Fifty Ways to Praise Your Students (2024)

FAQs

What are some examples of praise for students? ›

Don't ever say, "You are so smart." in response to good work. Instead, praise the work a student has done (e.g., "Your argument is very clear" or "Your homework is very accurate"). Don't comfort students following a failure by telling them that not everyone can be good at everything.

Be specific: Instead of saying “good job,” be specific about what your student did well. For example, “Your pronunciation of that word was perfect,” or “You did an excellent job of explaining your point of view in a short time.” Use positive language: Focus on what your student did well instead of what they did wrong.

Encouragement: praise for effort

Encouragement is praise for effort. For example, 'You worked hard on that maths homework – well done'. Praising effort can motivate your child and encourage them to try hard in the future.

Behavior Specific Praise is a positive statement intended to reinforce the desired behavior of an individual that acknowledges the individual by name (or in a manner in which he/she knows who is being praised), specifically describes/identifies the individual's behavior, and incorporates a term of praise.

Tips for Using Effective Praise

Give the praise immediately or shortly after you notice the behavior. Verbal attention is beneficial, but physical is better. Give your child a hug or pat on the back to show how proud you are. Use tangible rewards sometimes.

How do I comment a student's performance? ›

It is wonderful to see ___ begin to gain confidence in the classroom to give unfamiliar tasks a go. With some teacher encouragement, ___ is developing a better attitude towards his/her schoolwork. Even when ___ struggles to understand set work, his/her determination sets a positive example to his/her peers.

"Thank you for being more than just a teacher; you are a mentor and an inspiration. Your dedication to your students' success is truly commendable." "Your passion for teaching shines through in every lesson. You have a gift for making complex topics seem easy to understand."

For example, say, “Great work” to a child while giving them a thumbs up. Describe the positive behavior you saw: Next, be specific about the behavior they demonstrated leading to the praise. For example, “I like how you helped Rashaun pick up his crayons when they fell on the floor.”

praise verb [T] (SHOW APPROVAL)

He should be praised for his honesty. My parents always praised me when I did well at school. He was highly praised for his research on heart disease. praiseLawmakers praised the bipartisan deal.

All the guests are full of praise for the staff and service they received. I have nothing but praise for the police. That is high praise indeed. She asked the church to praise God.

Effective Praise can sound like…

You're so caring. The fact that you took time to meet with each of us and get our questions answered shows that you care about your team and value their input. You're so smart. I noticed that you used two different resources to help you figure out these homework problems.