Ways to Encourage Efforts

No one is ever too old to hear some strong words of praise or get a hug or a high five for a job well done. Keep in mind though that kids usually know when their effort has yielded a mediocre result. Choose words that will be accepted as authentic.

Way to go! That's great. I think you have real talent.
This shows you really understand. Do you know how good this is?
You've made real progress. See? Hard work really pays off.
Is this the very first time you did this? Congratulations. I can't wait to show this to....
That is a whole new way of thinking about it... good. Can you tell me how you did it?
I like the way you did that. I'm proud of you.
You are a natural.... I knew you could do it!
Aren't you proud of yourself? You are a quick learner.
Well done! That part is perfect.
That is a good solution. You are really creative.
You have great control. Good job!

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