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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Prep
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

Slide Deck
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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