Words that Work
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choice
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cooperative
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helpful
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kind
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honest
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listens
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problem solves
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understands
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cares
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joyful
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giving
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friendly
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loyal
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compassionate
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enthusiastic
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inspired
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purposeful
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communicative
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spirited
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humorous
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reserved
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quiet
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expressive
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loving
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gentle
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interested
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motivated
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curious
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balanced
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emotional
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sensitive
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agile
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positive
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good
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great
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excellent
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super
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exceptional
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grand
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patient
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understands
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conceptual
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clear
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sequential
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creative
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energetic
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cautious
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adventurous
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daring
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teamwork
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skills
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compassionate
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considerate
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skills
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attitude
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normalized
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healthy
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calm
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quiet
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content
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eager
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superior
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relaxed
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nurturing
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powerful
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fullness
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responsible
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initiative
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orderly
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worker
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amazing
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efficient
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trusting
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direct
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relevant
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appropriate
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wanting
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wise
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believes
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harmonious
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reflective
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natural
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wise
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mindful
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safe
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limitless
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freedom
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organized
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pure
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precious
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aware
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growth
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accepting
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open
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pristine
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fresh
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quality
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delight
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wonder
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diving
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cherish
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independent
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directed
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achiever
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genuine
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artistic
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approving
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explorer
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deserving
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readiness
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knowingness
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experimental
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confident
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obedient
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instinctive
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practices
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meaningful
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valuable
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open
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growth
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change
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beautiful
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cheery
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yes
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potential
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silent
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observes
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clarity
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incentive
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appreciative
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playful
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giver
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secure
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simple
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perform
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self-reliant
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experiences
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focused
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light
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thankful
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popular
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ultimate
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happy
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secure
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satisfied
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teacher
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goals
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engaged
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receptive
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goals
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talents
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valuable
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accepts
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innocent
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unique
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agreeable
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primitive
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strong
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improved
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​limited
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distracted
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destructive
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different
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uncertain
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difficult
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suppressed
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extreme
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afraid
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distressed
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oppositional
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challenging
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anxious
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weary
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excitable
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dangerous
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disappointed
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frustrated
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uncertain
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rare
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uneasy
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irritable
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emotional
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Peace
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Calm
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Purposeful
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kind
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honest
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positive
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understanding
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appropriate
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no thank you
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thank you
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please
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you’re welcome
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beautiful
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thankful
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best solution
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effective
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teamwork
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opportunity
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congratulations
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capable
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motivated
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accomplishments
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helpfu
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valuable
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pleasant
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responsible
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important
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thoughtful
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thankful
Cultivate
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Authenticity
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Self- Love
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Resiliency
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Gratitude
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Initiative and Intuition
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Creativity
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Play and Rest
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Calm and Still
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Purpose
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Laughter, Song and Dance
Phrases to Use
I’m excited to see…
Are you pleased with the results?
Use words!
I encourage you to…
Okay!
I see you are working on…
Be your best!
What did you learn?
No thank you!
I agree!
Walk away!
Is that working for you?
Keep going!
Practice PEACE!
Take your time!
Kindness!
Practice!
Love!
Work hard!
Be Yourself!
It’s OK to say how you feel!
Make a different choice!
I understand!
Think about it!
How will you change this?
Take care of yourself!
It’s a choice!
Take a break!
Please make a different choice.
Rest!
What do you think?
I understand!
Go for it!
Do you like it?
Share!
Is this your best?
Talk about it!
Tell me about it!
This is a privilege!
Thanks for sharing!
Have fun!
I see you took your time!
Laugh a lot!
Do you want to tell me about it?
Let it out!
Control your body!
Exercise your power!
Walk inside!
Breath!
Use a quiet voice!
Take time for yourself!
That's It!
I want to know what you think!
Care for the environment!
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​Make a plan!
Love yourself!
If you want help, let me know!
I see you are choosing!
Your choices are?
I see that makes you happy!
Are you proud of yourself?
No thank you!
Make a better choice!
Make another choice!
How does that make you feel?
Are you feeling peaceful now?
Would you like me to help you choose?
Would you like my help doing that?
Yes Please!
Thank you for listening!
I want you to be cooperative!
I want to be cooperative!
Thank you for carrying that job with care!
I see everyone sitting criss-cross & silent, thank you!
Show me that you want to!
Show me how you….!
You can breath, sit, listen or think!
Stop Now!
I see you are focused!
How can you bring peace to our classroom?
What does peace mean to you?
What can you do differently?
These are some choices!
Are you listening to your friend’s words?
Listening works!
Are you doing your best?
It’s so cool you get to do this or that.
Your job is to do…
Thank you for taking care of yourself &
your friend is taking care of himself.
Let’s talk about you.
I see you are focused on your job!
I noticed that you are using walking feet.
I see that you are sharing your work!
Way to go!
I see that you helped without being asked.
YOU did it!
It looks like an improvement!
You remembered!
Keep on working!
Do your best!
What do you like about your artwork?
I see you are interested in your surroundings…
You figured it out.
WOW!
Congratulations!
Way to change!
Good for you.
Way to use your hands kindly!
Awesome!
Let's work on that together?
I trust you are working to your potential!
I see you are reading quietly.
Wow, you thought of a solution to resolve that.
I appreciate what you!
You are showing care for yourself and others.
You must be proud of yourself when you accomplish your work.
It is OK, start over.
What have you learned from it?
I see it is hard for you and I see you are doing your best.
Take a deep breath, exhale.
I see that you are taking your time.
Thank you for being honest.
Tell me more.
You can do it!
How can I help?
Thank you!
Please!
Can you think of another way?
Together we make a Difference!!!
Peace WORKS!
Words are Powerful!!!
Use positive interjections;
Wow! Yeah! Aah! Yooohoo! Aww?
Hurrah! Hmm! Phew! Yippee! Yay!