by Staff
There are many ways to encourage a child, but for students of all ages, honest, authentic and persistent messages of adults who have credibility in their eyes are among the most powerful.
The National Center on Teaching and Learning Quality have set up a graph below –50 ways to encourage a child. It was designed for young students (head start / kindergarten), so we thought we are creating another more diverse list in the guys praise and students different ages and school levels.
You can find our list immediately below and their graphics afterwards.
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Short and specific language that you can adapt to the fly. Organized by the school level and the type of encouragement.
Elementary
Efforts
- I noticed that you continued even when it became difficult.
- Your practice shows – Look how more fluid it was today.
- You have tried more than once and it made a difference.
Process
- You have chosen a new strategy; Tell me what made you choose it.
- You carefully checked your work and set a shift – where did you spot it?
- The way you explained your steps helped everyone to follow.
Characterized
- Thank you for waiting for your turn, it was patient and respectful.
- Help a classmate like that was nice.
- You were honest about what had difficulty; It’s courageous.
Curiosity
- Your question has helped the class learn something new.
- This wonder you have shared opened a great idea – what made you think?
- You looked closely and found the details we missed.
Collaboration
- You first listened, then added your idea: teamwork.
- Everyone has had a turn because you have made room for them.
- You have resolved it together; What has each person brought?
Self-reflection prompts
- What part are you most proud of and why?
- Where are you stuck and how have you been uncompromising?
- What is one thing you will try from the same thing next time?
College
Efforts
- I noticed that you stayed with the plan and that you finished strong.
- Have your revisions clearly improved that – what has changed the most?
- You define a target and reach it; Browse me how you succeeded.
Process
- Comparison of two approaches helped you choose the best fit.
- Your notes show how your thinking has gone from the idea to evidence.
- The feedback has shaped this project – in a place where it can be seen.
Characterized
- You remained respectful during a difficult exchange.
- Having the error and correcting it has shown integrity.
- Quiet troubleshooting when technology has slipped work on the right track.
Curiosity
- Your “What if …?” pushed the conversation forward.
- In search of evidence before deciding to strengthen your point of view.
- A question of follow -up like this deepens the discussion – by causing another.
Collaboration
- The clarification roles have helped the group to move more quickly.
- You have brought quieter voices; The work has improved because of this.
- Summarizing the group’s thought maintained everyone aligned.
Self-reflection prompts
- What strategy has helped the most today and why?
- If you had ten more minutes, what would you first refine?
- What has it taught you about how you learn best?
High school
Efforts
- You stayed with the difficult part instead of bailout – it counted.
- Consistency over several days has produced this result.
- You have balanced speed and precision; How did you plan this compromise?
Process
- You define criteria before choosing a solution – Smart Move.
- Testing a hypothesis and revising improved your result; Tell me about the pivot.
- Your evidence chain is clear; What counter-exemption have you excluded?
Characterized
- Pressure composure kept credible work.
- Defense of yourself has respectfully obtained what you needed without drama.
- Credit sources and employees show professionalism.
Curiosity
- Connecting the subject to real world issues has made your point of view.
- Contesting a common hypothesis is useful – what data support your angle?
- The exploration of an alternative model clarified what the original has missed.
Collaboration
- Facilitating the discussion kept him on the target without closing people.
- You have negotiated roles and deadlines like a project manager.
- I noticed how you have synthesized opposite views on a feasible plan.
Self-reflection prompts
- If you are directing this project again, that keep, change or cut-and why?
- Where have the comments really changed their minds?
- What skill today transfers to work outside this class?
See also the stem sentence to replace “I don’t know” or “I can’t”
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