Handout 1.3
Building Relationships and Creating Supportive Environments

Some Starters for Giving Positive Feedback and Encouragement

“You do a dynamite job of…”
"You have really learned how to…”
“You must feel proud of yourself for…”
“Excellent idea for…”
“You’ve done a wonderful job at…”
“See how _______has improved in…”
“You have worked so hard…”
“Look how well s/he did at…”
“That’s a resourceful way of…”
“WOW!! What a fabulous job you’ve done of…”
“That’s a cool way to …”
“I’m so appreciative that you…”
“It really pleases me when you…”
“You’ve really grown up because you…”
“You are a real problem solver for…”
“Brilliant thinking for…”
“Give me an EXTRA HUGE high five for…”
“Class, I have an announcement! Let’s all give a hip, hip hooray to _____ for _____”
“I really appreciate the way all of you have your eye on the story and are listening so carefully.
It’s like you have eye-ball glue!!!”

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Handout 1.3 Building Relationships and Creating Supportive Environments

Some Starters for Giving Positive Feedback and Encouragement

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Handout 1.3
Building Relationships and Creating Supportive Environments