You can write motivational quotes, inspirational messages related to something they are learning, or praise designed for individual students. Better yet, you get to personalize the message for individual students if you choose. What can possibly be more effortless than jotting a message on a sticky note and placing it in the path of your students? Truthfully, I can’t think of anything easier. I’m not sure if I even fully comprehend the potential impact of sticky notes on students! It’s SO simple and SO easy, it almost defies logic. How might it be possible to surprise a struggling student with a positive affirmation or message? How can teachers “plant” messages in their classrooms that don’t become part of the unnoticed background? Bulletin boards are nice for posters with positive messages and student papers are the perfect places to jot down some praise, but what about those times when you might have a chance to positively impact a student at the most unexpected time? Positive comments, affirmations, quotes, and messages on STICKY NOTES! Using this premise, I decided to come up with a way that students might “run into” messages or positive comments at unpredictable times. Sometimes that message is just the thing you needed in order to turn the day around. For me, it happens when I’m feeling exhausted and ready to throw in the towel for the day (or even the week). It is so timely that you even think to yourself, ‘ THIS IS A SIGN!‘ It usually happens when you’re not looking for it. You happen to read an uplifting comment, message, or quote that resonates so deeply, you wonder if the universe placed it there just for you. You’re having a terrible day and trying to crawl out of the hole you find yourself in and then… something stops you in your tracks. Delivering positive comments for students in a new way: When used appropriately, though, positive messages can be a goldmine for students.
When praise is predictable and overused, it loses meaning and can fall on deaf ears. Research also shows us that some well-intentioned praise can have a negative impact on the behavior of students. The strategic and/or systematic use of positive praise is a huge component in most classroom management programs as well (especially by seasoned teachers). It’s a basic tenet of any teacher’s arsenal of tricks. Praising student effort, achievement, and motivation is nothing new. Why are positive comments and praise important? Given the predictable nature of praise, it may behoove us to mix things up a bit! First, let’s chat about why positive comments are important in the first place. End of year awards and certificates usually include positive comments or affirmations as well. Verbal praise usually follows good behavior or a correct answer to a question. Written comments come on report cards and completed work. Generally speaking, students can predict when to expect each type of praise. Delivery methods for positive messages usually come by way of spoken comments, written notes, and certificates or awards. Teachers and parents have worked diligently to analyze the effectiveness of using different types of praise.
It’s surely not BREAKING NEWS that students can benefit in ways, big and small, to positive messages. Thanks so much for stopping by.Are you looking to influence your students’ self-esteems by using positive messages or affirmations? This unique approach to delivering positive messages for students will inspire and awe them (and you)! I’d love to hear if you use them, so be sure to leave me a comment. I hope you enjoy my Sticky Note Thank You Tags that I’ve shared today, and I hope your teachers do as well.
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DOWNLOAD Click HERE to print out my Primary Tags. So what do you think? Are your teachers in need of a little Thank You gift? If you’d like to use my Sticky Note Thank you Tags, just click the link below to print the out. I fit 6 tags onto each sheet, and they fit perfectly onto a package of 3″X3″ sticky notes. I printed my tags onto normal paper and then stuck them on with tape. To put your gift together, download my Sticky Note Thank You Tags (link below) and cut each one out. Just pick up a few packs and print out my tags (below) for a quick gift. Since it’s back-to-school time, you should be able to find some on sale. I picked up a few…for myself…then thought they would also be great as gifts for Primary. While I was at Target the other day I saw some great packs of sticky notes in the $1 zone. It’s always nice to receive a delicious treat, but sometimes a gift that can be used is nice as well. We need to remind our Primary teachers just how much we appreciate all they do, and what better way than a cute little gift. Today I am sharing some cute Sticky Note Thank You Tags that are functional and perfect for back-to-school. It’s always nice to say “Thank You” especially to those wonderful Primary Teachers.
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