Don’t Forget to Praise Students Every Day!
Even the smallest praise means a lot to students!
Praise students for:
1. Entering the classroom quietly.
2. Putting away coat and backpack.
3. Cooperating while teacher takes attendance.
4. Returning permission slips and school forms on time.
5. Transitioning into an activity appropriately.
6. Following directions.
7. Saying “please” and “thank you.”
8. Listening attentively.
9. Helping a classmate.
10. Lining up appropriately.
11. Turning in homework.
12. Being a good audience at an assembly.
13. Beginning work right away.
14. Asking questions when unsure.
15. Good behavior during a test.
16. Participating in a class discussion.
17. Walking appropriately in the halls.
18. Working cooperatively with a partner.
19. Good behavior during a field trip.
20. Cleaning up.
21. Extra effort on an assignment.
22. Assisting a new student.
23. Remembering to take/bring back permission slips
to and from parents.
24. Making up missed assignments.
25. Extra effort on a long-term project.
26. Sharing.
27. Being sensitive to others’ feelings.
28. Learning a new skill.
29. Appropriate use of school property.
30. Returning borrowed books and materials.
31. Showing enthusiasm.
32. Being responsible for a classroom job.
33. Offering help without being asked.
34. Not wasting paper and supplies.
35. Telling the truth.
36. Accepting a new challenge.
37. Behaving when a guest is in the room.
38. Reading at home.
39. Participating in school functions.
40. Demonstrating a positive attitude.
41. Giving one’s best effort.
42. Returning from the field quietly.
43. Participating in a group activity.
44. Using problem-solving skills.
45. Showing creativity.
46. Keeping busy when work is finished.
47. Taking turns.
48. Working cooperatively within a group.
49. Organizing paper work and/or supplies.
50. Wearing uniforms to school.