about that week’s strength. Teachers are equipped with resources, but encouraged to tailor daily character education to their students’ unique needs.
Teachers are given resources and training on the 24 character strengths.
September 13-19 |
Intro Week - Other People Mindset (OPM) |
September 20- 26 |
Curiosity |
September 27 - October 3 |
Teamwork |
October 4 - 10 |
Open-Mindedness |
October 11 -17 |
OPM - Being present and giving others my attention |
October 18 -24 |
Forgiveness |
October 25 - 31 |
Creativity |
November 1 - 7 |
Perspective |
November 8 -14 |
Bravery |
November 15 - 21 |
Gratitude |
November 22 -28 |
Gratitude |
November 29 - December 5 |
Kindness |
December 6 - 12 |
OPM - Knowing my words and actions affect others |
December 13 -19 |
Self-Control |
January 3 -9 |
Optimism |
January 10 -16 |
Prudence |
January 17 -23 |
Perseverance |
January 24 - 30 |
OPM - Supporting others when they struggle |
January 31 - February 6 |
Integrity |
February 7 - 13 |
Love |
February 14 -20 |
Humility |
February 21 -27 |
OPM - Cheering others’ success |
February 28 - March 6 |
Enthusiasm |
March 7 - 13 |
Social Intelligence |
March 14 - 20 |
Love of Learning |
March 21 - 27 |
Wildcard/Make-Up |
March 28 - April 3 |
Humor |
April 4 - 10 |
OPM - Identifying & appreciating the good in others |
April 11 - 17 |
Fairness |
April 18 -24 |
Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence |
April 25 - May 1 |
Purpose |
May 2 -8 |
Leadership |
May 9 -15 |
Outro Week - Other People Mindset |