The ABCDs of Positive Language – What to Say & Why It Works for Navigating Difficult Classroom Scenarios

12/09/2025 21 min Temporada 5 Episodio 5

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Ever catch yourself saying, “Stop that!” or “How many times do I need to say…” and wish you could rewind and say it better? Kinder? Clearer? More effectively? This episode is for you. We’re outlining the ABCDs of Positive Language—my signature language framework that helps you use your words to lead with clarity, kindness, and calm. Learn how to acknowledge student emotions, set boundaries, offer choices, and use descriptive praise to build a more regulated classroom culture. Plus, I’ll share real-world examples and go-to phrases you can use right away.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why your language can regulate—or dysregulate—a student in secondsWhat the ABCD framework is and how to use it in any situationPractical examples for each letter: Acknowledge, Boundary, Choice, and Descriptive PraiseHow to swap common reactive phrases with ones that foster trust and cooperationQuick phrases to add to your teacher toolkit this weekLet’s Connect:🔗 Website: www.bewelltolearn.com📱 Instagram: @bewelltolearn🌟 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegenco