March 28, 2022
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Behavior-Specific Praise

Going Past “Good Job”

Praise is a simple, yet powerful tool. Behavior-Specific Praise is a form of reinforcement describing desired Behavior that is Specific to the child, through a positive Praise statement.

So what is BSP?

It is a positive praise statement describing a specific behavior. It’s a way to provide positive attention to appropriate behaviors. BSP is a non-intrusive way to reinforce desirable behaviors in various settings.

Why is it important?

Builds confidence in actions and accomplishments
Helps inform the child of behaviors are expected
Promotes more positive relationships

How to use it:

Examples:	Non-Examples:
Great job taking turns! Thank you for cleaning up when you heard the timer! I see that you’re sharing your toys with friends, great choice! Thank you for keeping your hands to yourself! Great job raising your hand before answering the question! I see that you are in line and waiting, great job practicing patience!	Great job! Thank you! Way to go! Excellent! Well done! Good work!

BSP Tips & Reminders:

Be descriptive and precise
Be sincere
Be clear about expected behaviors
Avoid comparison to peers
Use more frequently than reprimands (4:1 ratio of praise to corrective statements)

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