I wonder… How can Positive Noticing change our school community?

Beth wyt ti’n meddwl?

 

LO:  Identify positive things about themselves and recognises personal characteristics and qualities of others. 

 What do we learn about kindness and encouragement through Positive Noticing?

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How do you feel when someone says something kind to you?

• “I felt happy when someone noticed me because…”
• “Kindness means… and I saw it when…”
• “When I say something nice to someone, they…”
• “Positive Noticing helps us because…”

What makes a compliment meaningful?

• “I’ve learnt that encouragement can make someone feel…”
• “One way I can show kindness is by…”
• “When we notice others doing good things, it helps our class because…”
• “Positive Noticing is important because it…”

How can we make sure our noticing is specific and sincere?

• “Positive Noticing teaches us that kindness is powerful because…”
• “Encouragement can change someone’s day by…”
• “I’ve realised that when we focus on the good in others, we…”
• “Noticing others helps build a stronger community because…”

 

What does Positive Noticing look like in our classroom and School?

  What kind of things have you seen someone do today?

• I saw someone being kind when they…
• In our classroom, we show kindness by…
• Positive Noticing means saying nice things like…
• I feel happy when someone notices me because…

How can we spot positive behaviour even when it’s quiet or small?

• Positive Noticing in our school looks like…
• I noticed someone showing respect when they…
• We can make our school a kinder place by…
• One way I can show Positive Noticing is…

 

How can we encourage others to notice and celebrate kindness?

• Positive Noticing helps our school community by…
• I can be a role model by…
• When I notice someone doing something positive, I…
• Positive behaviour in our school includes…

 

 

 

How can we share Positive Noticing with our families and friends?

Who would you like to give a kind message to at home?

• I can share Positive Noticing at home by…
• My family might feel happy when I say…
• I noticed my friend/family member doing something kind when…

 

Draw a picture of someone at home doing something kind.

Write 2–3 sentences underneath using the sentence starters.

What kind of noticing would make your family feel proud?

• One way I can spread Positive Noticing outside school is…
• When I notice someone doing something helpful, I could…
• Sharing kind words with my family helps because…

Write a short paragraph explaining how you could start a Positive Noticing chain at home.
Include who you would notice, what you’d say, and how it might make them feel.

How can we help our families join in with Positive Noticing?

 

• Positive Noticing can strengthen relationships because…
• I could encourage my family to join in by…
• A small act of kindness I noticed at home was…

Write a reflective story about how Positive Noticing could change the atmosphere at home or in your community.
Include real or imagined examples and explain the impact. Remeber to include adjectives and positive affirmations.  

 

 

Create a Positive Noticing Toolkit!

See examples below for inspiration. Make yours unique, colourful and meaningful. 

 

 

If everyone in school noticed something positive…

 

There are 180 pupils and 20 staff members in our school. If each person notices 3 positive behaviours in one day:

How many positive notices are shared in total?

 

 If 15 people forget to share their 3 notices, how many are shared now?

 

If each notice takes 30 seconds to give, how many minutes are spent noticing in total?

 

 

Rydyn ni’n sylwi ar y pethau da!

We’re noticing the good things!

 

• “Rwy’n sylwi bod ti’n…” (I notice that you…)
• “Diolch am helpu fi gyda…” (Thank you for helping me with…)
• “Roedd e’n garedig pan wnest ti…” (It was kind when you…)

• “Rwy’n gwerthfawrogi pan wnest ti…” (I appreciate when you…)
• “Sylwais i dy fod ti’n…” (I noticed that you…)
• “Mae’n gwneud gwahaniaeth pan wyt ti’n…” (It makes a difference when you…)

• “Rwy’n sylwi ar dy ymdrech pan wnest ti…” (I noticed your effort when you…)
• “Mae dy ymddygiad yn dangos…” (Your behaviour shows…)
• “Pan wnest ti hynny, roedd e’n dangos…” (When you did that, it showed…)

 

 

Use the phrases or words below to help you finish your sentence 

 

Useful Welsh Words & Phrases to Finish Sentence Starters

Positive Actions

• helpu fi gyda fy ngwaith – helped me with my work
• rhannu ei bethau – shared their things
• bod yn ffrind da – being a good friend
• codi fy hwyliau – cheered me up
• gwrando arnaf i – listened to me
• dangos parch – showed respect
• bod yn garedig – was kind
• gwneud ymdrech – made an effort
• gweithio’n galed – worked hard
• annog eraill – encouraged others

Positive Qualities

• caredig – kind
• ystyriol – thoughtful
• cyfeillgar – friendly
• gweithgar – hardworking
• dewr – brave
• parod i helpu – willing to help
• gwrtais – polite
• cyfrifol – responsible

Feelings & Reactions

• wnes i deimlo’n hapus – I felt happy
• roedd e’n braf – it was nice
• roedd e’n gwneud i fi deimlo’n arbennig – it made me feel special
• roedd e’n dangos gofal – it showed care
• roedd e’n gwneud gwahaniaeth – it made a difference

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These can be used to complete sentence starters like:

• “Rwy’n sylwi bod ti’n gweithio’n galed.”
• “Diolch am helpu fi gyda fy ngwaith Mathemateg.”
• “Roedd e’n garedig pan wnest ti rannu dy deganau.”

 

 

Analyse

• Look at pictures or examples of kind behaviour.
• What do you see happening?
• Why is it kind?

• Read or watch a short story/video about kindness.
• What actions were noticed?
• How did they affect others?

• Reflect on a time you saw or experienced Positive Noticing.
• What was said or done?
• What impact did it have on the person or group?

 

Create

• Draw a poster showing someone being kind and being noticed for it.
• Add a speech bubble with a compliment.

• Write a short script or comic strip showing a Positive Noticing moment.
• Include dialogue and reactions.

• Design a “Positive Noticing Plan” for your class or school.
• Include tools (e.g., jars, wristbands), roles, and how it will be used.

 

Evaluate

• How does it feel when someone notices something good about you?
• Why is it important?

• What might happen if we didn’t notice kind behaviour?
• How could Positive Noticing help solve problems?

• How effective is Positive Noticing in changing behaviour and building relationships?
• What could be improved in your plan or toolkit?