A List of Simple Ways to Praise Kids
25 Ways to Say "Good Job"
- I am very proud of you!
- Good thinking!
- Congratulations!
- Excellent work!
- I'm impressed!
- Super!
- I like your way of thinking!
- Superb!
- Beautiful job!
- You've got the hang of it!
- What a great attempt!
- You are a star!
- I love it!
- This is awesome!
- Very imaginative!
- This is a perfect example!
- Well thought out!
- Way cool!
- Totally awesome!
- You stuck with it!
- You mastered it!
- Great try!
- Quick thinking!
- I really like that!
- Brilliant!
This list is by no means exhaustive, but is meant to give you some options beyond the standard, "Good job!" An important part in communicating praise, however, goes beyond the simple words. Always try to have direct eye contact with your kiddo while expressing these simple words of praise, for this is the connection to the heart. You will find that your child or student will take your words to heart when he is able to look into your eyes and see the espression of your honest validation.