Be Encouraging to Others

Being encouraging means supporting others with kind words and actions. When someone is sad, I tell them they are strong. When someone is happy, I celebrate with them. I like to say, “You can do it!” to give them hope. Encouraging others helps them feel confident. It shows them that they are not alone. I also try to listen carefully when they share their feelings. Sometimes, just listening is the best way to encourage. Being encouraging makes the world a better place. I feel happy when I help others feel better. Encouragement is a small act with a big impact.

Key Vocabulary

To help you recall the words faster, draw a picture, create a sentence, or a story for each word.

  1. Encourage – To give someone support or hope.

  2. Kind – Caring and helpful.

  3. Confident – Feeling sure about oneself.

  4. Support – To help or stand by someone.

  5. Impact – A strong effect or result.

Individual Sentences

  1. Being encouraging means supporting others with kind words and actions.

  2. When someone is sad, I tell them they are strong.

  3. When someone is happy, I celebrate with them.

  4. I like to say, “You can do it!” to give them hope.

  5. Encouraging others helps them feel confident.

  6. It shows them that they are not alone.

  7. I also try to listen carefully when they share their feelings.

  8. Sometimes, just listening is the best way to encourage.

  9. Being encouraging makes the world a better place.

  10. I feel happy when I help others feel better.

  11. Encouragement is a small act with a big impact.

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "How do you encourage others?"

  1. Casual: "Hey, how do you help someone feel better?"

  2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what do you say to encourage others?"

  3. Formal: "May I ask how you encourage others?"

  4. Business: "Could you explain how you provide encouragement to those around you?"

  5. Writing: "Please describe how you encourage others and why it is important."

Natural Dialogue

Me: How do you encourage your friends?
Friend: I tell them kind words like, “You can do it!”
Me: What do you do when they feel sad?
Friend: I tell them they are strong and listen to their feelings.
Me: Why do you think encouragement is important?