Remember the Compliment: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey

Are you a teacher who sometimes forgets to compliment your students during writing conferences? Don't worry. You're not alone! But compliments are an essential part of building confident and competent young writers. In this episode, Stacey explores ways to make space for compliments during those limited conference times. Learn how to start your conference with research and build on a student's strengths. Discover sentence stems to help you give sincere and impactful compliments that will leave your students feeling inspired and confident. Plus, Stacey shares tips on making your compliments long enough to feel good. Let's make a student's day with a thoughtful compliment at every writing conference we hold!<br/><br/>Click here to read past TWTBlog posts about complimenting students in writing conferences.<br/><br/>THANKS TO OUR AFFILIATE, BRAINPOP! Use TWTPOD15 for 15% off your first BrainPOP Family or BrainPOP Homeschool payment.<br/><br/><br/>Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.<br/><br/>You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.com Email us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.<br/><br/>For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.