To make the strengths more concrete to students, Nicki worked with illustrator Paul Trudeau to create characters for each strength so students could make meaning of the strength and make an association with the strength. Students have been overheard saying comments like, “You’re not giving up, just like Rosie” or “I love to invent! I’m like Ivan!”
Illustration by Paul Trudeau
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Rosie the Resilient
Rosie the Resilient demonstrates the strength of “resilience,” which is to keep going even when something is hard, even when you make mistakes and even when you’re afraid.
Illustration by Paul Trudeau
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Ivan The Innovator
Ivan the Innovator demonstrates the strength of “innovation,” which is to create, invent, and see things in a different way; to “think outside the box.”
Illustration by Paul Trudeau
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Carl The Connector
Carl the Connector demonstrates the strength of “connecting,” which is to show kindness, to work with others, communicate well with others.
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