Silent Praise

Miranda Aaycock, a first grade teacher at Rose Hill Magnolia Elementary in Rose Hill, North Carolina

I encourage positive praise without a lot of noise. When someone does something great, we do 'The Aaycock Seal of Approval'. Everyone puts their hands together and claps silently three times, holding their thumbs up after each clap, and quietly says 'Great Job'. Children, parents and fellow teachers love this wonderful way of praising children without a lot of noise.