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Positive Teacher Language

Watch and listen to real teachers using positive teacher language in their own classrooms!


Kindergarten teacher Suzi Sluyter uses descriptive language to support students' learning as they paint.

And here, fifth grade teacher Rhonda Eckenroth uses all sorts of positive teacher language strategies as she guides a book discussion.

File 545Our entire video library is on the Responsive Classroom YouTube channel. Go there now to see more videos, including more examples of positive teacher language, Morning Meeting in action, and demonstrations of energizers.

To learn more about positive teacher language:
 

File 1082The Power of Our Words: Teacher Language That Helps Children Learn
This warm and thought-provoking book shows how you can use words, tone, and pacing to build a classroom where students feel safe, respected, appreciated, and excited about learning.
 

File 369Teacher Language in a Responsive Classroom DVD
Watch nine teachers, grades K–4, use positive teacher language in their own classrooms.
 

File 1205Teacher Language Professional Development Kit
Multimedia kit containing everything needed to conduct eight highly effective, school-based study sessions using The Power of Our Words as the core text.