50 Ways to Praise a Child

source: National Association for Day Care Directors

Well done

Way to go

Great job

Beautiful work

Looking good

Harrah for you

Great discovery

Super work

Super job

Fantastic job

Exceptional performance

You are responsible

You made the right choice

What a good listener

You tried hard

You care

You’re a good friend

You’re important to me

I trust you

I respect you

That’s correct

That’s well done

I knew you could do it

You did it right

Good for you

You’re special to me

Beautiful sharing

You figured it out

Outstanding work

I like you

You did a good thing

You are fun to be with

You mean a lot to me

I am your friend

You’re wonderful

A+ job

You’re a special person

Nothing can stop you now

Dynamite work

You tried hard

Terrific work

Beautifully done

You’re unique

I’m proud of you

Remarkable work

You have a marvelous imagination

You have a terrific sense of humor

You make me laugh

You’re my good friend

I love you