Encouragement vs Praise
Encouragement and praise are two very different ways to communicate with someone. Encouragement is when you provide statements or points that are specific. Phrases such as “you really worked hard” or “look at all the green you used in your painting” or “I bet you are proud that, you finished that whole puzzle by yourself”. Children who are ‘encouraged’ tend to develop a stronger self-motivation and pride in their work because the encouragement focuses on what they are doing well, not what the adult thinks about their work.
