10 Ways to Provide Feedback to a Child

All children have the potential to achieve greatness in whatever calling they have in life. As educators and parents, it’s our responsibility to empower them to develop critical thinking skills to manage their learning and unlock their potential.

Fox Valley Virtual School knows the importance of providing feedback to students – especially in a virtual school environment. 

For all children, feedback with words helps identify growth opportunities, boosts their confidence, encourages them to face challenging problems, and lets them know they’re supported when they struggle. One small phrase can have a significant impact. 

Here are 10 phrases to use with your child to help them reach their potential in classes and beyond. 

1. You are working really hard today. 

2. What is one thing you’d like me to explain more clearly?

3. This approach worked for you when solving that problem. So, how did you do it?

4. What is one thing you learned from your last assignment on this subject?

5. You’re on the right track now – keep it up. 

6. This strategy helped you answer that problem. Do you have another strategy that could help?

7. I noticed you made incredible improvements in this subject. What do you think helped?

8. You put effort into your work. This helped you accomplish a lot this week. 

9. What’s one thing you did well in school today?  

10. This really shows how hard you’ve been working. 

It can be helpful to try a few of these feedback statements over the next several weeks and note any change in academic outcomes, effort on homework, or confidence in taking on new challenges at home.