Let's play strength cards
24 cards representing the 24 universal character strengths identified by the VIA Institute (positive psychology research institute).
This game of strengths allows you to learn about yourself by discovering your strengths, to grow by developing them, to appreciate the strengths of others and to promote authentic and positive relationships.
Product Description
Positive traits are central to positive psychology, as are recognizing and developing character strengths. Positive psychology is “the study of the conditions and processes that contribute to the flourishing or optimal functioning of individuals, groups, and institutions” (Gable & Haidt, 2005).
Knowing your strengths builds self-confidence because it helps develop a positive self-image. It also helps you better understand others and see them from the perspective of their strengths.
Strengths can be defined as characteristics that enable a person to be as successful and happy as possible (Wood et al., 2011). They can be both nurtured and practiced. Strengths are our natural way of functioning. When we use our strengths, we are authentic (the true self), energized, and successful.
This pack of 24 cards is based on the work of Seligman and Peterson, published in 2004, who developed a classification of 24 universal strengths recognized and valued “across history and cultures.” They are grouped into 6 categories of strengths that have consistent underlying values, which is why these cards are divided into 6 families.
The vocabulary has been simplified for children. If you want to work on strengths with adults, check out our Strengths Cards.
Who is it for?
The Let's Play Our Strengths tool is designed for children in kindergarten and elementary school.
Let's Play Our Strengths can be used in families or as an educational or facilitation tool.
In schools, this game can be used as part of wellness and SEL programs or to support activities to build self-confidence and self-awareness.
Its use
“Each of us has much more hidden within us than we have had the opportunity to explore.” (Muhammad Yunus)
Examples of activities using the Game of Forces:
• Find my own strengths?
• Give strength to someone else (a friend, parent, sister, brother, etc.)
To identify and/or empower someone else, we must be able to explain our choice. For example: “I am giving you the strength of creativity because you make beautiful things with your hands!”
• Highlights of the day
What makes you feel like you're truly you? What are you most proud of? If you had to choose one strength of the day, what would it be? Why this strength and why today?
• Superhero Strengths
Alone or with your parents, identify your favorite superhero. What do you think are their strengths? Which ones do you prefer? Identify a difficult situation for you. What would your superhero do in this situation? How can you learn from them?
Positive traits are central to positive psychology, as are recognizing and developing character strengths. Positive psychology is “the study of the conditions and processes that contribute to the flourishing or optimal functioning of individuals, groups, and institutions” (Gable & Haidt, 2005).
Knowing your strengths builds self-confidence because it helps develop a positive self-image. It also helps you better understand others and see them from the perspective of their strengths.
Strengths can be defined as characteristics that enable a person to be as successful and happy as possible (Wood et al., 2011). They can be both nurtured and practiced. Strengths are our natural way of functioning. When we use our strengths, we are authentic (the true self), energized, and successful.
This pack of 24 cards is based on the work of Seligman and Peterson, published in 2004, who developed a classification of 24 universal strengths recognized and valued “across history and cultures.” They are grouped into 6 categories of strengths that have consistent underlying values, which is why these cards are divided into 6 families.
The vocabulary has been simplified for children. If you want to work on strengths with adults, check out our Strengths Cards.
The Let's Play Our Strengths tool is designed for children in kindergarten and elementary school.
Let's Play Our Strengths can be used in families or as an educational or facilitation tool.
In schools, this game can be used as part of wellness and SEL programs or to support activities to build self-confidence and self-awareness.
“Each of us has much more hidden within us than we have had the opportunity to explore.” (Muhammad Yunus)
Examples of activities using the Game of Forces:
• Find my own strengths?
• Give strength to someone else (a friend, parent, sister, brother, etc.)
To identify and/or empower someone else, we must be able to explain our choice. For example: “I am giving you the strength of creativity because you make beautiful things with your hands!”
• Highlights of the day
What makes you feel like you're truly you? What are you most proud of? If you had to choose one strength of the day, what would it be? Why this strength and why today?
• Superhero Strengths
Alone or with your parents, identify your favorite superhero. What do you think are their strengths? Which ones do you prefer? Identify a difficult situation for you. What would your superhero do in this situation? How can you learn from them?
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