Engage the Circle | The Belonging Project

Strength Based Practices: Seeing Students Differently

Strength-based practice shifts the educational lens from fixing deficits to recognizing and building on student assets. This course explores how to intentionally notice, name, and nurture strengths in ways that affirm student identity and increase engagement. Educators will learn to reframe challenges, design strength-based supports, and co-create learning environments where every student’s gifts are visible and valued.

What you will find here:

Student Materials/Packages: Flexible resources related to this topic that can be used as part of classroom instruction, student workshops, leadership activities, or clubs. These resources help students build understanding and take active roles in advancing inclusive practices.
Parent Companions: Practical modules and resources related to this topic that strengthen home school collaboration and carry inclusive practices into family life.

Check back soon to see resources as this space begins to grow.

Ideas to Develop

→ Student Package: Strength Spotters activities that help students learn to notice and celebrate their own and each other’s strengths in class or club settings

→ Parent Companion: Guide on reframing challenges through strengths