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Character Strengths

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In an ever-changing world, children need to be equipped with skills that prepare them to live as happy, disciplined and innovative individuals for the future. Developing children's Confidence, Collaboration, Curiosity, Resilience and Body Control is the “how” of our coaches practice. Character strengths informs how we facilitate Mindjoy lessons and is based on the best practices from experts and research.

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE (COLLABORATION)?
The capacity to work with peers to solve problems and to deal with conflict effectively. It is the ability to connect with other people.
How we observe this?
Adopting strategies that help group work to achieving goal
Balancing between listening and sharing/contributing
Task delegation
Eagerness to work with peers
Sophistication of problem solving
Willingness to share responsibility
Ability to resolve conflict mediate varying opinions
Accountability for both success and failures in achieving goals

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY CONFIDENCE?
The capacity to believe in one’s in one's own abilities, even when others are watching.
How we observe this?
Demonstrating a new way to approach a problem.
Volunteer answering questions even when unsure
Ask a question even if might seem basic
Speaking audibly and clearly in front of peers and facilitators
Not undermining others when they try at a task or in answering question

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY GRIT?
The capacity to keep trying even when it feels hard and the ability to bounce back from adversity. It is the passion and perseverance for long-term goals.
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How we observe this?
Sticking with commitments, even when it’s difficult
Not quitting in the middle of the task
Revising work to make it better
Asking other people for feedback about how you can improve
Maintain a sense of well being even in the face of adversity
Seek out problems that will push them, rather than problems that stay safely within their comfort zone

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY CURIOSITY?
The capacity to try new things and feel inspired to discover more by one’s own volition. It is the wanting to know more.
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How we observe this?
Stay behind after practice to help a teammate improve
Explain failure on a quiz by saying, “I mismanaged my time,” or, “I didn’t work efficiently because of distractions”
Continue working hard even when passed over for an award
Asking questions to deepen understanding
Googling to learn, or asking for information more about things that interest you
Watching videos to learn a new skill or asking someone for assistance
Discussing a topic for no other reason than that it’s interesting

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY SELF-CONTROL?
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Character-Lab-Playbook-Lesson-Self-Control.pdf
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The capacity of to stay on task and practice managing one’s own thoughts, feelings and body. Doing what is best despite shot-term temptations.
How we observe this?
Keep temper in check and ability to manage ones emotions
Remain calm even when criticised or otherwise provoked choosing
Be polite with adults and peers
Allow others to speak without interruption
Comes to class prepared
Follows along with classes and engages appropriately
Pays attention and resist distractions

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