50 Opportunities to say “ You're Terrific ”

  •  entering the classroom

•  arriving to class on time

•  cooperating while teacher takes attendance

•  returning permission slips and school forms on time

•  transitioning into an activity

•  following directions

•  saying “please” and “thank you”

•  Listening attentively

•  helping a classmate

•  bringing necessary materials to class

•  handing in homework

•  being a polite audience at an assembly

•  beginning work right away

•  asking questions when unsure

•  good behavior during a test

•  participating in a class discussion

Home

•  walking appropriately in the halls

•  working cooperatively with a partner

•  a performance in a play or presentation

•  cleaning up

•  good effort on an assignment

•  assisting a new student

•  sharing school experiences with parents

•  making up missed assignments

•  making a new friend

•  good effort on a long term project

•  sharing

•  being sensitive to others' feelings

•  learning a new skill

•  appropriate use of school property

•  returning borrowed books and materials

•  showing enthusiasm

Home

•  being responsible for a classroom job

•  offering help without being asked

•  not wasting paper and supplies

•  staying on task

•  telling the truth

•  accepting a new challenge

•  behaving when a guest is in the room

•  reading at home

•  participating in school functions

•  demonstrating a positive attitude

•  giving one's best effort

•  participating in a community improvement project

•  participating in a group activity

•  remaining during a problem situation

•  showing creativity

•  keeping busy when work is finished

•  taking turns

•  working cooperatively with an aide or volunteer