How to Praise a Child with Words
Words of encouragement for kids, when used right, can have a powerful positive impact
Benefits of using effective praises include:
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Improve self-esteem
2
Increase intrinsic motivation
Students with higher intrinsic motivation do better in school
3
Enhance perseverance
Encouragement can enhance children’s engagement and persistence
But praising or using encouraging words doesn’t always motivate kids the way we want
Using words such as "Good job" or "You're so smart" indiscriminately can be counter-productive