Hero's Story Time is a compilation of books that were specifically chosen to teach character skills that cultivate health relationships with peer, family, and community. These skills or assets are part of the 40 Developmental Assets from the Search Institute. The Developmental Assets® are 40 research-based, positive experiences and qualities that influence young people’s development, helping them become caring, responsible, and productive adults. We call these assets “Superpowers.”
Hero's Story Time is brought to you by a collaborative effort of the Family Service Association of Howard County and Purdue Extension. Video readings of the books are linked within the descriptions below. Each book has a coordinating single page resource that offers discussion questions and ideas on how families can extend the story to support their children in developing social emotional skills leading towards mastering each of the 8 focus assets.
The Superpower of peaceful conflict resolution looks at how we can resolve conflict without using physical aggression or hurtful language. Little ones often have big feelings and learning how to work through conflicts in a peaceful manner. "Hands Are Not for Hitting" offers some strategies that children can work practice as they develop skills towards mastering peaceful conflict resolution. Join Britt, as he shares the book "Hand Are Not for Hitting" by Martine Agassi, Ph.D.