This week we’ve been thinking about the power of compliments. Compliments are wonderful to receive and lovely to give. We thought about how “I like your hair” might not be as meaningful to someone as “I admire how creative you are.”
Fortunately, Year 4 had lots of compliments to share with each other. Here are some of the most popular words used:
We also thought about how we might react when someone compliments us. We talked about how we might feel embarrassed but how we also might respond by saying thank you, smiling or giving a compliment back.
These are the words we thought of when we thought about how we might feel when someone gives us a compliment:
Help at home: A well-placed compliment can make someone feel valued, seen and appreciated. For children and adults alike, receiving genuine praise can boost self-esteem and strengthen emotional well-being. You could play a compliments game at home, taking it in turns to compliment someone in your family. Challenge your child to explain what makes a compliment a meaningful one.