Grade 4 · SEL · Lesson 29

Encouraging Others

Encouragement is the act of giving someone confidence and support to help them keep going. It can lift a person\'s spirits when they are struggling and celebrate their success when they achieve something. Genuine encouragement is specific, sincere, and focused on the person\'s effort or qualities.

What this lesson teaches

1Explain why encouragement matters for motivation and confidence
2Identify different types of encouragement — words, actions, and presence
3Distinguish between genuine encouragement and empty praise
4Write an encouraging message for a specific situation

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