Checking Homework

‐ PNP Method

PNP stands for “Positive

‐Negative‐Positive”.

Whenever a youngster brings any piece of

school work to you, the first thing out of

your mouth must be something positive—

some type of praise. You might for instance,

simply praise the child for remembering to

show you her work. After saying something

nice about the child’s effort, you may then

make a negative comment, if it’s absolutely

necessary. Finally, you conclude your

insightful remarks with something positive again.

This type of response will help bring her back again and again. Kids will never want

to bring you anything if you follow your natural human inclinations and shoot

from the hip with criticism.