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Learn more about Positive Teacher Language

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Learn more about Positive Teacher Language

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Families First Weeks of School

One of the most important predictors for students' success in school, according to the nonprofit organization The Global Family Research Project, is family engagement (Weiss, Lopez, and Caspe 2018). So, ...

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"Language is one of the most powerful tools available to teachers. It permeates every aspect of teaching and learning. We cannot engage children in learning, welcome a child into the room, or handle a classroom conflict without using words. Children cannot do a science observation or reading assignment or learn a classroom routine without listening to and interpreting their teacher's words.

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Hi Teachers,

We’ve been building our Positive Teacher Language toolkit together, and now it’s time to share the magic phrases that have worked in your own classrooms! ✨

What to do:
Post a Positive Teacher Language sentence that you’ve used and found effective. It could be from:

Reinforcing (“I noticed you…”)

Reminding (“Remember to…”)

Redirecting (“Show me how we…”)

Envisioning (“Imagine if…”)

Calm & Connect (“I hear you saying…”)

Questioning (“What strategy helped you most?”)

Example:
“I noticed how you helped your friend without being asked. That showed real kindness.”

Every contribution helps build a stronger, shared bank of language we can all draw from.

Let’s inspire one another with words that lift, guide, and connect! 💜

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Deskmat - Something to accompany you to class and to remind you to always sprinkle a little positivity.

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Deskmat - Something to accompany you to class and to remind you to always sprinkle a little positivity.

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Teacher Language - Reinforcing Language Excerpts

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Positive Teacher Language Sentence Bank  (Printable)

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Positive Teacher Language Sentence Bank  (Printable)

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Have a tricky situation? Post your question and we’ll suggest Positive Teacher Language you could try.

⭐ Sample Q&A to start off:

Q: My P2 class keeps shouting answers without raising their hands. What’s a positive way to handle this?

A: Let’s give everyone a chance by raising hands. That shows fairness and respect.

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Post little wins from your classroom! ✨

It can be as simple as:

A phrase you used that worked

A positive student reaction

A class moment that made you smile

No photos needed, no long stories — just quick celebrations that show the power of Positive Teacher Language. 🧡

Examples:

1. “My P3s lined up calmly today after I said, ‘Show me safe walking.’

2. “I noticed one student helping a friend with spelling without being asked — and the whole class started clapping. ”

3. “Tried ‘Voices off so everyone can hear’ — and wow, instant silence. ”

4. “During Big Book Reading, I said, ‘Let’s all face the story so we can enjoy it together,’ and everyone turned straight away.”

5. “A student who usually gives up smiled when I told him, ‘This is hard, but I know you can try again.’ ”

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PowerPoint slides from Master Teacher sharing

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Positive Teacher Language Stories for the Classroom

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Positive Teacher Language Stories for the Classroom

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Words shape how children see themselves and others. These stories show the power of noticing, encouraging, and speaking with kindness.

🎯 Purpose

This booklist helps teachers:

Model Positive Teacher Language through story characters.

Spark class discussions on how words can build up or tear down.

Give students concrete examples of encouragement, respect, and care.

Strengthen the link between language, values, and behaviour in everyday classroom life.

🌟 Stories About Kind Words & Encouragement

Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud
(Classic about how kind words fill invisible buckets of happiness.)

Words and Your Heart by Kate Jane Neal
(Gentle, powerful reminder that words can shape feelings.)

Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson
(Shows the lasting impact of kindness—or its absence.)

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
(Encouraging words help children find courage to share their stories.)

🌈 Stories About Noticing & Naming Effort

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
(A teacher’s simple encouragement sparks creativity and confidence.)

Ish by Peter H. Reynolds
(Celebrates effort and expression over perfection.)

Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae
(Encouraging words help Gerald find his own way to dance.)

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
(A father’s calm and positive language helps Jabari overcome fear.)

💜 Stories About Calming & Connecting

A Little Spot of Anger / A Little Spot of Anxiety by Diane Alber
(Validating feelings, offering calm strategies in kid-friendly ways.)

When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry… by Molly Bang
(Shows how calm words and actions can help with big feelings.)

Listening with My Heart by Gabi Garcia
(About self-compassion and the power of gentle, affirming words.)

🌟 Stories About Envisioning & Growth

What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada
(Transforms challenges into opportunities, filled with growth language.)

What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada
(Affirms imagination and nurtures confidence.)

The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do by Ashley Spires
(Models perseverance and reframing setbacks positively.)

The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
(Celebrates trying, failing, and encouragement to keep going.)