Katarina has been feeling really bad about her handwriting, so I decided that today I would only say positive things as I watched her do a handwriting page. No matter how the letter looked, I would find something positive I could say about it. I was concerned that she wouldn't progress as well without me giving her correction, but felt that it was more important at this point to bolster her self-confidence.
But the amazing thing was that she progressed as much as, if not more than, when I gave her corrections. She noticed the flaws in her own letters. She commented on what was wrong and then worked to fix it on her next try. All I did--all I had to do--was encourage her and reinforce all the good she was doing.
I know that corrections are necessary and important in life, but I can't help but wonder: How often do I correct my children when all I really need to do is encourage them?
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