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

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 seconds What the ABCD framework is and how to use it in any situation Practical examples for each letter: Acknowledge, Boundary, Choice, and Descriptive Praise How to swap common reactive phrases with ones that foster trust and cooperation Quick phrases to add to your teacher toolkit this week Let’s Connect: 🔗 Website: www.bewelltolearn.com 📱 Instagram: @bewelltolearn 🌟 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegenco