The following phrases, comments and gestures are wonderful at empowering students.
- Thumbs up.
- You're on the right track now.
- You've worked so hard on that.
- I heard you say how you feel. That's great,
- Oh, that turned out very well.
- That's coming along nicely.
- I'm proud of the way you worked today.
- You've just about got it.
- You stayed so calm during that problem.
- That's it!
- Now you've figured it out!
- That's quite an improvement.
- I knew you could do it.
- Congratulations.
- What a superstar you are.
- You've solved the problem.
- Keep working on it, you're almost there!
- Now you have it.
- One more time and you'll have it.
- Great idea!
- You're amazing!
- Terrific teamwork!
- Nothing can stop you now.
- You have such creative ideas.
- That's the way to do it.
- Sensational!
- You handled that so well.
- I like how you think.
- Good remembering.
- You know just what to do!
- You expressed yourself so well.
- You did it!
- I knew you two could figure it out together.
- Excellent job saying how you feel.
- I know it's hard, but you're almost there.
- Fantastic problem-solving!
- I enjoyed hearing about your ideas.
- I know that was hard for you, but you stayed so calm.
- Yes!
- Looked at how you help each other.
- You finished faster because you worked together.
- You kept trying!
- Excellent try!
- You are a creative thinker.
What are some encouraging words you have used to empower your students?
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macarria stovall
building hope
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