Mickey Cox Elementary

“I can sum up positive psychology in just three words — other people matter. Period. Anything that builds relationships between and among people is going to make you happy.” – Dr. Chris Peterson

Character Strength of the Week

January 13-17: Prudence- being careful, thoughtful, and reasonable

January 20-24: Perseverance- being resilient and determined

January 27-31: Social Intelligence- the ability to understand your feelings and the feelings of others

February 3-7: Forgiveness- letting go of anger and resentment

Positivity In Action

What is The Positivity Project?

The Positivity Project empowers students to build positive relationships and become their best selves by focusing on positive psychology’s 24 character strengths, such as bravery, perseverance, integrity, and gratitude. P2 partners with Pre-K–12 schools, providing the resources, training, and strategies to help students understand and apply these strengths. This holistic approach involves students, educators, and families, fostering a positive school culture that supports teaching and learning.

A group of cheerleaders in blue and white uniforms hold pom-poms and a sign that reads 'WORLDY'.

Benefits of The Positivity Project

P2 enhances self-awareness, self-confidence, understanding, and appreciation of others, leading to better interpersonal relationships. It positively impacts students' lives by fostering positive interactions within classrooms and schools, ultimately supporting teachers' ability to teach and students' ability to learn.

How Families Can Help

Family involvement is key to student success. P2 for Families offers an easy way to reinforce character strengths vocabulary and engage in meaningful discussions at home.

Character Traits and Suggested Reading from the Library:

Forgiveness:

The Invisible Boy, Trudy Ludwig & Patrice Barton

The cover of the book 'The Invisible Boy' by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Patrice Barton, features a young boy drawing a circle with chalk.

Social Intelligence

Samson in the Snow, Philip C. Stead

A book cover illustration for 'Samson in the Snow' by Philip C. Stead, featuring a woolly mammoth walking through a snowy landscape.

In My Heart, Jo Witek

A book cover featuring a colorful heart with a girl standing on top, titled 'In My Heart: A Book of Feelings.'

Prudence

The Gunniwolf, Retold by Wilhelmina Harper

A book cover illustration for 'The Gunniwolf' featuring a red fox peering from behind green foliage and a girl picking red flowers.

Prudence and Moxie: A Tale of Mismatched Friends, Deborah Noyes

The book cover for 'Prudence & Moxie: A Tale of Mismatched Friends' features an illustrated moose and cat in a field of leaves.

Perseverance

Very Last First Time, Jan Andrews

A child in a red coat digs in the snow with a shovel, with a bird perched on a rock in the background. A girl in a red dress walks with a red wagon full of objects, a dog, and the words 'The Most Magnificent Thing' on a blue background.