Strengths of the Head
Self-awareness is developed through strength identification. Amazing People Schools is based on the belief that everyone has strengths and when these strengths are understood and practised, they help people to flourish. Developing strengths improves young people’s attendance, behaviour and achievement. All of which leads to an increased sense of confidence and purpose.
Working through the resources and stories on the Amazing People Schools platform helps to develop self-awareness through:
• Understanding their own strengths
• Developing their feelings, thoughts and values.
• Using the stories of hundreds of role models to explore their own identity and that of others.
All the following role models make teaching of Amazing People Schools easier across different year groups. Each features either in a Circle Time or Discovery Lesson. Alternative historical and contemporary role models can be found on the individual strengths pages.
Your Year 1/ Primary 2 Recommended Pathway
Start with the Introduction to the Strengths of the Head lesson and then explore curiosity through the story of Isaac Newton.
Click on the icon to find appropriate role model-focussed resources, including Isaac Newton's story and Circle Time Lesson.
Click on Curiosity to find appropriate character-focussed resources, including the Character Strength Reflection Record.
Click on Isaac Newton to go to his page, where you will find his story, video, audio and all his resources.
Your Year 2/ Primary 3 Recommended Pathway
Start with the Introduction to the Strengths of the Head lesson and then explore creativity through the story of Coco Chanel.
Click on the icon to find appropriate role model-focussed resources, including Coco Chanel's story and Circle Time Lesson.
Click on Creativity to find appropriate character-focussed resources, including the Character Strength Reflection Record.
Click on Coco Chanel to go to her page, where you will find her story, video, audio and all her resources.
Your Year 3/ Primary 4 Recommended Pathway
Start with the Introduction to the Strengths of the Head lesson and then explore optimism through the story of Jesse Owens.
Click on the icon to find appropriate role model-focussed resources, including Jesse Owens' story, Discovery Lesson and Circle Time Lesson.
Click on Optimism to find appropriate character-focussed resources, including the Character Strength Reflection Record.
Click on Jesse Owens to go to his page, where you will find his story, video, audio and all his resources.
Your Year 4/ Primary 5 Recommended Pathway
Start with the Introduction to the Strengths of the Head lesson and then explore open-mindedness through the story of William Shakespeare.
Click on the icon to find appropriate role model-focussed resources, including William Shakespeare's story and Discovery Lesson.
Click on Open-mindedness to find appropriate character-focussed resources, including the Character Strength Reflection Record.
Click on William Shakespeare to go to his page, where you will find his story, video, audio and all his resources.
Your Year 5/ Primary 6 Recommended Pathway
Start with the Introduction to the Strengths of the Head lesson and then explore curiosity through the story of Marie Curie.
Click on the icon to find appropriate role model-focussed resources, including Marie Curie's story and Discovery Lesson.
Click on Curiosity to find appropriate character-focussed resources, including the Character Strength Reflection Record.
Click on Marie Curie to go to her page, where you will find her story, video, audio and all her resources.
Your Year 6/ Primary 7 Recommended Pathway
Start with the Introduction to the Strengths of the Head lesson and then explore creativity through the story of Charlotte Brontë.
Click on the icon to find appropriate role model-focussed resources, including Charlotte Brontë's story and Discovery Lesson.
Click on Creativity to find appropriate character-focussed resources, including the Character Strength Reflection Record.
Click on Charlotte Brontë to go to her page, where you will find her story, video, audio and all her resources.
