40 Key Building Blocks to Help Kids Succeed

Search Institute* has identified 40 building blocks of healthy development that help young people grow up healthy, caring and responsible. These building blocks are referred to as "assets."

 Local schools have united in identifying monthly "asset" themes for schools and communities in order to help kids reach their potential.

                                    MONTHLY THEMES

January 2008 - Fairness February 2008 - Trustworthiness
March 2008 - Positive Identity April 2008 - Citizenship-Volunteerism
May 2008 - Empowerment/Volunteerism June 2008 - Support
July 2008 - Constructive use of time August 2008 - Commitment to learning
September 2008 - Decision-making October 2008 - Respect
November 2008 - Responsibility December 2008 - Caring
 
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