Children do need to be praised. Your praise will mean so much more to them if it is pointed and detailed. Below are some examples of phrases to use with your child instead of the generic "Good Job".
- I love the colors you chose.
- I appreciate your hard work.
- Thank you for taking your time and doing it right.
- Way to think things through.
- You're on the right track.
- Look how far you have come.
- I'm proud of your effort.
- I like your choices.
- Now you've got it figured out!
- That is quite an improvement.
- I knew you could do it.
- I have faith in you.
- Aren't you proud of yourself?
- You more time and you will have it.
- You've got your brain in gear today.
- Way to focus!
- You have such interesting ideas.
- You really know what you are doing.
- You must be paying attention to your teacher.
- I'm impressed with your effort.
- I can see how hard you are trying.
- Your handwriting is so neat.
- I love to listen to you read. You are doing so well.
- Give yourself a pat on the back. You are doing it!