Teaching in a positive way
Listen to yourself,
When teaching are you using positive language? Did you know that children will learn faster and retain more of what you are teaching them in a positive learning environment. Listening to yourself when you interact with children and the people around you will give you a fair idea of how positive your use of language is.
How to create a positive learning space
When praising a child for doing something right ensure you use descriptive language. Let them know what they are doing well
"I love your long leg kick Julia"
Use a language that lets the child/ren know what you want to see
"When we do our kicking I would like to see long floppy legs"
Using positive language when speaking has an effect on the way we act and feel. Positive vibes create a happy feeling, a happy feeling will release happy hormones into the brain. A happy brain is ready to take in and retain information.
