Yesterday, I started thinking about how as a teachers, we are often encouraged (maybe even brainwashed) into endlessly looking for ways to make children's work better. Sometimes, many times, we need to tell children that their work, whatever it is, is brilliant just the way it is. It was time to write a positive poem for kids to remind children and adults, you are enough!
This can also apply to the process of being observed as a teacher by fellow professionals. I remember on one observation, teaching a great lesson and the first thing the member of the Senior Leadership Team couldn't wait to feedback to me was: "Do you realise, your introduction was 3 minutes over? " Yes really!
So I was inspired to write a positive poem for kids about just telling someone they're good. No ifs, no buts.
And the next time someone does well and is really good, just bloody tell them!
When Someone is Good … (a positive poem for kids)
When someone is good
Just tell them they’re good
No woulds, no coulds
No maybe-you-shoulds
No ifs, no buts
No why-didn’t-you-puts
No thats, no this
No stars and a wish
No mmms, no sniffs
No much-better-ifs
When someone is good
just tell them they’re good
With whoas, with wows
With show-us-all-hows
With smiles, with cheers
With I love your ideas!
Mark Bird
If you enjoyed my positive poem for kids or used it in class, add comments below. A positive poem for kids has the power to change the world!
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