Praise won’t have meaning to your students if they don’t deserve it. Only offer praise when you notice them doing something that is beyond what is a common classroom expectation.

Example :

Cindy really struggles with speaking in front of crowds. When her teacher calls on her to speak she normally freezes up and refuses to read. Mark, one of her classmates, decides to stand with her the next time she is called and Cindy reads effortlessly as a result of his support. Mrs.Edwards openly praises Mark in front of the class and gives him a homework free pass for one of his assignments for the week

Positive Feedback and Praise