Nicole – Sierra Expeditionary Learning School https://truckeecharterschool.org Exploring | Learning | Serving Thu, 07 Apr 2016 21:47:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://truckeecharterschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-sels-web-icon-32x32.png Nicole – Sierra Expeditionary Learning School https://truckeecharterschool.org 32 32 Encouragement https://truckeecharterschool.org/2016/04/07/encouragement/ Thu, 07 Apr 2016 21:23:59 +0000 https://truckeecharterschool.org/?p=47472 Some notes about Encouragement.

 

Praise vs. Encouragement 

Encouragement fosters Growth Mindset. Praise fosters Fixed Mindset.

 

Following up there are 3 types of encouragement:

  1. Descriptive Encouragement: 

“I notice…”

This is not necessarily positive or negative, but helps students know that you see them and how they are doing.

 

  1. Appreciative Encouragement: 

“I appreciate it when you…..”  “Thank you for…..”

Examples:

  • I appreciate your help
  • Thank you for helping your friend with his Math
  • I appreciate how much work you’ve put into this

 

  1. Empowering Encouragement (this is the hardest)

“I trust you to….”  “I have faith….”

Examples:

  • I trust you to figure this one out
  • I have faith that you’ll be able to solve this

 

An example for older students who might need “evidence” so your statements feel authentic:

  • I saw how persistent you can be when you are shooting hoops.  It will only take half of that kind of persistence for you to be able to get this done.  I know you can do it.

 

Below you will find some easy to use examples of encouraging statements. See if you can pull a few out that resonate with you and use them 3-5 times a day this week. Notice how your student responds: 

  • Look what you accomplished!  You could feel proud about that.
  • Look how much you’ve learned since 2 months ago.
  • Can you tell me about your project?
  • I can tell you worked hard on t his.
  • I care about you.
  • Thanks for your cooperation.  It helped me out.
  • Thank you for your help.  It made my day easier.
  • Are you noticing how much you’ve helped your team?
  • You figured it out.
  • It took courage to stand up for yourself like that.
  • What was most important to you about what you learned?
  • Have you noticed?  You reached your goal.
  • I have faith in you.
  • Look how far you’ve come.
  • You really stuck it out and you accomplished what you wanted.
  • You can decide that for yourself. I trust you to make the decision that is right for you.
  • I trust your judgment. Go for it!

 

 

]]> Kathy Whitlow https://truckeecharterschool.org/2016/02/01/kathy-whitlow/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:26:20 +0000 https://truckeecharterschool.org/?p=46949 I am so grateful for the amazing staff; they are the most amazing guides. It is an inspiration to watch them help our children learn and grow into thoughtful, independent, productive human beings

]]> The Thompson Family https://truckeecharterschool.org/2016/02/01/the-thompson-family/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:25:49 +0000 https://truckeecharterschool.org/?p=46947 I truly appreciate all the staff, students, parents and families at SELS. It is these people that make SELS so wonderful.
This has become a new ‘family” for us!

]]> Cindy Burson https://truckeecharterschool.org/2016/02/01/cindy-burson/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:25:23 +0000 https://truckeecharterschool.org/?p=46945 I am so thankful that my 5th grade daughter is a member and student of this beautiful community and school. She is receiving a fantastic education with hands on learning, caring, understanding, creative, out of the box thinking and intuitive teachers. She feels included, important, confident and is growing tons in her knowledge and place in this wonderful community. Thank you SELS for being an amazing part of my daughter’s education and Life!

]]> Melissa Williams and Aaron Breitbard https://truckeecharterschool.org/2016/02/01/melissa-williams-and-aaron-breitbard/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:24:59 +0000 https://truckeecharterschool.org/?p=46943 We are thankful for many wonderful ideals and principles at SELS, but what really brings those into reality is the caring, hard-working teachers and staff. We wouldn’t have thought that someone else would care as much about the whole education of our daughter as much as we do, but there is a whole team of such people at SELS.

]]> Jim Burson https://truckeecharterschool.org/2016/02/01/jim-burson/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:24:30 +0000 https://truckeecharterschool.org/?p=46941 I am very grateful to the SELS staff for offering my 5th grader their hearts, as well as their knowledge. Better yet, they make learning fun and adventurous! My youngster is THRIVING at your wonderful school!!

]]> Elkie Silver https://truckeecharterschool.org/2016/02/01/elkie-silver/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:24:05 +0000 https://truckeecharterschool.org/?p=46939 SELS is amazing in the way they teach topics hands on and allow the children to learn in practical settings. We couldn’t be happier seeing our son flourish so much! Thank you.

]]> Brooke Landis https://truckeecharterschool.org/2016/02/01/brooke-landis/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:23:35 +0000 https://truckeecharterschool.org/?p=46937 All the adults and students challenge each other to THINK!

]]> Parent of 6th Grader https://truckeecharterschool.org/2016/02/01/parent-of-6th-grader/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:23:06 +0000 https://truckeecharterschool.org/?p=46935 Our son is bubbling over with excitement for learning. This environment is gifting him with life long skills to succeed. We are so thankful for this school.

]]> Alison Schwedner https://truckeecharterschool.org/2016/02/01/alison-schwedner/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:22:38 +0000 https://truckeecharterschool.org/?p=46933 I appreciate all the teachers and staff and their responsiveness. I also appreciate all the work the staff are doing to help the kids figure out how to fill each other’s buckets!

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