Overview

This accessible and much-needed resource sets out advice on how to develop character and encourage wellbeing in pupils aged 5-11. Schools are increasingly aware of how beneficial positive character skills can be, but resources on how to develop them are scarce. This book gives teachers the means to promote gratitude, positive emotions, character strengths, and positive relationships through 100+ easy-to-implement activities such as student diaries, classroom displays and letter writing campaigns. It also includes tools and strategies that go beyond the classroom, helping to embed character education into the culture and ethos of the entire school. Each chapter will include a short introduction to the relevant theoretical background, and all activities are based on validated character education and positive psychology interventions. Bite-sized and practical, and full of ideas that can be dipped in and out of in the classroom, this is an ideal book for busy teachers.

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9781785924903

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Reviews

Character Toolkit for Teachers is an immensely readable and practical book that will be a source of inspiration and guidance for any teacher who is passionate about education and helping children and young people to cultivate vital character virtues that enable them to flourish. -- Dr Tom Harrison, Director of Education, Jubilee Center for Character and Virtue, University of Birmingham Theories come and go, and as interesting as these may be, the only way the science of character can have a tangible impact in the classroom is through finding concrete and creative ways to translate it into practice. This toolkit does just that. All exercises are clear, explicit and easy to follow, adding up to a great dip-in and dip-out teacher support. -- Dr Ilona Boniwell, Programme Leader, MSc in Applied Positive Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University & CEO of Positran

Author Information

Frederika Roberts is a professional speaker, a qualified teacher working towards an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology, and co-founder of RWS (Resilience Wellbeing Success). She frequently features in media interviews on happiness and resilience. Elizabeth Wright is a professional speaker, co-founder of RWS, and is currently studying for a MA in Character Education. She is an Australian Paralympian with bronze and silver medals. She has written comment pieces for the Guardian on disability.

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