THE BABYSITTERS BACKPACK LESSON 4 BEST BEHAVIOR Lesson
THE BABYSITTER’S BACKPACK LESSON 4: BEST BEHAVIOR
Lesson 2. 2 4. B ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE
How are we affected by POSITIVES & NEGATIVES? NEGATIVES The first time they or. Pick a family member do the activity, friend to do this activity with you (the activity will be done twice). build They can choose to a tower with Legos or blocks, draw a picture, create a play dough structure, or tell a story. 4. B ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE give them positive comments during the activity, Repeat the but this time give them only negative feedback during the activity.
S E … o s DO W T ? I O L H E FE finished After you have both activities, have your friend or family member share how your comments made them feel. kind Share a time when or mean comments have changed the way you did something. 4. B ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE
THE ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE HOWEVER, MEAN OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK CAN MAKE US DOUBT OURSELVES. IT CAN MAKE US NERVOUS & KEEP US FROM DOING OUR BEST WORK. 4. B ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE
4. B ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE
EXAMPLES OF PRAISE What is the difference between the following examples of praise? 1. Mary, you did a great job. 2. Mary, I like the way you picked all the toys off the floor. You are making sure the floor is clean and safe. Thank you. (see the next slide for the answer) 4. B ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE
ANSWER: The following questions will help you practice descriptive praise - use Lesson 2, Printable 2 with this activity. 4. B ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE
PRACTICE 1 Which Praise Statement is best? Why? 1. Jamal you did a great job with your picture. 2. Jamal, I love the way you used so many colors when you colored your picture. 4. B ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE
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PRACTICE 2 The following is a good praise statement— True or False? 1. Tonya, I like how you helped your little brother go down the slide. You were so helpful and you made sure he was safe. 4. B ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE
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PRACTICE ON YOUR OWN Now, let’s try some on your own. Create a praise statement for each of the following situations: 1. Jesse fed the dog 2. Samantha listened when you told her to put on her pajamas 3. Minnie washed the dishes 4. Cindy cleaned up her dolls 4. B ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE
4. B REFERENCES How to Praise Kids + www. pbs. org/wholechild/providers/glad. html Have questions? Look for more info on these websites. Developing Self-Esteem in Young Children + fatherhood. about. com/od/effectivediscipline/ht/effectivepr aise. htm Effectively Praise Your Child 4. B ART OF POSITIVE PRAISE
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