With every card, a journey begins.
Character Powers are bold, visual reading cards that blend social and emotional learning with literacy. Each one features a real person paired with a positive trait—called a Character Power.
Each story is designed to spark meaningful conversations and inspire personal connection.
And with every card, students begin a journey—learning to build vocabulary to recognize and appreciate their own Character Powers, and those of the people around them.
3 Ways to Spark Character in Your Classroom & at Home.
Box 1: The Original Set (2019) - A collection of 21 story cards featuring diverse real-life figures and Character Powers like Grit, Growth Mindset, and Perseverance—plus an introduction, CP vocabulary guide, definitions page, student example, and two blanks to create your own.
Box 2: The Sequel (2025)
An all-new (and improved) collection featuring 23 story cards with bold visuals, fresh voices, and Character Powers that reflect today’s world. This diverse set highlights athletes, artists, activists, and changemakers—offering even more perspectives to help students connect, reflect, and grow. Additional Cards: User Guide, Orange Shirt Day, Pink Shirt Day, Student Exemplar, Vocabulary Builder, and two blanks to create your own.
New Offering: Digital Classroom Packs
Character Trait–themed bundles designed for instant impact—perfect for SEL lessons, literacy blocks, or flexible planning. Each pack includes a user guide, theme overview and description, vocabulary expander, and a set of selected reading cards to support student learning.Whether you're teaching in person, online, or sending resources home, these digital downloads make it easy to bring character education learning to life.
Select the Themes That Align With Your Teaching Program.
Each themed pack is designed to support the goals of your classroom—whether you're focusing on kindness, creativity, or collaboration. Choose the Character Powers units that best compliment your existing program, subject areas, or social and emotional learning goals.
$35.00 CAD
An educational, meaningful and beautifully illustrated reading tool for kids and adults to appreciate and discover positive personal qualities…their “Character Powers.”
Featuring a collection of 22 visually appealing cards that tell the diverse stories of people who have lived their lives exhibiting strength in character. Learn about their stories and be inspired by their Character Powers.
Use the Character Powers definitions card and supporting videos, the personality traits glossary and the student sample card to design and create your own Character Powers cards for yourself and someone you would like to appreciate.
It’s a perfect in school or at home tool for kids to develop and explore character.
Appreciate who you truly are, and those around you.
Created, Written, Illustrated, Designed and Printed in Toronto.
Authentically Canadian!