WAYS TO RESPOND TO YOUR CHILD

Notice & Narrate

Instead of just saying Good Job! Or You’re so smart! Try saying these:I see what you did there!

Wow! You did that all by yourself!
Look at what you accomplished!
That came together nicely!
You really know what you’re doing with that!

Focus on the process

I admire that you stuck with it!
Your approach was the best way!
You took your time and it paid off!
I see the effort you put in!
Your dedication really shows!
You kept going, even when it was tough!
That was a creative solution!
Your patience in this is exceptional!
You tackled that which such enthusiasm!
It’s evident you’ve practiced a lot!

Ask Questions

How did you come up with that?
What inspired you to do it this way?
How did you feel when you finished?
What was your favorite part of the doing it?
What would you do different next time?
What did you learn from this?
How did you decide on this approach?
What was the hardest part?
Which part are you proudest of?
What’s your next step?