Most students know their weaknesses.

Very few know their strengths.

This free classroom poster helps teachers naturally notice, name and grow student strengths during normal teaching — not extra lessons.

5 Simple Ways Teachers Are Using This

1. The 10-Second Affirmation
When a student does something positive, point to the poster and name the strength.

Instead of:
“Good job.”

Say:
“That was perseverance — you kept going even when it was hard.”

This builds identity, not just behaviour.

2. Reframing Behaviour Conversations
After a correction, help the student identify the strength they could have used.

“I think honesty was the strength missing in that decision.” Or,

"Your Expressive and Charismatic strengths are great. Right now, it's not working for us as I'm just trying to get these other 29 students focused. Can you help me?"

This removes shame and builds responsibility.

3. Start-of-Lesson Focus
At the beginning of class, choose one strength for the lesson:

“Today we’re practising curiosity — asking good questions.”

Students now have a target beyond just finishing work.

4. Staffroom Language
Staff begin referencing strengths when discussing students:

“He struggles with organisation but he actually has great kindness and leadership.”

This changes how students are perceived across the school.

5. End-of-Week Reflection
Ask students:

“Which strength did you use this week?”

Students begin noticing growth in themselves.