Every day is an opportunity to grow and improve in new ways. Failure and success are both achievements for children, as they are part of their learning and growth.
That’s why praising and encouraging children to show how proud you are of their achievements is crucial at any age.
In this post, we will share quotes curated to inspire the children by acknowledging their small achievements, taking failure as a learning opportunity, and showing support for where they have reached today.
Proud of children’s achievement quotes
Words have a profound effect on all people, especially on children. Words of support and appreciation can help children reach goals and develop a sense of self-worth.
1. There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you, it is going to be a butterfly. – Buckeminster Fuller
2. Big dreamers always win. –Unknown
3. If you get tired, learn to rest not to quit. – Banksy
4. “You will be, what you want to be.”- unknown
5. If you can dream it, you can achieve it. – Zig Ziglar
6. Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. – Theodore Roosevelt
7. You always pass failure on the way to success. – Mickey Rooney
8. It is not easy to be where you are. You have come a long way and we are proud of you.- Unknown
9. You have to be unique and different and shine in your own way. – Lady Gaga
10. You believed, you could and you did it- Unknown
11. All our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them. – Walt Disney
12. Always work hard, be honest, and be proud of who you are. – Patricia Velasquez
13. You are braver than you believe and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. – Christopher. Robin
14. Success is a process for all of us, and as long as you are making consistent progress towards your goals – sincerely giving your best effort more often than not – then you are already successful and deserve to feel proud of yourself. – Hal Elrod
15. Be proud of your scars. They have everything to do with your strength, and what you’ve endured. They’re a treasure map to the deep self. – Clarissa Pinkola Estes
16. Nothing is ever wrong. We learn from every step we take. Whatever you did today was the way it was meant to be. Be proud of yourself. – Oprah Winfrey
17. There is a past version of you, that is so proud of how far you have come. – Brian Weiner.
18. Anything is possible, Anything can be. – Shel Silverstein
19. Take pride in what you do, because the World is enough to make you feel guilty for things you have not done! – Somya Kedia
20. Your best champion and cheerleader is yourself. Always be proud of your accomplishments, big or small. – Ayanna Howard
21. Be proud of yourself when you keep going. – Lindsey Vonn
22. Don’t read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never grow from it. – Jim Rohn
23. Winning doesn’t always mean being first, Winning means you’re better than you’ve done before. – Bonnie Blair
Other methods to encourage little ones on their achievement.
There are various ways to praise, encourage, and reward a small achievement.
First, by expressing it. By letting them know how proud you are of them, in words, for achieving their goals, Praise helps boost self-confidence in children. Descriptive praise is one way to tell them how they are doing and what they are doing. Support them by giving them high-five, hugs, or a smile. Children see facial cues as much as your words.
Second, encourage their efforts, even though they are trying hard to achieve them. Praises are not only for their achievements but also for their efforts. This way, parents or elders can show optimism towards a task and allow them to challenge it.
Third, rewards, such as gifts and treats for their achievement and effort, give them a boost to do it again and not lose hope. This way, we reward the praise and efforts of children.
Fourth, offer feedback on your child’s work. It is an important part of their learning process. Descriptive and evaluative feedback can be used to encourage them while giving insight into areas of improvement.
When it is given and received right after a task is completed, praise is most effective. It’s crucial to keep your displays of delight in perspective. Kids naturally understand the relative importance of different aspects of their lives. By letting them know that we are proud of their successes and that they should be too, bragging can be beneficial for them. It boosts their confidence when they have worked hard or learned about obstacles.
Conclusion
When we reward and praise children for their efforts, it encourages their growth and development. Though it is important to understand when and where to reward and praise children so they stay motivated in life and become confident in the future, Children develop a sense of self-worth and pride through a compliment, a gesture, a facial expression, a straightforward embrace, or even a high-five. What is important is to acknowledge them from all walks of life.
I am Shweta Sharma. I am a final year Masters student of Clinical Psychology and have been working closely in the field of psycho-education and child development. I have served in various organisations and NGOs with the purpose of helping children with disabilities learn and adapt better to both, academic and social challenges. I am keen on writing about learning difficulties, the science behind them and potential strategies to deal with them. My areas of expertise include putting forward the cognitive and behavioural aspects of disabilities for better awareness, as well as efficient intervention. Follow me on LinkedIn