🌸 Words That Bloom 🌸
Language Reframe Quick-Reference Card
Keep this card handy during reading time for instant phrase swaps!
| Instead of saying… ❌ | Try saying… ✅ |
|---|---|
| “You should know this by now.” | “You’re still figuring it out — that’s how learning works.” |
| “We’ve done this a hundred times.” | “This is a tricky one! Let’s try it a new way together.” |
| “Stop guessing!” | “Let’s slow down and look for clues in the word.” |
| “You’re not paying attention.” | “It looks like your brain needs a quick break — let’s wiggle.” |
| “That was wrong.” | “Good try — you found part of it! Let’s look at the next sound.” |
| “Why can’t you remember this?” | “Hmm, what clue could help us with this word?” |
| “You’re not trying hard enough.” | “I can see you’re working hard. What feels tricky right now?” |
| “Just sound it out!” | “Let’s look at each sound together. What’s the first one?” |
💡 The Golden Rule: Swap “Why” questions for “What” or “How” questions!
- Instead of: “Why did you say that?” → Try: “What clue could we use here?”
- Instead of: “Why aren’t you paying attention?” → Try: “What would help you focus right now?”
✨ Process Praise Starters:
- “I saw you…”
- “I loved how you…”
- “You used a great strategy when you…”
- “I noticed you stuck with it even when…”