Useful phrases to use with children

Try some phrases that begin like these 👇 to encourage your children:

• Hey that’s a great way to …

• You are doing such a nice job of …

• I like it when you …

• I’m glad you remembered to …

• Thank you for …

• I’m proud of you for …

• I’m so happy with you for …

• You are so polite to …

• It is nice to see that your …

Here are some behaviours that you could encourage especially in young children. Sometimes it’s hard to think of things to praise them for. So here are some ideas: 👇

• Playing gently with toys

• Using their indoor voice

• Keeping their room neat

• Asking politely

• Listening to you really quickly

• Doing something diligently

• Saying thank you

• Sharing their toys

• Waiting their turn

• Sharing their thoughts with you