,

Build on a Child’s Strengths – Everyone is a Star

Parents, teachers and therapists need to find each child’s strengths and build upon those strengths.  Every child is a star at something.  Need some ideas to determine what a child’s strengths may be?  Here is a list of positive character traits and talents:

adventurous
active
agile
artistic
attentive
aware
articulate
amusing
big-hearted 
blissful
brave
bright
calm
carefree
caring
cautious
cheerful
clever
courageous
courteous
creative
competant
coordinated
charming
cooperative
cool
dependable
determined
eager
easy going
friendly
generous
happy
helpful
honest
imaginative
kind
loyal
magnificant
nimble
open
out going
passionate
physical
practical
quick
responsible
realistic
self-reliant
simplistic
superb
thoughtful
terrific
watchful
zany
Keep all these attributes in mind as you work with a child.  Also, refer to the list to spark descriptive words for a child when it comes to IEP time.   

Want to encourage positive thinking? Check out Positive Affirmations to empower children to realize their full potential.