Lesson Plan

Praise Project Outline

Students will design and exchange peer-to-peer praise cards to recognize positive behaviors, practice positive reinforcement, and foster empathy and community in the classroom.

Building a culture of praise promotes social-emotional skills, peer recognition, and a supportive environment, reinforcing desired behaviors school‐wide.

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Prepare Resources

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Positive Reinforcement

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Inspirational Examples

10 minutes

Step 3

Design Praise Cards

20 minutes

Step 4

Praise Exchange Fair

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflect and Evaluate

5 minutes

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Inspirational Praise Samples

Key Elements of Effective Praise

Sample Praise – Specificity

Sample Praise – Personalization

Sample Praise – Positive Tone

Generic vs. Detailed Praise

Discussion Prompts

Next Steps: Design Your Own Praise Cards

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