Specific Descriptive Praise

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Resource Description:

In this video, a teacher is seen sitting with a child that is working on a puzzle. Notice how the teacher repeatedly encourages the child to keep going by giving her descriptive praise like “that was a good one…you put the ladybug inside really well,” and “yay you did it you made it fit.”

Resource Video:



Age Group: Pre-K

Resource Category: Exemplar


Credential Level: Level 1
Competency Area: Responsive Interactions and Guidance